Allison Carcary
Counselling Psychologist
B.Sc. Psych (Hons), Grad. Dip. Mental Health Sciences (Child, Adolescent, Family Therapies), MAPS MCCOUNP
Marte Mao Practitioner

Individual therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, develop awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Allison offers therapeutic support with warmth, respect and empathy while you are navigating the complex emotions and decisions of early childrearing. Whilst there are many common themes, Allison sees each client as a unique individual who brings their own beliefs, past experiences, fears, and expectations to therapy.

In session, Allison will provide space for you to tell your story and talk openly about any specific challenges you may be facing. Together, you and Allison will explore and build a deeper understanding of who you are, your emotional needs and your key relationships. This may include exploration of your experiences of being parented, attachment patterns, past trauma and family of origin factors that may shape current patterns of thinking, responding and relating.  Whether you are in the stage of preconception, pregnancy, or early parenting, it can be reassuring to know that you are not alone in your experience.

Allison has gained extensive experience in Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Education. For the past 15 years she has focused her work in the area of Perinatal Psychology where she recognises that the complexities attached to fertility treatment, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, adjustment to parenting, and childrearing can shape individual’s lives in significant ways.

Allison tailors her interventions to each client’s needs, drawing on a flexible, attachment-based framework and a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, Schema Therapy and the Marte Meo Method.

Areas of Special Interest

• Preconception, including fertility issues
• Pregnancy
• Perinatal Loss
• Antenatal depression and anxiety
• Birth Trauma
• Premature Birth
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Parent- infant attachment
• Adjustment issues
• Infants
• Toddlers
• Parenting

Professional Memberships

• Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Member APS College of Counselling Psychologists (CCOUNP)
• Member APS Perinatal & Infant Psychology Interest Group (PIPIG)
• Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMH)

Fees & Rebates

Cost: $200 per 50 minute session *Medicare Rebate: $96.65 (or more if you have reached the Medicare safety net)
Out of Pocket:  $103.35
Payment options: Cash, bank transfer

* Medicare rebates are available to those who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician.  This must be in place prior to the first claimable session.

Available in person and Telehealth online:
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Evenings negotiable (Please phone to discuss times which may suit)

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, including early morning and evening appointments on request. Some Wednesdays on request.

Telehealth to clients Nationwide.

Please contact Allison to organise an appointment

Contact: 0422 429 379 or use the contact form below

Parents are welcome to bring their Babies and/or Toddlers