Psychologist Gold Coast
Dr Christine Ellisdon
Clinical Psychologist
BSocSc(FamilyStudies) Hons, DPsych(Clinical), MAPS
Treating a range of presenting concerns including:
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Anxiety disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Couples counselling
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Depression
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Insomnia
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Women’s health issues
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Communication and assertiveness
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Study and work related stress
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Grief and loss
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Adjustment disorder
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Pain management
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Personal growth
Medicare rebates available
Medicare rebates are available With a Mental Health Care plan. Talk to your GP for more information.
Private Health Insurance
Private Health insurance is available. Check your private health plan for more details.
Workers compensation
Registered provider for WorkSafe QLD .
Gold Coast Clinic
MedCentres Robina Gold Coast
Counselling sessions are available at MedCentres Robina in the Gold Coast. Christine also provides services via Telehealth if this is your preferred option.
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Short waiting period for first appointments.
Aligned Psychology Services works to ensure there are available session times for new referrals so that you won’t have to wait too long to start your counselling. We will be in touch within 24-48 hours to discuss your enquiry. Wait times for appointments with Christine are currently between 5-14 days.
About Dr Christine Ellisdon
I enjoy supporting individuals and couples in addressing the barriers that prevent them from living life to the fullest and from experiencing deep and fulfilling relationships. I believe in the internal resources each person has and the wisdom of the body to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others so they can feel more settled in daily life.
Psychological counselling can help you uncover how your life experiences have shaped your behaviour patterns, feelings, and beliefs, and how and why protective mechanisms have developed. Working with the body can be a powerful part of this process, where learning to observe feelings and physical sensations in the body in a particular way, while engaging in other mind-body exercises, can help unlock feelings of ‘stuckness’ and help shift feelings from being difficult or overwhelming to manageable and freeing. New ways of relating to your internal and external experiences can then develop where the ability cope and self-regulate may increase while self-awareness can also develop. Areas such as self-expression, clarifying values, maximising strengths and connecting with purpose are also common areas many people find beneficial to address.
You don’t need to have mental health issues to benefit from psychological counselling, it is for anyone who feels their life could be more fulfilling and enriching.
Therapeutic Modalities
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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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Somatic Therapy
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Sensorimotor psychotherapy
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Schema Therapy
Registrations and Education
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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registered
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Australian Psychological Society Member
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Level 2
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 2 (partially completed)
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CBT-I Certification
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Medicare Provider
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Registered SIRA Provider – Worker’s Compensation NSW
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Registered Provider Worker’s Compensation QLD
How to book
Call us 0429 355 085 or email us at admin@alignedpsychology.com.au
If you would like to book an initial 15 minute intake call with Christine to discuss your support needs be sure to mention this when you get in touch.
Our Admin team will call you within 24 hours (weekdays) of receiving your enquiry to book you a session time or an intake call with Christine.