Willow Oak Psychology

Willow Oak Psychology Willow Oak Psychology provides a range of behaviour support services within both individual and group environments.

Established in Brisbane by Dr Sarah Swannell, Willow Oak Psychology is recognised as a leader in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Willow Oak Psychology was founded by Dr Sarah Swannell. Sarah commenced her psychology career as a Senior Researcher in the Discipline of Psychiatry at The University of Queensland. She commenced clinical work in 2007, achieved full registration as a psychologist in 2009, completed a PhD in 2013, and earned a Master of Clinical Psychology in 2020. Sarah has 14 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings, including private practice, community mental health, acute inpatient and private psychiatric hospitals.

Recovery is a journey that requires a solid foundation. Our DBT-PTSD Readiness Program is an evidence-based, 24-week pat...
08/03/2026

Recovery is a journey that requires a solid foundation. Our DBT-PTSD Readiness Program is an evidence-based, 24-week pathway designed to build the emotional stabilization needed for safe and effective trauma processing.

Led by Dr Sarah Swannell (Clinical Psychologist), this supportive group environment helps you move beyond survival mode and toward lasting change.

Starts Tuesday, 21 April | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stafford, QLD
Only 6 spots available

Putting the "full" in mindfulness
06/03/2026

Putting the "full" in mindfulness

Stop waiting for "the right time" to wear the outfit, light the candle, or say the thing. Today counts just because you’...
04/03/2026

Stop waiting for "the right time" to wear the outfit, light the candle, or say the thing. Today counts just because you’re in it. ✨

01/03/2026

A 30-second circuit breaker for when your nervous system is stuck on "high alert.

You don’t need a crisis to benefit from DBT. DBT gives you the tools to stop reacting and start responding. 🌿
27/02/2026

You don’t need a crisis to benefit from DBT. DBT gives you the tools to stop reacting and start responding. 🌿

We often get stuck in "the loop" because change feels like losing control. But true freedom comes when we stop resisting...
25/02/2026

We often get stuck in "the loop" because change feels like losing control. But true freedom comes when we stop resisting the necessary shifts in our lives. At Willow Oak, we help you find the tools to surrender to that change safely and effectively.

Better mental health isn’t always about adding new habits; sometimes it’s about what you stop doing.
22/02/2026

Better mental health isn’t always about adding new habits; sometimes it’s about what you stop doing.

Kindness is a skill, not just a feeling. In DBT, we use GIVE to protect our relationships without being a doormat. It’s ...
20/02/2026

Kindness is a skill, not just a feeling.

In DBT, we use GIVE to protect our relationships without being a doormat. It’s about being effective when the connection matters most.

Feeling deeply allows for profound empathy, rich creativity, and a meaningful connection to the world around us. ...
18/02/2026

Feeling deeply allows for profound empathy, rich creativity, and a meaningful connection to the world around us.

Roses are red, therapy is great, here are some puns for your Valentine’s date! 🌹
14/02/2026

Roses are red, therapy is great, here are some puns for your Valentine’s date! 🌹

Shame is a painful emotion that often makes us want to shrink or hide from the world. At Willow Oak Psychology, we see s...
13/02/2026

Shame is a painful emotion that often makes us want to shrink or hide from the world. At Willow Oak Psychology, we see shame not as a failure, but as a signal that you deeply value connection and safety.

There is a way to grow rooted in respect rather than punishment. Read our latest blog to find out how DBT can help you move from shame toward self-compassion ->https://willowoak.com.au/shame_and_selfcompassion/

Remember that every step, even the uncomfortable ones, is leading you toward a more grounded version of yourself. ...
11/02/2026

Remember that every step, even the uncomfortable ones, is leading you toward a more grounded version of yourself.

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4/21 Windorah Street
Stafford, QLD
4053

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