Experience

Northside Psychology

• Australia
• Mental Health Care

• Provisional Psychologist

  • Jan 2020 - Present



CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counsellor

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019



IPAR

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  IPAR is a leading provider of injury prevention, injury management and return to work services in Australia. IPAR's services help people stay safe, well and productive at work, reducing the impact of illness and injury on individuals, their family, employers and the community. IPAR is a leading provider of injury prevention, injury management and return to work services in Australia. IPAR's services help people stay safe, well and productive at work, reducing the impact of illness and injury on individuals, their family, employers and the community.



Red Nose Australia

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bereavement Counsellor and Support Service Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2018

  This challenging and incredibly rewarding position enabled Alison to practice in a wide scope of different mental health areas. As a bereavement counsellor, Alison coordinated client sessions and case management, as well as leading and facilitating group discussion and therapy. As support services coordinator, Alison renewed and reorganised the role of a specialised group of volunteers, trained to assist bereaved families. In undertaking the position, Alison worked closely with the CEO to reform current policy surrounding appropriate provision of services and update the depth of support Red Nose ACT is able to offer.



The Australian National University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Honours

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Having received a first-round offer to undertake her Honours in Psychology at the ANU, Alison is enjoying the challenges and academic opportunities offered by the College of Medicine, Biology and the Environment. The highly collaborative nature of such a small cohort means that Alison has also been able to work closely with her supervisor and interact effectively with others towards a common goal.

• Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2015

  Alison completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies in 2015. This was a demanding course that required Alison to complete a range of studies on human behaviour. Alison has achieved and maintained a high level academic profile and has developed excellent organisational, communication and research skills.



Monash University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master of Counselling

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  The Masters of Counselling course at Monash University is an Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) approved course, providing both a nationally recognised qualification and abundant base of counselling experience. Combining her knowledge and experience to achieve outstanding academic results, Alison’s aim in undertaking this course has been to enrich her current qualifications, thereby offering a deeper and more effective approach towards her goal of practicing as a clinical psychologist.



Lifeline Australia

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Telephone Crisis Support (Volunteer)

  • Jun 2014 - May 2016

  Lifeline Australia is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Alison acted as a Telephone Crisis Support (Volunteer), a role at the ‘frontline’ of Lifeline’s work. This was a demanding position, requiring excellence in skilled counselling and communications with a strong and empathetic understanding of human emotions. This is a direct client service role within a community setting that requires demonstrated experience in counselling and group facilitation. While at Lifeline, Alison counselled callers on wide range of complex and sensitive issues.