Counselling for a Better Life
Our integrative counselling approach is tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. By combining evidence-based frameworks with empathy, creativity, and care, we create a therapeutic experience that is both effective and deeply engaging.
Approach and Philosophy
Our counselling approach is integrative and personalised, responding to each client’s unique experiences and goals. We blend evidence-based psychological frameworks with creativity and compassion to ensure therapy is both effective and deeply engaging.
Distinctive features include:
- Extensive experience working within educational settings
- A strong focus on building resilience and self-efficacy
- Creative and alternative approaches to trauma healing through art and narrative methods
- A commitment to meeting clients where they are, within a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Qualifications and Experience
The Psychotherapy Studio is led by Alison Sciascia (BA, DipEd, M Couns & Psychoth.), a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a strong background in education and emotional wellbeing.
Professional Background:
- Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy
- Extensive experience supporting students and families in school environments
- Skilled in creative, expressive, and narrative approaches for emotional development and trauma recovery.
Services Offered
- Individual counselling for children, adolescents, and adults
- Creative Arts Therapy sessions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Narrative Therapy for trauma and identity work
- Trauma-informed and psychodynamic counselling
- Couples counselling using the Gottman Method
- Group therapy for children and adolescents
- Workshops for resilience building, parenting, and wellbeing
- School consultations and educator support for neurodiverse students
Get Started Today
Clients are encouraged to book a free initial 15-minute phone or online consultation, allowing you to explore your goals, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit before beginning therapy.
Areas of Interest and Expertise
- Supporting couples to strengthen connection and communication through evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method
- Building resilience in children and adolescents
- Supporting neurodiverse children and teens
- Facilitating group therapy for social, emotional, and behavioural support needs
- Promoting emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing through creative arts and storytelling.
Practical Information
- Free 15-minute consultation (phone or online) available for new clients Session formats: In-person or online
- Purpose of consultation: To discuss your goals, explore whether the approach is a good fit, and outline possible next steps
- Clients are welcome to book their first full session following the initial consultation
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