About Alannah

Alannah works with individuals 16+ years of age, across a wide-range of concerns. She has a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults with ADHD, and is able to offer clients both treatment & assessments.

Alannah is a trauma-informed psychologist, her approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centered—focused on helping clients navigate issues like emotional regulation, trauma, interpersonal conflict, personal identity, and mental health concerns through a holistic lens.

She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and work toward lasting wellbeing. Alannah integrates mindfulness, self-acceptance, and body awareness into her practice, tailoring each session to meet the unique psychological and physical needs of her clients.

As a neurodivergent-affirming practitioner, Alannah celebrates individual differences and works with clients to identify personal goals and supportive strategies that highlight their strengths.

Alannah has been running Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group sessions since October 2025. These sessions are small groups of 3-4 people and focus on teaching practical strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, strengthen communication and build greater self-awareness. If you would like to learn more about these sessions, please contact reception@presenceofmind.com.au.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Emotion-Focused Therapy

• Schema Therapy techniques

• Psychoeducation

• Mindfulness and Stress Relief.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Areas of interest

Identity, trauma, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, boundaries, self-care, addiction, cognitive assessment, personal development, and bodily awareness.

Qualifications and Training

• Psychology (Honours)

• Accredited Psychologist (AHPRA)

• Master of Clinical Psychology (2025)

• Clinical Psychologist Registrar