Samantha "Sam" Munro , AASW

Samantha "Sam" Munro is an accredited mental health social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work and membership in the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers. With 24 years of clinical experience, she brings a broad background in therapeutic counselling, child protection, work with young people in government care, employment coaching, and mental health services. Sam has a particular interest and depth of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and has spent time living and working in remote Aboriginal communities - an experience she describes as influential to her practice.

Her approach is holistic, acknowledging that multiple parts of a person’s life contribute to wellbeing. She blends evidence-informed methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused interventions to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Sam prioritizes creating a supportive therapeutic space and works collaboratively to identify strengths, clarify goals, and plan practical steps toward change and growth.

Sam’s practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and first responder issues. She aims to partner with people to develop interventions that fit their circumstances and foster resilience over time.

Approach-Informed Online Care with Practical Flexibility

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In practice, Samantha uses this approach to help clients understand relational triggers, strengthen emotional bonds, and rebuild a sense of safety in relationships - it can be especially helpful for people working through attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and the interpersonal effects of trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person receiving care at the center of the process. Samantha creates a respectful, empathetic space where clients' perspectives guide the work, supporting self-exploration, clearer goals, and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical skills - identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and testing alternatives - which supports anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Samantha works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements of these approaches to best support individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity when travel or mobility is a factor, and try different communication styles to see what feels most effective for the client.