To support recovery for those experiencing stress or suffering, and to assist in developing tools to make overall change.
We come to know ourselves during the therapeutic process, through insight and acceptance.
His curiosity about why we are, as well as what we are, motivates endless study and research, all with the aim of living a more rewarding life and being a more valuable therapist. He is a registered counsellor with the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA), College of Counselling.
Alistair considers the work of Carl Rogers (1902-1987), a founder of humanistic psychology, fundamental to his practice. Rogers’ theoretical framework around change and human actualisation, put plainly, moving from stress and anxiety toward a fulfilling, meaningful life, is the outcome of a successful therapeutic alliance. Essential to this, Stephen Porges’ work on Polyvagal Theory outlines the necessary elements for positive change to occur, that is, the therapeutic relationship is embedded in safety and trust.
Alistair is also a casual academic and tutor at Western Sydney University (WSU), teaching counselling and therapy to graduate students.
Alistair is principally trained as a humanistic, attachment theory focused, interpersonal neurobiological-informed, person-centred therapist.
If you’ve had therapy or counselling before and it was an unsatisfying experience it might have simply been a case of having had the wrong professional at the wrong time. We don’t know what we don’t know, and you never know what you’re in store for with a different therapist.
Life can be hard, and it demands your attention. We must work toward the goals we want to achieve. From within the safety of the therapeutic alliance, insight and inspiration are just moments away.
Alistair’s practice is in the inner west and he works week days, and Saturdays, by appointment only. Private therapy and counselling are not covered by mental health care plans or Medicare and Referrals are not necessary.
Alistair is happy to meet you over the phone to begin with if you’d prefer. He offers a free 15-minute phone consultation for new clients wishing to see if he is the right fit for them. Please get in touch for an appointment.
