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allison@optimalhealth.com.au |
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http://www.optimalhealth.com.au/ |
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Qualification / Job Title
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| Clinical and Health Psychologist |
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Employer
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| Optimal Health and Performance |
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ACT Background and Training
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| Introduction and Advanced ACT workshops with Dr Russell Harris.
ACT for Weight Loss with Ann Bailey and Joseph Ciarrochi
ACT for Depression with Robert D Zettle
Reading extensively about the application of ACT to a range of clinical problems. |
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ACT Experience ( in years)
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| 3 |
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Types of Clients
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| Allison specialises in understanding the effects of psychological factors related to health and illness. She is interested in the application of psychology to life-style risk factor modification, increasing patient adherence to medical plans and lifestyle changes required for effective chronic disease management, and using psychological treatment for problems that may accompany ill health and injury such as anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, sleep, and eating concerns. |
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Clinical Specialties
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| Allison is a a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and a full member of both the Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists and College of Clinical Psychologists. |
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Additional Information
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| I have a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne. My doctoral thesis examined the psychosocial impact of epilepsy on young people and I am a current board member for Epilepsy ACT. |
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