Discover a safe space where your mental health journey is honoured with kindness and professionalism. Our expert clinical psychologist Doc Alyssa Ryan combines over 15 years of experience with a personalised approach, focusing on your strengths to navigate from surviving to thriving.

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Grow Stronger with Personalised Support.

Our holistic approach emphasises resilience, offering strategies to manage life's discomforts. Our expert clinical psychologist Doc Alyssa Ryan’s expertise in resilience training helps individuals navigate through challenges, fostering a rewarding life aligned with personal values and strengths.

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Dr Alyssa Ryan

DPsych MAPS FCCLP STAP

Alyssa approaches her work with professionalism and kindness. She creates a warm, accepting space for clients to explore difficult issues. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and many years of experience and additional training, she is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health. Alyssa sees her role as collaborating with her clients to develop a personalised approach to address the client’s concerns. Often, this begins with a focus on surviving, and moves into thriving.

Alyssa specialises in couples’ therapy (with a focus on LGBTQIA+ and diverse relationship structures), mood disorders, trauma, and coping with physical illness. She has advanced training in emotionally focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, EMDR, and professional coaching.

Alyssa understands and respects the strength it takes to do psychological work. She believes individuals do the best they can with the skills and learning they have. Reach out to her via email or her website to see how she can help you reach your goals. LGBTQIA+ ally - love is love.

Please see below for our pricing details and Medicare rebate information.

50 Minute Consultation

$240

We accommodate Medicare rebates under the Better Access Scheme and accept private health insurance, DVA, and NDIS referrals. Supervision sessions are offered at the same rate, with potential discounts for full-time students. For reports and documentation, additional fees based on time required may apply. For a detailed breakdown of our pricing structure and services, please get in touch with our team

Building Stronger, Healthier Relationships

Specialising in couples' therapy and interpersonal issues, Alyssa employs a blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and more to deepen bonds and resolve conflicts, fostering meaningful connections.

Explore our specialties for personalised assistance with your health concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Description

  • Specialising in emotionally focused therapy and positive parenting, tailored for couples facing trauma or health challenges, and exploring diverse relationship structures.

  • Advocacy and experienced care for individuals exploring their identity, facing mood distress or trauma related to their queer identity in a safe environment.

  • Addressing mood disorders stemming from early attachment injuries using multiple therapeutic modalities to heal historical wounds.

  • Advanced, collaborative therapy for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their self-awareness and therapeutic approach.

  • Exploring identity, meaning, and purpose through existential therapy, beneficial for those facing terminal illness or seeking life fulfilment.

  • Certified in EFT for couples and individuals, focusing on attachment history to improve emotional communication and meet emotional needs.

  • Utilising skills to manage discomfort and align actions with personal values for a thriving life.

  • Addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors through a systematic approach to improve emotional well-being.

  • Efficient trauma treatment focusing on processing traumatic events to decrease distress and move forward.

  • Identifying and resolving self-defeating thought and behavior patterns rooted in childhood for present-day freedom.

  • Goal-oriented, collaborative coaching to clarify life dilemmas, enhance communication, and manage stress for achieving more in life.

“I felt so welcomed and didn’t feel judged on explaining symptoms or concerns..”

Talisa C.

“I found everyone to be very friendly and professional. The doctor has great manner and communication. Very happy with my care.”

Sonya H.

“From when you walk into the practice. The staff are friendly kind and professional.”

Matt K.