Our EMDR Therapy Training Experts
Meet the passionate and experienced professionals behind The Wattle Centre. In addition to Katie and Sarah, we have a dedicated team of clinical psychologists and EMDR consultants brings a wealth of expertise in trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapies, and professional training. Together, we’re committed to supporting both clients and clinicians on the path to healing and growth.
Dr Sarah Dominguez
Clinical Psychologist | Founder & EMDRAA Consultant and Trainer
Sarah is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and the founder of The Wattle Centre. She is an accredited consultant and trainer with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and serves on the EMDRAA Board, including as Chair of the Scientific Committee. Sarah specializes in trauma-focused therapies and works with clients experiencing trauma, depression, eating disorders, and PTSD. She uses evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, schema therapy, and imagery rescripting, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs.
In addition to her clinical work, Sarah has trained hundreds of psychologists across Australia and is actively involved in research, publications, and presenting at national and international conferences. Passionate about equitable access to high-quality care, she provides supervision and consultation to support clinicians in delivering effective, trauma-informed therapy.
Learn more about Sarah here.
Dr Katie Mitchell
Clinical Psychologist – B Psyc(Hons) ~ D Psyc(Clin) | EMDRAA Consultant
Katie is a Clinical Psychologist and EMDRAA-accredited consultant who brings over 20 years of experience working across both public health and private practice settings. Katie enjoys working with a broad range of clients across a variety of clinical issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment issues, burnout and peri and post-natal issues.
Katie uses a trauma-informed approach including EMDR, schema and DBT-focused interventions, with a strong focus on building a safe, compassionate and trusting environment to help clients work collaboratively towards their goals.
Alongside her clinical work, Katie is passionate about supporting fellow practitioners through clinical supervision, EMDR consultation and EMDR training facilitation.
Learn more about Katie here.