Samantha "Sam" Munro, AASW

24 years in practice

Samantha "Sam" Munro works from an emotionally focused, person-centred stance that pays attention to feelings and attachment needs.

License and registration

AASW: 480681 · expires June 2026
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Samantha

Samantha "Sam" Munro works from an emotionally focused, person-centred stance that pays attention to feelings and attachment needs. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical methods so people can make sense of painful emotions and change how they respond. Sam is an AASW social worker with 24 years of experience and a long history in counselling and community services.

Sam keeps sessions simple and direct. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name their feelings.

Background and approach

From there she helps people try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. Her approach uses mindfulness, cognitive tools and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy when they help. Her work covers anxiety, stress, grief, depression, anger and low self-esteem.

She also supports people dealing with trauma, abuse and relationship or family difficulties. Additional areas include caring for older people, chronic illness, caregiver stress and blended family challenges. Sam has worked across government care, child protection, employment coaching and mental health settings.

She has also lived and worked in remote Aboriginal communities, an experience she says continues to shape her practice. That background gives her familiarity with complex needs and long-term recovery tasks. In sessions Sam will collaborate on goals and tailor strategies to each person.

She aims to build on strengths and focus on practical steps you can try between sessions. Her manner is calm, straightforward and focused on helping people feel more able to cope.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Samantha names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and attachment work translates online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on identifying and processing emotions to change patterns that cause distress. It helps people understand strong reactions, reconnect with feelings, and try new ways of responding in relationships and daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape how people relate now. It helps with trust, connection and communication issues by exploring attachment patterns and building safer ways of relating to others.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences, then suggest elements from EFT, attachment work or client-centred methods. Together you will try approaches and adjust them based on what helps you most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can fit quick reflections, day-to-day coping and when being off camera feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and allow people to fit sessions around work, caring roles and life commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sam help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works in an emotionally focused, client-centred way and uses mindfulness, CBT and DBT skills when useful to support emotion work and practical change.

How much experience does she have?

Sam has 24 years working in counselling and community services, including roles in government care, child protection and mental health.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an AASW social worker and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy process with Sam?

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