Psychologist

Qualifications:

Aileen is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) since 2020 after completing her studies through the 5+1 pathway. She also holds
AHPRA-Approved Supervisor Status.

Experience:

Aileen has been working as a general psychologist since 2020, possessing diverse experience
across various settings:

School Settings: Aileen has gained valuable insights as a school psychologist, where her focus
is on working with children and adolescents. Her approach emphasizes close collaboration with
their support systems, including family, school, and other relevant services, to ensure holistic
care. She has also led student mental health initiatives at both school and system levels, and
provided expert consultations and support to schools.

Forensic Setting: Aileen has experience in forensic settings, providing trauma-informed care
and managing complex mental health presentations (e.g., PTSD, anxiety, depression) in secure
environments. She implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT) and
collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

Consultant Psychologist: Aileen provides supervision to psychology students completing postgraduate courses and offers professional development and mentoring to a wide range of
professionals.

Areas of expertise:

Aileen is focused on providing evidence-based treatment methods to help people from all walks
of life, with a particular emphasis on children and adolescents. Her expertise includes:

Interventions: Tailored evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT), individual and group therapy,
psycho-education programs, skill-building and coping strategies, positive psychology mental
health prevention programs, and critical incident response/debriefs.

Populations: Children, adolescents (primary focus), adults, individuals experiencing complex
mental health presentations, those who have experienced significant adversity, Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse (CALD) individuals, refugees and asylum seekers, and professionals in
demanding environments.

Little about me

Aileen brings a compassionate, culturally responsive, and client- and family-centred approach to
her work, deeply rooted in her lived experience as a migrant to Australia. She is fluent in both
English and Spanish. She is committed to providing inclusive and supportive care to people
from all backgrounds, taking pride in her ability to connect with individuals of all ages and
backgrounds. She strives to create a safe and encouraging space where clients feel
comfortable exploring their concerns and working towards positive change. Aileen is passionate
about promoting belonging, social justice, and equity, and actively advocates for historically
marginalised communities