Miss Rhiannon Sund (She/her)Psychologist

Rhiannon’s evidence-based approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) techniques, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Art therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), guided imagery/mental rehearsal, Behavioral Activation, and motivational strategies to empower clients and athletes to overcome mental barriers and improve overall wellbeing. Her approach is client-centered where she values empathy, humor, honesty, non-judgement, cultural sensitivity, diversity, and individuality. Rhiannon has training and experience in performing assessments and works with children, adolescents, and adults seeking an assessment for Autism, ADHD, education and cognitive functioning. She has a background in sport & exercise psychology and works with athletes to achieve peak performance and mental resilience. She has an interest in performance anxiety, injury recovery, team dynamics, skill development, and performance profiling. She has worked with athletes at all levels, from youth sports to professional teams. She has worked with athletes from a range of performance backgrounds including AFL, tennis, surfing, golf, gymnastics, soccer, among many others. She has also volunteered her time with organizations such as URBNSURF, The Danny Frawley Centre (St Kilda FC), the Disability Surfers Association, Surfing Victoria, and Ocean Mind. She is a qualified surf coach and surf lifesaver, often volunteering to contribute to research and community events.