Dr. Sarah Hughes is a Clinical Psychologist, Author and the Founder and Practice Director of Think Clinical Psychologists. Sarah completed her clinical training at the University of Sydney and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in child and adolescent anxiety disorders. She specialises in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including complex and long-standing problems. Sarah has a particular interest in working with adults experiencing anxiety (including generalised anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, panic attacks, and specific phobias), depression, postnatal depression, and eating disorders. She is also experienced at working with adults with bipolar disorder. Sarah’s child and adolescent areas of expertise include eating disorders (both anorexia and bulimia nervosa), depression, self-harm, anxiety, complex behavioural problems, and HSC and school-stress.Sarah is passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma that surrounds mental health. She is committed to using evidence based treatments and believes in a practical strategy approach to treatment so that individuals have the skills and confidence they need to achieve positive change. Sarah is also passionate about prevention and advocates for addressing not just presenting symptoms but also any underlying issues driving these symptoms so as to minimise the risk of future relapse.Sarah practices Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy (for the management of bipolar disorder), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.Sarah is the author of two parenting books and regularly appears as a commentator on television, radio and print media.