Know when to seek help

Psychology is a very personal experience and clients are unique.

My approach is client centred, empathic and empowering. I help adults and couples with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger and grief. it might be time to consider making an appointment if you experience any of the following:

  • You have been unable to resolve issues that are troubling you, despite your best efforts
  • The way you feel is having an impact on your sleep, concentration, eating habits, memory, relationships, and ability to enjoy life
  • You feel stuck or the obstacles that prevent you feeling better or achieving your desired goals are hard to tackle
  • You feel you have less control over your life, finding it difficult to make choices and decisions that move you in the direction you want to go
  • You find it increasingly difficult to regulate your emotions and the effect is beginning to show in your relationship with yourself and others
  • You increasingly doubt yourself or your self esteem and confidence are diminishing.

About Alessandra

Alessandra Raudino has completed a Master in Clinical and Community Psychology in Italy and a PhD in Developmental Psychology in the UK.

Throughout her career, Alessandra has worked in private practice, outpatient hospital clinics, psychiatric inpatient clinics and university settings. In addition to practicing as a therapist, Alessandra has had an active career as a researcher in academia and government. Her research was focused on anxiety and parenting styles, conduct problems, attachment and schizophrenia epidemiology.

Alessandra is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and is registered with the Australian Health and Regulation Agency and the Italian Psychology Board. She is member of the ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders), ACFEB (The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour), and the ASPR (Australian Society for Psychiatric Research).

Alessandra’s areas of interest and expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, complex grief, mood difficulties, long term life patterns, relationships, couple therapy, life transitions, emotional health, self esteem, self image and eating problems.

In her work with individuals, Alessandra offers both short term and longer term therapy. She has trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural traditions, including CBT-E, CBT, Motivational Interview, Psycho-dynamic therapy and Gottman Relationship Counselling, enabling a tailored approach.

Areas of particular focus for Alessandra are complex grief and depression, adjustment disorders and eating disorders. Helping people to go through very stressful situations requiring change, such as loss of a job, relationship break-up and grief, and finding ways to see their lives from new and creative perspectives.

In her work with couples, she blends attachment theory with Gottman therapy and more traditional Behavioural Framework and Emotional Focused Therapy, helping couples to understand the origin of their conflict as an opportunity to grow and develop, and learn how to communicate more effectively to open possibilities for both partners.

Alessandra brings warmth, support, insight and dedication to her work with clients. Against a strong academic and intellectual background, she sees her greatest strength as an ability to relate well with people and understand their needs. She is motivated by a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to helping others.

Appointments

Appointments are typically 50-55 minutes long.

You do not need a referral for an appointment, unless you want to claim under the Better Access scheme and take advantage of the Medicare rebate.

Please email or call to make an appointment. You may need to leave a message.

For a consultation time please send me a message and I will try to accommodate your request as soon as possible.

Alternatively, book online via the link below.

What to expect from your first appointment

In the first session you will have an opportunity to talk about why you have come and what you hope to achieve. We will work together to reach a shared understanding of what the issues are.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Complex Grief & Loss
  • Eating Disorders
  • Work Related Stress
  • Communication Skills
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Gottman Therapy

Fees & Rebates

Better Access Scheme & Medicare Rebate

To access a Medicare rebate, you will need your General Practitioner to assess whether you are eligible for psychological services under Medicare. If eligible you will be given a “Mental Health Care Plan” that you will need to bring along to your first appointment.

You will be entitled to a reimbursement of $93.35 per session. Once you reached your yearly safety net with Medicare the reimbursement will increase to $206 per session.

Private Health Funds

Please check with your health fund to see if you are able to claim for psychological services. This may depend on the type of health cover you have.

Fees

The cost of 55 minute consultation is $250 for individuals and $395 for couples (Gottman Method).

Cancellation Fees

If you need to cancel or postpone an appointment, please provide 48 hours notice – otherwise you will be charged 50% of the consultation fee. Please note late cancellations or no shows will incur a full fee.


Contact

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Dr. Alessandra Raudino is contactable via mobile on
04‭01 687 130‬

175 Young Street, Parkside, South Australia 5063

Fax: 08 8490 8552

Video sessions and phone consultations are available