Alyson

Alyson is the founder of Gold Coast Counselling Centre. She completed her training in London, UK, and operated a successful practice there before emigrating to Australia in 2021. She holds a Bachelor Degree with Honours in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Master of Science in Psychology (with Hight Distinction). She is a registered Clinical Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counsellor Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Alyson has completed post graduate studies in Systemic Family Therapy at the Queensland Institute of Family Therapy, and is a member of the Australian Association of Family Therapist (AAFT). In addition, Alyson has completed further study in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) for working with relationships, and Synergetic Play Therapy, & Child Centred Play Therapy to support young children to work through their trauma. More recently Alyson has completed training in Clinical Supervision and offers support to fellow counsellors and psychotherapists.

Alyson has extensive experience working with families and couples, in addition to providing support for individuals facing various challenges. Her areas of interest include eating disorders and disordered eating, family therapy, couples counselling, and childhood trauma, which includes the sensitive topic of child sexual abuse.

Clients consistently describe Alyson as warm and empathic, highlighting her ability to create a safe and welcoming environment. They also note that she is incredibly knowledgeable about her field and is easy to talk to, making the counselling process smoother and more approachable. As a testament to her effectiveness, Alyson's clients frequently recommend her services to others seeking assistance.