ABOUT ALITHEA

So, here is a little about me.

MY QUALIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
I hold an APCC accredited four-year qualification in psychology, a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and until very recently held general registration with AHPRA with endorsement in Clinical Psychology as an area of practice. I have worked across various hospital and other health settings, including chronic disease/managed care, acute inpatient, palliative care, consultation liaison, and community mental health. In private practice I have supportted adults and children over 12 years with anxiety, including emotional or mental health concerns, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and other challenges. I have completed research on the impact of stress and anxiety on interpersonal functioning. I remain a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

MY BACKGROUND
Prior to training as a Clinical Psychologist, I worked in private practice for many years as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. My main areas of interest at that time were the management of eating and weight concerns, including in athletic populations; supporting athletic career transitions; and the relationship between physical and mental health. While I have an ongoing interest in exercise-based interventions and maintain connection to the field, I no longer practice in this space.

MY DOG
Ricky is a black & white whippet and therapy-dog-in-training. He misses you all!