Alison Turner

Alison is a Registered Psychologist who welcomes clients of all ages, from preschoolers to older adults. She has a particular interest in child and adolescent mental health including psychological assessment and diagnosis of intellectual impairment, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning difficulties, as well as women’s mental health especially during the menopausal years.

Alison is empathetic and draws on lived experience to provide a compassionate, neuro-affirming space where clients can feel comfortable to just be and when ready, work towards goals and living their best life. She values collaboration in therapy and encourages feedback, recognising that each client is the expert of their own life.

Alison has experience working with a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma including PTSD, grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, behaviour management, gender identity and emotional dysregulation. Her treatment approach reflects a holistic lens using a range of evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

Alison is registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI). She holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology Honours) and a Bachelor of Business at the University of Southern Queensland and is currently studying toward a Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses at Queensland University of Technology.

Outside of work, Alison enjoys spending time with her neurodivergent family, staying active, exploring nature, cooking, gardening, and relaxing with a good coffee.