Saga Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Saga Arthursson is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Play Therapist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults from 3 to 22 years of age, alongside their families, in her private practice in Reservoir, Melbourne. Born in Sweden, Dr Saga has lived and worked across several countries and speaks English, Swedish, and Italian fluently.

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Professional Background

Dr Saga began her psychology studies in Italy between 2008 and 2011, where she developed a strong interest in neurobiology and neuroimaging. In 2013, she was awarded a scholarship from the University of Melbourne to study working memory in very preterm children, resulting in a published functional MRI study of working memory in a cohort of 13-year-old very preterm children.

Between 2020 and 2022, Dr Saga worked as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioural challenges. In 2023, she transitioned into private practice as a Registered Psychologist and founded Saga Psychology, where she continues to work today.

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In 2026, Dr Saga completed further studies in Child-Centred Play Therapy and Filial Family Therapy. She is currently undertaking training in Animal Assisted Play Therapy alongside her therapy dog, Blaise.

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Lived Experience

Dr Saga has lived experience as a child in foster care from the age of four. Her personal understanding of family instability and the challenges of the care system informs her clinical work in a way that professional training alone cannot provide. She draws on both her clinical skills and personal insight to connect meaningfully with the children and families she works with.

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Interests

Dr Saga has a keen interest in the development of artificial intelligence and the ways in which emerging technology shapes human behaviour. She is particularly focused on how AI can be applied to reduce administrative burden in private practice, while carefully navigating the ethical considerations involved. In 2026, she founded AInPractice, a company dedicated to helping small private practices work more efficiently through ethical and practical AI tools.