I'm a registered psychologist, and psychotherapist. I work with individuals of all ages on a short-term or long-term basis. I apply what I know about how the mind works, including how the mind interacts with our emotional world, to your unique life-story. I also practice psychoanalysis. Psychotherapy is a bit like learning a musical instrument... the more time and attention we put into it, the more progress we make. Still, a lot can be gained with a limited number of sessions.
I work in the room on a short or long-term basis. I also practice psychoanalysis which involves frequent sessions per week, a long-term commitment from the client/patient, and optional use of the couch. These options are best talked about in your first session.
I do not currently offer video or tele-therapy.
ACT, Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Dream Work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Freudian, Interpersonal, Meditation, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Object Relations, Person Centred, Play Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Short-term Psychodynamic
My approach depends somewhat on the individual client/patient. Different people need different things at different times. My approach will be influenced by a number of factors: short versus long-term work, the age of the client, the individual reason for commencing psychotherapy, frequency of sessions per week.
I am a registered psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
I regularly attend ongoing professional development seminars, conferences, and professional supervision.
I have experience working in private practice, in psychiatric hospitals, and a school.
I am now in private practice full-time.
You can make an appointment by phone: 0438 269 578.
I do not make appointments by email.
There is plenty of unlimited parking near my room; on McClelland Street. There is also a bus stop close by.
My fee is $150 for the first ten sessions. Thereafter my fee is $125.
A referral from your GP may entitle you to up to 20 rebates per calendar year. Rebates for registered psychologists (like myself) are $87 per session.
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Alison O'CarrollPsychotherapist, Psychologist |
I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist. I work with individuals on a short-term or long-term basis. I apply what I know about how the mind works, including how the mind interacts with our emotional world, to your unique life-story. Early on in the process I do a great deal of listening to you in order to get as full an understanding as is possible of your history, circumstances, present needs, and hopes for your future. I recommend at least once-weekly sessions. ...