Alison is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist. She has over 12 years experience and a special interest in trauma, families, the perinatal period and intrusive unwanted thoughts. She has developed her expertise through her work with NSW Health in hospital, community settings and in private practice. Alison has worked for the Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Service specialising in parents and their babies. She has worked in Adult Mental Health, Child & Family Health and Youth services. Alison has been working in private practice for 7 years.
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Education
Masters of Psychology (Clinical)
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Graduate Diploma of Mental Health (Perinatal)
What you can expect from Alison
Someone who is empathic, has a sense of humor, is patient and kind. I value honesty, respect, effiency and sustainability. I am is interested in what relationships and values are important to you. I want practical changes to help improve your or your children's quality of life. Through the process of therapy I hope that people are able to better understand themselves and the relationships around them. I practices being 'mindful' and gratitude every day and still find it both worthwhile and a challenge.
Problems Alison can help with
Anxiety , phobias, fears
Depression and problems with mood
Parenting challenges
Trauma
Stress
Intense emotions/ problems with emotion regulation
Problems with relationships
Low self esteem
Thoughts about harming self
Adjusting to pregnancy and parenting
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment theories (including trained in Circle of Security, iMarte Meo)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Narrative Therapy
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