ABOUT Petra
Petra Samlow is a therapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner based in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, offering evidence-based psychotherapy, RTT hypnotherapy, and couples counselling both in-person and online worldwide.
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Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and over two decades of experience working with people across diverse cultures and contexts, Petra helps clients create meaningful and sustainable change. Her approach is grounded in scientific understanding of the mind while deeply attuned to each person’s lived experience.
Many of Petra’s clients describe themselves as high-functioning but exhausted — capable and accomplished, yet struggling with stress, anxiety, burnout, or disconnection in their relationships. Petra’s integrative style combines insight-based psychotherapy with practical, solution-focused tools to restore balance, resilience, and self-understanding.
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She also works extensively with couples who want to rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional connection. Whether working individually or together, Petra provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore, heal, and grow.
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Sessions are available in-person in Caringbah, NSW, and online via Zoom for clients across Australia and internationally.
“Understanding yourself on a deeper level is the first step toward healing.”
Petra Samlow
PETRA SAMLOW
Principal psychotherapist
Education & Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), Monash University AU
Graduate Diploma in Psychology, James Cook University AU
Master's Degree MA, Loyola Marymount University USA
Bachelor's Degree BA Columbia College Hollywood USA
Certified RTT Therapist, RTT® Marisa Peer UK
Certified RTT Practitioner, RTT® Marisa Peer UK
Safe Practice; Data Protection & Confidentiality
Equality and Diversity Practice & Mental Health Practitioner
Areas of Expertise:
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Childhood Trauma (complex childhood trauma, child abuse)
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Trauma/PTSD (war, rape, natural disasters, violence, loss)
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Anxiety & Phobias
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Addictions (food, alcohol, sex, shopping, gambling, TV/internet binging)
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Narcissistic Abuse (overcoming narcissistic abuse, guidance in navigating toxic relationships with loved ones or at work)
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Domestic Violence (from victim to survivor to thriver)
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Sexual Assault Counselling/Life after rape
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Life transitions/changes (menopause, peri-menopause, life after divorce, separation, grief, mid-life crisis, career change, stepfamilies)
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Loneliness/Being Alone (the art of self-love)
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Cultural differences in relationships
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Relationships (engagement, marriage, family planning)
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Pregnancy (preparing first-time mothers for life after birth)
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Mindful parenting (from babies to teenagers, step-children)
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Conflict Resolution (corporate world, community, family)
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Confidence, Self-Esteem & Personal Development
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Identity, Self Worth, Sexual Identity
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Helping people find their purpose in life
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Work-life balance
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Working with the elderly/ Life review
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