Towards Optimism Psychological Services

Towards Optimism Psychological Services

Erin Lear and Alexandra Wilsdon are experienced Clinical Psychologists registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Erin has extensive experience working with children, families and adults with a variety of presenting concerns, including
- Anxiety / depression
- Children's challenging behaviours
- Relationship and attachment difficulties
- Grief and trauma
- Learning difficulties and educational assessments
- Parenting education and support.
Erin has experience in providing individual and group therapy, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relaxation and Stress Management Strategies, and Attachment-Based Parenting Interventions.

Alexandra has worked in multiple setting in Australia and the UK. She has experience working across the lifespan and in hospital, outpatient, rural and private settings. Alexandra has a particular interest in;
- Adult mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety, panic)
- Adolescents and adults with physical health issues (e.g. neurological and autoimmune conditions)
- Medically unexplained symptoms (e.g. non-epileptic seizures)
- Habit Reversal Training for children and adults with Tourette Syndrome
- Mental health and wellbeing of individuals in rural and remote locations
- Childhood social, emotional, educational assessments
- Parenting education and support for challenging childhood behaviours.
Alexandra has provided both individual and group therapeutic interventions, and uses a variety of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and various Relaxation and Stress Management Strategies.

As Clinical Psychologists registered with Medicare, we can offer the maximum Medicare rebate to those who are referred under a valid Mental Health Care Plan by their GP. Please contact Erin (0426 667 454) or Alexandra (0403 279 630) for further information, or to make an appointment.
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