Dr Alegado Aileen (Psychologist)

Name

Dr Alegado Victoria Aileen

Qualifications

DClinPsych

BSc(Hons)

Occupation

Psychologist

Gender

Female

Languages Spoken

Tagalog (Filipino)

Over the last 9 years, I have worked in private practice across NZ, Melbourne and Sydney. My background was in Neuropsychology and prior to moving to private practice, I spent several years working in research and clinically at the public sector. I am passionate about empowering my clients in identifying unhelpful patterns and working collaboratively with them to improve on their quality of life. I adopt a solutions focussed approach to aid with crisis and managing distress; whilst also working with underlying vulnerabilities that cause relapse or chronic issues. I believe in everyone’s capacity to change with the right guidance and tools. My clients would describe me as a enthusiastic, warm and compassionate therapist. My areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of mood disorders and traumas – Depression, Anxiety disorders (OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety), Bipolar Mood Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief/ Loss. I draw upon evidenced based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy. My belief is therapy can be an insightful and challenging experience but at the same time have a supportive process that creates a healthier sense of self. Other than my clinical work, I have interest in public awareness of mental health in the community and the media as I have taken active part in delivering workshops, seminars, interviews for promotion of mental health awareness and supervising mental health clinician as Board Approved Supervisor of the APS.