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SARAH WEBBER-WALSH

SARAH WEBBER-WALSH

Marrickville,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in participant engagement, therapeutic support, and program development. With over 8 years’ experience in community-based mental health and clinical service design, I bring deep experience engaging diverse populations, maintaining precise participant records, and contributing to research-aligned outcomes. Currently serving as Lead, Clinical Development at KidsXpress, I am passionate about advancing therapeutic service innovation and am seeking to contribute my interpersonal, organisational, and research-informed practice skills in a clinical, educational, or research-focused setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead, Clinical Development

KidsXpress
Macquarie Park
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead initiatives that ensure excellence in service delivery, clinical practice, and research alignment across expressive therapy programs.
  • Coach and supervise clinical teams, with a focus on reflective practice, continuous professional development, and trauma-informed care.
  • Maintain a small clinical caseload delivering expressive therapy to children aged 4-14, adapting approaches to suit diverse cultural and developmental needs.
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities and research institutions to facilitate student placements, research collaborations, and academic engagement.
  • Serve as the key contact for research-informed program development, evidence-based practice enhancements, and systemic implementation improvements.
  • Design and deliver onboarding and training programs that reflect current research, best practice and regulatory requirements.

Expressive Therapist

KidsXpress
Macquarie Park
01.2017 - 06.2022
  • Delivered creative therapy to children aged four to fourteen in individual and group settings.
  • Maintained clinical progress notes and session documentation aligned with research objectives.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client support.
  • Contributed to outcome reporting for grants, school partners, and service evaluations..
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Consulted with school personnel regarding appropriate interventions for students experiencing emotional distress.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss treatment plans and coordinate care between various providers involved in client's care.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients' mental health histories, including any previous diagnoses or treatments.
  • Helped clients set short-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.

Business Development & Training Consultant - Disabilities

AimBig Employment
Sydney
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Delivered therapeutic creative workshops for clients with complex needs, facilitating their engagement in self-driven employment pathways.
  • Developed the 'CreativeStart' program and trained facilitators nationally to support scalable delivery.
  • Fostered cross-sector partnerships to promote inclusion and wellbeing among individuals living with disabilities.

Art Therapist & Counsellor - Employment Services

Settlement Services International
Campsie
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Delivered individual and group art therapy to clients from refugee and migrant backgrounds, focusing on goal alignment, family cohesion, and capacity-building.
  • Conducted client assessments and facilitated culturally responsive engagement within Centrelink guidelines.

Education

Master of Art Therapy - With Distinction

Western Sydney University
01-2017

Master of Design - Environments

University of New South Wales (COFA)
01-2013

Bachelor of Visual Art - Object Art and Design

University of Sydney (Sydney College of The Arts)
01-2009

Certificate in Spanish Language - Art and Culture

Universidad De Salamanca
Spain
01-2013

Master of Design Exchange Programme - Spain

Universidad Politecnica De Valencia
Spain
01-2012

Skills


  • Expressive Therapy Facilitation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Program Design & Evaluation
  • Student Placement Management
  • Academic & Research Partnerships
  • Outcome Reporting & Compliance

Certification and Trainings

  • Professional Member, ANZACATA
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor
  • ASSIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) – 2024
  • First Aid and CPR – Current
  • Certified Theraplay Level 1 / Sunshine Circles Facilitator – 2020 /2025
  • Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator – 2020

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Empathy & Cultural Competency
  • Reflective Practice
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Ethical Practice
  • Leadership & Team Collaboration
  • Adaptive Communication
  • Organisational Agility

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead, Clinical Development

KidsXpress
06.2022 - Current

Business Development & Training Consultant - Disabilities

AimBig Employment
07.2019 - 07.2020

Expressive Therapist

KidsXpress
01.2017 - 06.2022

Art Therapist & Counsellor - Employment Services

Settlement Services International
01.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Art Therapy - With Distinction

Western Sydney University

Master of Design - Environments

University of New South Wales (COFA)

Bachelor of Visual Art - Object Art and Design

University of Sydney (Sydney College of The Arts)

Certificate in Spanish Language - Art and Culture

Universidad De Salamanca

Master of Design Exchange Programme - Spain

Universidad Politecnica De Valencia

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