Our Mental Health Writers
Sally Tanner
Regular Author
Mental Health Insights
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ACA Registered Counsellor
MA Counselling
BA Psychology/Psychophysiology
BASc Psychophysiology (Honours)
ACA Registered Counsellor | Master of Counselling
Sally is an ACA Registered Counsellor and mental health author whose work combines contemporary counselling practice with more than a decade of experience in clinical research.
Alongside providing counselling through The Naum Centre, Sally develops evidence-informed mental health education resources for individuals and organisations.
Sally writes educational articles for The Naum Centre’s Mental Health Insights blog and develops evidence-informed psychoeducational resources for individuals and organisations.
Professional Background
Before entering counselling practice, Sally spent more than a decade working in clinical research across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Her career included roles as Mental Health Research Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Team Manager, managing complex multi-site clinical trials across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. During this time she worked alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, physicians, research nurses and international pharmaceutical sponsors while overseeing research conducted under internationally recognised Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) standards.
Her research experience included mental health, neuroscience and neurological research, alongside studies across a broad range of medical specialties including ophthalmology, endocrinology, oncology, respiratory medicine and rare diseases. This background developed strong expertise in evaluating scientific evidence, understanding clinical research methodology, and translating complex health information into clear, accessible educational resources.
Following completion of her Master of Counselling, Sally co-established Naum Centre, where she provides counselling while also developing evidence-informed psychoeducational resources and mental health education materials for individuals and organisations.
Research Background
Early in her career, Sally contributed to academic research in psychophysiology and cognitive neuroscience, including a peer-reviewed journal publication and a conference abstract exploring cognitive function, visual processing and healthy ageing.
While her professional focus is now counselling and mental health education, her research background continues to shape the way she evaluates evidence and develops educational content.
Commitment to Evidence-Informed Information
Every article written by Sally is guided by the principles that underpin The Naum Centre's educational content:
Evidence-informed rather than opinion-based
Grounded in established psychological knowledge and current research
Written in clear, accessible language
Respectful of the diversity and complexity of individual experiences
Focused on practical understanding rather than oversimplification
Articles draw on peer-reviewed research, Australian clinical guidance and recognised professional resources.
Content is reviewed periodically to help ensure it remains current and reflects evolving evidence and best practice.
Areas of Interest
Sally regularly writes about topics including:
Anxiety
Stress and burnout
Trauma and recovery
Grief and loss
ADHD and neurodivergence
Emotional wellbeing
Relationships
Self-esteem
Emotional regulation
Workplace mental health
Psychological resilience
Mental health literacy
Her articles are designed to help readers better understand common mental health experiences, reduce stigma and provide practical information that complements, not replaces, individualised support from a qualified health professional.
Looking for Counselling?
This page provides information about Sally's role as an author for the The Naum Centre’s Mental Health Insights blog.
If you're interested in working with Sally as a counsellor, you can visit her Counsellor Profile to learn more about her therapeutic approach, areas of practice and appointment availability.