Meet the Team

Principal psychologists and directors of Cova Psychology, Chris and Sarah, began working together in 2007 as part of a private Melbourne outpatient therapy team. They focused on assessing and treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), driven by their passion to challenge the stigmas associated with these mental health conditions.

Chris and Sarah saw firsthand that growth and healing are possible, even for individuals facing complex and long-standing mental health issues. Through evidence-based therapies and strong therapeutic relationships, their clients improved their quality of life and well-being. These therapies addressed both present symptoms and past traumas, known as psychological trauma, in a way that is often referred to as trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive care—an approach Chris and Sarah continue to embrace.

As their careers progressed, Chris and Sarah expanded their work across both public and private mental health sectors, including private practice. They launched several outpatient programs in Melbourne, including treatments for PTSD, Complex Trauma, and PTSD in emergency services workers. They are passionate about providing clinical supervision and training to other Melbourne psychologists and are continually inspired by the transformative impact of therapy.

In 2018, Chris and Sarah founded Cova Psychology in the Melbourne CBD. Their goal was to create a psychology clinic that provides the quality of care they would want for their own loved ones in a mental health crisis. Over time, Cova Psychology has grown, attracting like-minded Melbourne psychologists who offer high-quality, evidence-based therapy. The team has a special interest in trauma-informed assessment and treatment, working with a wide range of mental health issues. All psychologists at Cova Psychology are trained in EMDR and offer personalised care with a variety of validated therapy approaches.