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About Sarah-Jayne Duryea
Sarah-Jayne Duryea
Founder & principal Psychologist at happy minds psychologY
Hi, I’m Sarah-Jayne Duryea – Founder and Principal Psychologist at Happy Minds Psychology.
I have a deep interest in supporting surrogacy teams, first responders and frontline workers, as well as individuals in high-pressure roles such as athletes, performers, and professionals in demanding careers. My clinical focus also includes perinatal psychology, professional coaching, and supervision.
I’m passionate about equipping fellow professionals—psychologists, counsellors, and leaders—with the tools and strategies they need to thrive, both personally and within their teams. I offer professional coaching and board-approved supervision, and am especially dedicated to guiding provisional psychologists through the registration process.
In my family-building work, I support individuals and couples pursuing parenthood through IVF, surrogacy, donor conception, or adoption. As an ANZICA-registered practitioner, I provide independent counselling and psychological assessments for surrogacy arrangements.
I also contribute to the future of the profession as a member of the Psychology Industry Advisory Board at Deakin University.
My Story
I do most of my work with women who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, have experienced loss or trauma, or find their new reality challenging.
I work with women who have a voice inside their head that criticises and judges them. If you are looking for someone who will work with you to put this inner critic back in its box, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re someone who feels as though your mind is hectic, I work with you!
I work with women who have a voice inside their head that criticises and judges them. If you are looking for someone who will work with you to put this inner critic back in its box, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re someone who feels as though your mind is hectic, I work with you!
- Are you worried about your pregnancy?
- Are you consumed with thoughts about your performance as a mum?
- Have you lost a previous pregnancy?
- Do you struggle with a mind that criticises you, or you feel as though you can’t relax?
- Do you struggle with issues surrounding sex and intimacy?
I am here to help you.
If you’re someone who is pursuing IVF – I work with you.
If you are someone who has been told they need to find a surrogate to be able to be a family – I work with you!
If you’re a same-sex couple who are creating your family through surrogacy in Australia or overseas – I am a passionate advocate for you.
If you’re someone who is pursuing IVF – I work with you.
If you are someone who has been told they need to find a surrogate to be able to be a family – I work with you!
If you’re a same-sex couple who are creating your family through surrogacy in Australia or overseas – I am a passionate advocate for you.
Sarah-Jayne Duryea's Credentials...
Licenses
- Registered Psychologist with AHPRA PSY0001243973
- Medicare Provider Number 416304PA
- Australian Psychological Society Member
- Chartered Psychologist British Psychological Society (CPSYCHOL)
- Fertility Society of Australia Member
- Australia and New Zealand Counsellors Association Full Member (ANZICA)
- Pregnancy Support Counselling Approved by Medicare
- Worksafe Approved Provider (no. 406304MB)
- Member of University of Sydney Coaching Alumni
- Member Pregnancy Loss & Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA)
- Member International Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health
- Member Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMH)
- Member World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
- Member Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE)
- AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor
- Associate Member of EMDRAA (EMDR Association Australia) https://emdraa.org/
- Member – American Society for Reproductive Medicine https://www.asrm.org/
- Member – European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology https://www.eshre.eu/
- Accredited Eating Disorder Clinician – ANZAED
- Member – Blue Knot Foundation
- Australian Clinical Psychology Association
Education
- Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (In Progress, University of New England, Australia)
- Masters Degree in Coaching & Positive Psychology (University of Sydney, Australia)
- Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology (University of Portsmouth, UK)
- Bachelors Degree (Honors) in Psychology (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
- Perinatal Grief & Loss Training – Perinatal Training Centre
- Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Intensive – Perinatal Training Centre
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- COPE skills in Perinatal Health Training
- COPE Perinatal Loss In Practice
- ACT with Grief & Loss, Dr Russ Harris
- APS Non-Directive Counselling Training
- Practice of Sex Therapy Training
- Heath At Every Size Practioner
- Bullying in Schools Training, Macquarie University
- ACT with Youth Training
- Adolescent Suicide with Dr Michael Gordon
- Child & Adolescent Anxiety, Macquarie University
- Shadow Coaching, Donna Karlin
- Child abuse & Neglect, Prof. David Howe
- ACT Advanced, Dr Russ Harris
- Coaching for Complexity of Mind with Jennifer Garvey Berger
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Introduction, Dr Russ Harris
- The Practice of Sex Therapy – Dr Sandra Pertot
- CBT Fundamentals: Australian Psychological Society
- Brain Based Psychotherapy with Dr John Arden
- Drug & Alcohol testing training – Work Options
- Drug & Alcohol Management Plan training – Work Options
- CBT for Pain Management – University of Sydney
- Schema Therapy Intro & Advanced – Schema Therapy Institute
- EMDR Training with Graham Taylor
- PTSD & Complex Trauma Training with Leah Giarratano
- DBT Training – Dr Marsha Lineham
- EFT Training- Dr Sue Johnson
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (CBT-AR) – ANZAED
- Assessment of ADHD Training – Australian Psychological Society
- ACT with ADHD – Russ Harris
- ACT with Suicide & Self Harm – Russ Harris
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) Anthea Fursland
- Treating Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp
- ILS certification SSP – Unyte Health
- The Art of Holding in Therapy (Perinatal) – Karen Kleinman
- PTSD Masterclass with First Responders
- Self Regulation: The Alert Programme Training (Jan 2025) www.alertprogram.com
- Certificate In Leading Safety & Care (May 2025) The Leaders Lab
- Impact of Screen use and social media – Dr David Lee British Psychological Society
- Reproductive Psychology: A year long intensive (US) Dr Julie Binderman
Teaching
- Guest Lecturer (University of New South Wales & Macquarie University)
- Tutor (University of New South Wales & Macquarie University)
- Trainer (Diploma in Mental Health Work & Youth Services) Victoria
- Trainer (Home Office, UK)
BOARD POSITIONS
- MRKH Australia Board Member
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Deakin University – Advisory Board Member for Master of Professional Psychology, Master and Doctor of Clinical Psychology programmes