ALYSSIA SIMOS

BPsychSc, BPsychSc (Hons), MClinPsych

Alyssia is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at the University of Newcastle and a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney. Alyssia is currently completing a PhD, where her research focuses on improving treatments for individuals experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and nightmares. She is a published author and has presented her research at various national and international conferences. Alyssia holds general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Alyssia is a genuine, warm and relatable therapist who utilises a collaborative approach to therapy. She introduces evidence-based skills in a thoughtful and tailored manner, as you work together to overcome your specific challenges. Alyssia provides both individual and group therapy, as well as cognitive assessments. Alyssia works with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Alyssia has experience across both public and private sectors and works with a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-harm post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, difficulties with emotion regulation, personality disorders, addiction, and chronic pain. In her clinical practise, Alyssia utilises a range of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Schema Therapy (ST) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Thursday: 9am-5pm

Friday: 9am-5pm

Available to see new clients from October 2024