Samantha "Sam" Munro , AASW

Samantha "Sam" Munro is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and 24 years of professional experience in Australia. She practices with a holistic outlook that recognises how emotional, relational and practical aspects of life all contribute to wellbeing, and she collaborates closely with people to shape goals and tailored strategies for change.

Sam has worked across a range of settings including supporting young people in government care, child protection roles, employment coaching and broader mental health services. She has a particular interest and expertise in trauma work, including supporting people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, and she counts her lived and professional experience in remote Aboriginal communities as an important influence on her practice. Her clinical focus also includes stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, depression and coping with major life changes.

Her therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused and Solution-Focused work, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, mindfulness-informed practices and mindful self-compassion. Sam aims to identify a person’s strengths and design a tailored program that promotes growth and practical coping skills. She offers scheduled sessions on Fridays through Sundays and does not routinely provide evening appointments; after-hours slots may be considered on Monday or Tuesday in exceptional circumstances and subject to availability. Sam is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Samantha Munro

Samantha integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust in relationships and can be helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, relationship difficulties and the emotional impacts of trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the person’s own goals and experiences guide the work, supporting self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samantha collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals and to tailor interventions that fit their situation, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and at varied times. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility constraints and can make consistent, ongoing support more achievable for many people.