[Psychologist name], Registered Psychologist
[Psychologist name] is the registered psychologist behind Perfectly Aligned Psychology in Balgownie, and the person you will see for every session and assessment. Anyone weighing up a psychologist in Wollongong deserves to know who they would be working with, so this page sets out their background, training and experience.
People often want to know more than a list of qualifications. They want a sense of who they will be talking to, what kinds of problems that person knows well, and how they work. We have tried to answer all three here.
For more about the practice itself, including our standards, rooms and the areas we serve, see about Perfectly Aligned Psychology.
What is [Psychologist name]'s background and registration?
[Psychologist name] is a [registered or clinical] psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA registration number [PSY number to confirm]. They hold [qualifications to confirm] and have [number] years of experience in [settings to confirm], before establishing Perfectly Aligned Psychology in Balgownie in [year].
[Career summary to confirm: for example, earlier roles in community mental health, school counselling, hospital or trauma services, and private practice.]
As a psychologist in Wollongong's northern suburbs, [Psychologist name] sees clients from across the Illawarra, alongside telehealth clients from regional NSW and interstate.
Registration as a psychologist in Australia requires an accredited sequence of study and supervised practice, followed by ongoing professional development and peer consultation every year. You can check [Psychologist name]'s current registration on the public AHPRA register of practitioners.
[Professional memberships to confirm, for example the Australian Psychological Society and the EMDR Association of Australia.]
What EMDR training does [Psychologist name] have?
[Psychologist name] has completed [EMDR training level to confirm, for example EMDRAA-approved basic training in EMDR therapy], and [accreditation status to confirm]. They use EMDR for post-traumatic stress, single-incident trauma, and anxiety linked to specific memories, both in person and by telehealth.
EMDR training in Australia is completed in stages. Basic training covers the eight-phase protocol, with supervised practice between parts. Clinicians can then work toward accreditation through the EMDR Association of Australia, which involves further consultation and a substantial number of supervised clinical sessions.
[Advanced training to confirm, for example EMDR with children, complex trauma, or online delivery.]
Our EMDR therapy in Wollongong page explains how the approach works and who it suits.
What experience does [Psychologist name] have with emergency services?
[Psychologist name] works with police, paramedics, firefighters, SES volunteers and other frontline workers, including people with cumulative trauma and workplace injury claims. [Specific experience to confirm, for example previous roles with an emergency service agency or peer support program.]
Frontline work brings exposures that most people never face, and a culture that often discourages asking for help. [Psychologist name] understands shift work, operational stress and the pressure to keep going, and does not need things explained before getting to work.
Sessions can be scheduled around rosters, including early morning and evening times [confirm hours], and telehealth makes it easier to keep appointments during busy periods or after a transfer to another region.
The practice is set up for workers compensation claims under SIRA, so injured workers can access treatment without paying a gap on approved sessions.
Read more about psychology for emergency services workers, including the concerns we see most often.
What experience does [Psychologist name] have with children and adolescents?
[Psychologist name] sees children from about [4] years of age and teenagers up to 18, for anxiety, school refusal, emotional regulation, behaviour and trauma, always with parents involved in a way that suits the young person's age. [Specific experience to confirm, for example school or paediatric settings.]
With younger children, sessions use play, drawing and practical activities, and parents learn strategies to use at home.
Many families come after a child has already seen other professionals, or after a difficult experience with services. [Psychologist name] takes time to understand what has and has not helped before, so the plan builds on that history rather than repeating it.
With teenagers, the focus shifts to building trust and respecting their growing independence, while keeping parents informed about the things that matter.
Families can read more on the child psychologist in Wollongong and adolescent psychology pages.
What assessments does [Psychologist name] provide?
[Psychologist name] assesses children and teenagers for ADHD, autism, learning and cognitive questions, using standardised tools such as the WISC-V and ADOS-2 [confirm tools and training]. Every assessment includes a written report and a feedback session.
[Assessment training to confirm, for example ADOS-2 clinical training and experience with school and NDIS reports.]
One clinician carries each assessment from first interview to final feedback, which keeps the findings joined up.
Each assessment is described on our child and teen assessments page.
How does [Psychologist name] approach therapy?
[Psychologist name]'s approach is warm, direct and practical. Sessions draw on CBT, EMDR, ACT and, for children, parent-supported methods, chosen to fit each person's goals, with progress measured and discussed openly.
[A short personal statement in the psychologist's own words to confirm, for example why they became a psychologist and what they hope clients feel after a session.]
You can read more about the practice's philosophy on our approach to therapy.
How do I book with [Psychologist name]?
Call 0435 165 763 or book online to make a time with [Psychologist name]. Sessions are available at the Balgownie rooms and by telehealth anywhere in Australia. If you have a GP plan or workers compensation claim, have the details handy when you book.
Forms, consent and first-session details sit in the new clients guide. The full list of services lives on the Perfectly Aligned Psychology site.
Questions about our psychologist
Are you a clinical or registered psychologist?
[Psychologist name] is a [registered or clinical psychologist to confirm] with the Psychology Board of Australia. Both registered and clinical psychologists are qualified to provide evidence-based therapy. The difference affects training pathway and the Medicare rebate, not whether you can be helped with common concerns such as anxiety or trauma.
Are you EMDR accredited?
[Confirm accreditation status.] [Psychologist name] has completed [EMDR training level to confirm] and uses EMDR regularly with clients. Accreditation through the EMDR Association of Australia requires further consultation and clinical experience beyond basic training, and we will update this page if that status changes.
Do you see clients in person and online?
Yes. [Psychologist name] sees clients in person at Suite 4, 154 Balgownie Road, Balgownie, and by secure video anywhere in Australia. Many clients combine the two, for example attending in person at first and moving to telehealth once therapy is under way.
Book with [Psychologist name]
Sessions in Balgownie and by telehealth, with Medicare rebates available under a GP plan.