Sahar Hatam

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• Bachelor of correctional and educational psychology

• Master of clinical psychology

• Advanced clinical training in Child-Centred Play Therapy

• Registered Provisional Psychologist – AHPRA PSY0002745504

• Registered clinical psychologist in Iran

• Trained in Expressive Art Therapy

Summary Professional Experience:

Sahar is a dedicated client-centred therapy professional with a strong academic background. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees and has a wealth of experience, including private practice and volunteering with UNICEF and Cancer Children NGOs in Iran. Sahar is able to build a strong rapport with her clients, which is one of her strengths. Currently, she is completing her Ph.D. in Psychology at Charles Darwin University, Australia; her research focuses on the transformative impact of play therapy on foster families and children, emphasizing attachment, trauma, and parent-child dynamics. This journey has earned her recognition in the academic community, including the RTP Scholarship from the Faculty of Health.

Sahar’s passion is to support individuals on their path to insight and well-being, ensuring they are heard, seen, understood, and provided with comprehensive support.