Psychologist Background and Areas of Interest

Samantha James is a registered Psychologist, a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and and Accredited Psychologist Supervisor. Samantha completed her six years of academic training in South Australia where she specialised in the areas of cognitive psychology (memory and IQ), psychophysiology (sleep studies) and psychological assessment. Samantha started as a registrar with the Department of Defence and has worked in a variety of community, hospital and business settings since.  From 2020 - 2023, Samantha will be undertaking part-time higher level postgraduate studies in psychology to ensure she is equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and treatment protocols.


Samantha has been providing Psychology Services to the Fleurieu community for approximately 15 years. She treats: depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, and post natal depression. Samantha also has a keen interest in the mental health and wellbeing of employees and Workcover services constitute a significant part of her workload. Samantha endeavours to provide a warm, engaging, focused and holistic psychology service to those requiring clinical therapy, counselling, guidance or support.