Madison Samali
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
Mady works with: Young adults, adolescents and children
Sees clients in: Newcastle and via Telehealth anywhere
Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Areas of expertise: Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, neurodivergence, personality disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life stress
Modes of therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy and Schema Therapy.
“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.”
– Alice Morse Earle
Mady is a down-to-earth and empathetic person who aims to help people work through their concerns and goals in a safe and supported way. She strives to create a comfortable, judgement-free environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Recognising that each person is unique and brings their own experiences, strengths, and needs to therapy, she works collaboratively with clients and draws on evidence-based strategies to provide support that is tailored to the individual and their goals.
Mady has a special interest in working with children and young people, particularly in supporting them through important developmental stages as they move toward adulthood. She has also worked extensively with adults and has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and general stress.
Drawing on her knowledge and experience in a range of therapeutic approaches, Mady has a preference for using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Schema Therapy. She also has skills in conducting psychological assessments, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments.
Mady completed a Master of Professional Psychology in 2022 and went on to work in private practice before completing a Master of Clinical Psychology in 2025. She is currently completing her clinical registrar program as she works towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.