Samantha "Sam" Munro, AASW
Experienced AASW specializing in trauma recovery
- Trauma and abuse support
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Relationship and family work
About Samantha "Sam" Munro
Samantha "Sam" Munro is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) who holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and brings 24 years of clinical experience to her practice. She takes a holistic view of wellbeing, recognising how relationships, life circumstances and emotional history all contribute to a person’s current difficulties and strengths. Sam has worked across a range of settings including therapeutic counselling, support for young people in government care, child protection, employment coaching and broader mental health services, and she has a particular clinical interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma such as domestic violence and sexual assault.
Her practice draws on a mix of evidence-informed interventions that can be matched to each person’s needs. She offers approaches such as solution-focused work, cognitive behavioural strategies, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, mindfulness-based cognitive techniques, mindful self-compassion practices and emotion-focused processing to help people understand and work through painful feelings. Sam also values the insights gained from living and working in remote Aboriginal communities and reports that those experiences continue to inform her approach today.
She aims to co-create tailored therapeutic plans that identify personal strengths and areas for growth, helping clients address concerns such as anxiety, stress, bereavement, parenting and family issues, violence and abuse, and anger management while supporting longer-term change.
Her practice draws on a mix of evidence-informed interventions that can be matched to each person’s needs. She offers approaches such as solution-focused work, cognitive behavioural strategies, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, mindfulness-based cognitive techniques, mindful self-compassion practices and emotion-focused processing to help people understand and work through painful feelings. Sam also values the insights gained from living and working in remote Aboriginal communities and reports that those experiences continue to inform her approach today.
She aims to co-create tailored therapeutic plans that identify personal strengths and areas for growth, helping clients address concerns such as anxiety, stress, bereavement, parenting and family issues, violence and abuse, and anger management while supporting longer-term change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha "Sam" Munro have?
She has 24 years of experience.
Is Samantha "Sam" Munro a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential, which indicates accreditation as a social worker in Australia.
In which languages does Samantha "Sam" Munro provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Samantha "Sam" Munro located?
She is located in Australia.
How can I work with Samantha "Sam" Munro as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha "Sam" Munro work with international clients?
Samantha does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha "Sam" Munro cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches Sam uses for online care
Samantha integrates several complementary approaches to suit different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be helpful for clients working through attachment issues, relationship difficulties and long-standing emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own goals and pace of change, which is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it effective for problems such as anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sam works with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals, and together they refine a plan that fits the client’s situation and progress. This flexible stance allows for integrating techniques from different models as required.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing this work. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue from home, phone sessions offer auditory connection, and live chat or text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or ongoing communication between sessions. These modalities increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.
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