Hi, I’m Gabby
Clinical Psychologist · Founder of The Sage Society · Mum · Runner · Animal Lover
I’m the founder of The Sage Society — a space where hope, healing, and growth begin. I'm also a Mum to two beautifully spirited kids (almost 9 and 6), a dog-lover with two energetic GSPs, and an animal-obsessed human with four therapy horses who’ve taught me more about presence and connection than any textbook ever could.
Running is my reset — the rhythm that helps me clear my mind, regulate my nervous system, and reconnect with myself so I can hold space for others. It’s not about speed or distance, but about moving through the emotions I carry in this work.
I should confess though: I’m geographically challenged, so running outdoors without an AirTag is risky business!!! Let’s just say I’ve taken a few unintended scenic detours. These days, I keep it simple (and safe) indoors.
When I’m not running (or running after my kids), you’ll find me doing Pilates or soaking up the stillness of the paddocks with my animals. Nature has always been a quiet teacher for me; a reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and let things unfold at their own pace.
These practices keep me steady, so I can offer that same steadiness to the people I work with.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are navigating everything from anxiety, trauma, and identity shifts to relationship challenges, parenting fatigue, or just feeling a bit lost.
I’m especially drawn to the deeper work — the messy, layered stories that don’t fit neatly into boxes. The ones that need science, softness, and a safe place to land. I often work with people who’ve been told they’re “too much” or “too complex.” Because they’re not. You’re not.
Whether you’re showing up in survival mode, figuring out who you are again, or quietly hoping something might shift… I’ll meet you there (with zero judgement and probably a cup of coffee nearby).
I’ve always been drawn to the kind of work that sits beneath the surface — the layered, complex, and deeply human stories that don’t have quick fixes or neat endings. The work that holds space for discomfort and honours the courage it takes to show up, even when things feel messy or uncertain.
Much of my work centres around trauma — developmental trauma, complex PTSD, or the kind that lingers long after a significant loss or life-altering event. I also have a longstanding passion for supporting people recovering from eating disorders and body image concerns… helping them reconnect with their bodies, their needs, and their sense of self.
What I bring to this work is a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, grounded in neuroscience, shaped by years of clinical experience, and always held with deep compassion. Whether I’m supporting a teen navigating anxiety, an adult processing early attachment wounds, or a parent trying to stay afloat while raising little humans, I tailor the work to meet each person where they are.
Sometimes that looks like talk therapy. Other times it means diving deeper with schema therapy, supporting nervous system healing through somatic work, processing trauma with EMDR, or stepping outside the traditional therapy space into Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, for a more relational, embodied way of doing the work.
After living, studying, and working across both the UK and Australia, one belief has stayed with me:
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, it’s about remembering what was never lost.
And if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too sensitive,” or “too complex to help”, please know: you are exactly where you need to be.
• Safety comes first — nervous system safety is the foundation for all change
• Two things can be true — growth often coexists with discomfort
• Therapy should feel human — never clinical, cold, or detached
• Your story deserves to be honoured, not fixed
• Healing happens in relationship — connection is the catalyst
The Sage Society began as an online sanctuary — a space built to provide accessible, evidence-informed support to thousands of individuals navigating life’s challenges. Over time, it grew into something far bigger than I imagined: a trusted platform offering education, insight, and hope to people across the globe.
And as the community grew, so did my desire to go deeper. To slow things down. To sit beside people, one-on-one, and do the kind of work that truly honours complexity and individuality.
So, I’ve returned to my roots… the quiet, powerful work of walking alongside someone as they reconnect with themselves.
Today, The Sage Society is centred around personalised, relational care. It’s a space where therapy isn’t rushed or transactional. Where you don’t have to be in crisis to be held. Where your nervous system, story, and pace all matter.
Whether you’re untangling old patterns, navigating trauma, exploring identity, or simply needing a place to land, this is a space for you.
Healing doesn’t have to be loud. It just has to be real.
And that’s what we do here.
Outside the therapy room, I’m also the co-founder of Same Page Co — an organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between parents and educators so children feel consistently supported in their emotional, neurological, and social development.
Through practical workshops, school partnerships, and accessible, evidence-informed tools, we bring the key adults in a child’s life onto the same page so kids feel seen, understood, and able to thrive.
It’s another way I live out my mission: helping people feel equipped, supported, and confident, in themselves, and in the relationships that matter most.
Gabby Goodier, Clinical Psychologist
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA)
Member, Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Advanced EMDR training, including protocols for children
Trained in Schema Therapy
Skilled in somatic-based therapy approaches
Certified by the Equine Psychotherapy Institute
Level 2 trained in the Gottman Method (Couples Therapy)
Published author and researcher in eating disorders and body image
You can feel uncertain… and still be ready.
You can feel discomfort… and still be on the right path.
If you're ready to take the next step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
At The Sage Society, we envision a world where caring for your mental and emotional wellbeing is met with dignity, respect, and confidence. We strive to be a guiding presence, offering hope, clarity, and direction for those navigating life’s challenges.
We empower individuals to take charge of their emotional wellbeing with practical tools, science-backed strategies, and compassionate support. Our goal is to make mental health care feel accessible, grounded, and as natural a part of everyday life as going to the gym.
