Dr. Sandra Ieropoli

Dr Sandra Ieropoli is a registered psychologist with over 17 years of experience working within various mental health settings including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Hospital, Alfred Health, and private practice. Outside of private practice, Sandra has held senior roles and managed various teams providing services for acute and complex mental health presentations. In addition, she has provided consultation, workshops and professional development to various government and non-government agencies.

Sandra has a special interest in working with women and couples during the perinatal and early parenting period. This includes providing support for fertility struggles; perinatal mental health issues; adjustment to birth and intergenerational trauma; and grief and loss. She has a particular interest in perinatal trauma and the parent-infant relationship. Sandra has been involved in facilitating mother-infant group programs and Circle of Security Parenting groups.

Sandra also offers individual treatment and relationship therapy for adults. She is experienced in treating a diverse range of psychological concerns and disorders, with a particular focus on interpersonal, self-esteem and identity challenges; issues related to mood and addiction; and complex and long-term issues related to traumatic life events.

Sandra is passionate about her clients receiving effective treatments for their concerns in a collaborative, integrated, and client-centred way. She is trained in a number of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and more. Her approach to treatment is mainly informed by attachment and psychodynamic theory, meaning Sandra she has a developmental and relational lens when supporting her clients.