Alison is a Registered Psychologist supporting adults, adolescents (and parents of adolescents) experiencing emotional, relational and life challenges. She works with anxiety, low mood, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions and personal growth.
Alison takes a psychologically informed and individualised approach, with a particular interest in understanding the patterns that influence how people experience themselves, their emotions and their relationships. She works collaboratively with clients to develop insight, build more effective ways of responding and make changes that are meaningful to them.
Her therapeutic approach draws on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and Gottman-informed approaches, integrating these according to each client’s needs and goals.
Alongside her private practice, Alison has extensive experience as a School Psychologist, bringing additional expertise in adolescent development, emotional regulation, learning and neurodiversity. Her professional background also includes research in emotion regulation, with her work published in Australian Psychologist.
Qualifications: BPsych (Hons) | Grad Dip Ed | Grad Cert (Counselling)
Alison’s areas of interest include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Relationship Concerns
- Parenting Concerns
- Family Concerns
- Trauma
- Work or School-Related Stress
- Life Transitions
Alison’s therapy techniques include:
- Neuro-Affirming Approach
- Gender Affirming Approach
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- The Gottman Method
- Schema Therapy
Alison runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients.
Appointment duration: 51 minutes
Sessions rates:
Individuals: $220.00 per appointment ($250.00 per appointment after 5pm)
Telehealth: Yes
Medicare rebate is available with a Mental Health Care Plan for individual appointments.
Cancellation Policy: Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. For cancellations under 48 hours, 50% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate. For cancellations under 24 hours, 100% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate.
Please note: Alison accepts bookings for adolescents 15+ and adults.
** Please note the first floor Fremantle office where Alison is based does not have ramp or lift access, we apologise for this ***
