At Sandgate Guide, we’re passionate about shining a light on the local businesses quietly making a powerful difference in our community and Psychology Health Studios is one of those truly unique practices.

Located right here in Sandgate, Psychology Health Studios brings together clinical psychology and natural medicine in a way that feels both innovative and deeply personal. It’s a space where your psychological, physical and emotional experiences are not treated as separate issues, but as interconnected parts of the same story. Many clients comment on the relief of not having to repeat their story twice and feeling understood as a whole person rather than a collection of symptoms.

A Collaborative Vision for Whole-Person Health

Psychology Health Studios is led by Clinical Psychologist Phillip Lathopolous, who has supported the Sandgate community since 2005, and Naturopath and Kinesiologist Sarah Claiden, who has been caring for locals since 2016.

Together, they created a practice built on a simple but powerful idea: mental and physical health are deeply intertwined. Rather than working in isolation, their services can be accessed separately or integrated, offering coordinated care when appropriate. In a time where healthcare can feel fragmented and rushed, Psychology Health Studios offers something different — thoughtful, collaborative support where practitioners can consider your wellbeing from multiple complementary perspectives.

Clinical Psychology and EMDR Therapy

Phillip Lathopolous provides evidence-based psychological therapy for adults and adolescents across the Bayside community. His work supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and a wide range of emotional challenges.

As a trained EMDR practitioner, Phillip offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy — a specialised form of psychotherapy designed to help people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from disturbing or traumatic life experiences. For many clients, this structured, research-backed approach can help reduce the emotional intensity of past events and create space for renewed resilience and clarity.

Sarah Claiden’s Signature “Naturology” Approach

At the heart of the natural medicine side of the practice is Sarah Claiden’s signature service: “Naturology.” This integrated approach combines naturopathy and kinesiology to explore the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, nervous system regulation, gut health and physical symptoms.

Rather than simply managing symptoms, Sarah works to uncover potential underlying contributors to concerns such as fatigue, anxiety, chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, IBS and digestive issues, mood fluctuations and ongoing inflammatory concerns. She reviews both standard and functional pathology testing, including gut microbiome analysis, food compatibility testing, and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), to create personalised, long-term health plans.

Kinesiology and Nervous System Support

Kinesiology is another core modality offered at Psychology Health Studios, particularly supportive for experiences of anxiety, grief, trauma and emotional overwhelm. Using gentle muscle testing, kinesiology explores subconscious stress patterns and nervous system imbalances. This work complements — rather than replaces — psychological or medical care and can be integrated alongside other therapies to help regulate stress responses and support emotional processing. Advanced Life Coaching using kinesiology principles is also available for those ready to move beyond survival mode into purposeful growth, clarity and renewed direction.

Truly Integrated Care

What makes Psychology Health Studios stand out is its ability to offer integrated treatment when appropriate. Clients can choose to see one practitioner or engage in coordinated care where both psychological and naturopathic perspectives are considered. This collaborative model ensures that for individuals navigating complex presentations, such as when emotional stress affects gut health or chronic inflammation influences mood, care feels both validating and empowering.

Supporting the Sandgate Community

As a locally owned and operated practice, Psychology Health Studios is deeply committed to serving individuals and families across all life stages. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Each person’s history, experiences and physiology are considered central to their treatment plan.

Taking the first step toward support can feel daunting, but Psychology Health Studios aims to make that process accessible. Their calm, professional environment offers a space for individuals who may feel their care has been fragmented or rushed to begin again, whether through psychological therapy, natural medicine, or an integrated plan addressing mind and body.