Dr Sam Joplin (She/her)Psychologist

Dr. Samantha Joplin is a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, and Consultant with extensive experience across private practice, inpatient settings, outpatient services, and academic research. She holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DCP) and a Ph.D. in Paediatric Neuropsychology from the University of Sydney. Sam is a University Medallist and National Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholar. Her doctoral research focused on long-term memory deficits in children with epilepsy, specifically Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting (ALF), investigating the temporal trajectory, material specificity, and contribution of executive functioning to memory retention. She developed Scene Memory, a novel, computerised paradigm for ecological memory assessment in paediatric populations. Sam has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a range of complex presentations, including: Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar) Complex trauma (C-PTSD, PTSD) and dissociation Self-harm and emotion dysregulation Personality disorders (BPD, NPD, Avoidant, etc.) Psychoses and severe mental illness Neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, Epilepsy-related cognitive impairments) Memory disorders and cognitive rehabilitation She integrates psychodynamic, attachment-based, and neurocognitive frameworks to support insight-based growth and skill-building interventions. Beyond clinical work, Sam is a founder and director of Joplin Clinic and Riley Collective, leading a team of psychologists, consultants, and researchers with expertise in complex case formulation, ADHD coaching, trauma-informed care, and psychometric testing. She also provides forensic and psycholegal assessments, including cognitive, psychological, and personality evaluations. Sam is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA, a Medicare provider, an NDIS provider, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).