Our Team

Professional Background

Sacha is a registered psychologist and experienced educator with a strong background in both teaching and school-based mental health support. She began her career in education after completing a Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary Teaching) with a major in Psychology in 2012, followed by a Master of Primary Teaching in 2013, both at Western Sydney University. Over the course of eight years, Sacha taught in a range of educational settings—including mainstream classrooms, support units, and schools for specific purposes (SSPs)—working with students with Autism, behavioural disorders, mental health conditions, and complex disabilities.

Sacha’s experiences in specialist education settings sparked a deep interest in mental health, leading her to pursue further study in psychology. She completed a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) at Monash University in 2020, writing a thesis in educational psychology and graduating with Distinction. In 2022, Sacha was successful in receiving a scholarship from the NSW Department of Education and earned a Master of Professional Psychology from Charles Sturt University, specialising in school psychology.

Since 2023, Sacha has been working as a school counsellor, supporting students across primary and secondary schools in the Liverpool area. She received her general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) in early 2024. Sacha’s professional focus lies in supporting the wellbeing and learning outcomes of children and adolescents through evidence-based psychological practices in educational environments. She has now expanded her knowledge to include working with adults and aspires to empower minds of all ages and nurture personal growth.

Sacha Kennedy

Director of Sage Horizons Psychology and
Registered Psychologist

Therapeutic Approach

Having navigated her own personal challenges, Sacha truly understands the impact that biology, trauma and life’s stressors can have on mental health. This firsthand experience allows her to connect with her clients on a deep, empathetic level, offering them compassionate, personalised care. Sacha incorporates a range of therapeutic techniques, with a special love for using play-based and art therapies with children, and interpersonal and goal-focused therapies with her adult clients, always tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs and goals.

Areas of Interest

Child and Adolescent Psychology

ADHD

Anxiety and Depression

Behavioural Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Trauma and PTSD

Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Geriatric Psychology

Workplace Stress in the Education Community

Outside the Therapy Room

Outside of her professional responsibilities in the office and providing school counselling services, Sacha values quality time with her family, enjoys playing golf, swimming, gardening and catching up with friends. She is deeply committed to maintaining a healthy balance between body and mind and strives to support her clients in achieving that same sense of well-being, regardless of their age or individual challenges.