About ALECIA
Psychologist (Provisional)
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
- Assessments: Alecia has limited availability for assessments for adult telehealth
- Therapy: Waitlist available
- Face to face (in Mount Barker, SA) and telehealth (via phone or video) appts.
- NDIS and privately paying clients (i.e., no Medicare clients)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional Registrations:
- Registered Provisional Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) since 2022
- Provisional Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
Recent Professional Development:
- Yellow Ladybugs: PMDD, Hormones and Neurodivergence workshop
- Ross Greene: Introduction to Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) – Advanced course
- Amanda Moses: Autism Burnout webinar
- The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast with Dr Michelle Livlock & Monique Mitchelson
- MIGDAS-2 Online Workshop: Sensory-Based Interview (4hrs)
- Additude Magazine ADHD experts podcast
- PEERS Certified Provider
- Emerging Minds - Decolonising mental health when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
- Yellow Ladybugs - 2024 Conference
- Neurodivergence and Sexuality - Divergent Futures
- Gender-affirming Practice 101 - Lumen Gorrie
University Education:
- Currently - Master of Forensic Mental Health – Uni NSW – online
- 2021 – Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Hons Second Class Division A) (Major: Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice): Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Student Mentor
Previous work experience:
- Providing therapy with neurodivergent clients
- Conducting assessments (cognitive, memory, Autism, ADHD)
- Disability support work
While Alecia is a fantastic psychologist, she was also:
- Primary School SRC rep
- Bridgewater Women’s Football Club Vice-Captain (2019)
- Bridgewater Women’s Football sub-committee member (2019)
- Department for Correctional Services volunteer
- Strathalbyn Softball Club: Coaches Award (2019/2020), Runner-Up Best and Fairest (2020/2021), Grand Final Winner (2020/2021)!!!
Glitter Bombs! (Areas of focused interest):
- Neurodivergence – including PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy/"Pathological Demand Avoidance"), burnout, and all Neurodivergences
- Forensic Psychology
- Sexual health
- Neuro-affirming language and development of affirming assessment measures
Psychological services for children and teenagers:
Our goal is to meet clients where they are at with methods that are best suited to their individual needs. Often with children (and playful teens and adults!) this includes play based therapy (think board games, craft, and movement activities). We would love to hear about your interests and you are welcome to bring your own favourite fidgets, items, or comforts to your session with you.
Alecia is also happy to meet with parents to provide support and education to manage various challenges.
What is a Provisional Psychologist?
Whilst Alecia has nearly completed the "practice" stage of her study, she has a Psychology Board of Australia approved external Supervisor and also Monique as an internal Supervisor to ensure Alecia practices in a high quality, competent and ethical manner.
Phoenix Psychology and Support acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.