Media Ali
Counselling Psychologist
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Media completed her psychology training in Auckland, New Zealand (Aotearoa), and holds postgraduate qualifications in counselling psychology. She is registered to practise as a psychologist in both Australia and New Zealand, with an endorsement in Counselling Psychology.
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Experience & Therapeutic Approach
Media has experience across both government and private sectors, supporting clients through complex emotional, relational, and life‑stage challenges. She offers a therapeutic approach grounded in cultural understanding, warmth, and a steady, compassionate presence. Working within a trauma‑informed, relational framework, she places strong value on the therapeutic relationship and fosters a space that is collaborative, well paced, and anchored in safety and trust. Her clinical focus includes supporting clients experiencing emotional, behavioural, and adjustment‑related difficulties, particularly those arising from adverse or challenging life events.
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Media offers individual psychological therapy for adults seeking support with:
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Anxiety (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, and panic disorders)
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Depression
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Grief and loss
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Complex trauma and Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
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Managing difficult emotions
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Relationship difficulties (individual therapy only)
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Cross‑cultural stress, identity, and intergenerational patterns
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Parenting stress and parenting through separation (therapeutic support only; not related to court, custody, or legal processes)
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Stress and burnout
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Sleep difficulties
Media draws on a range of evidence‑based modalities, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma focused (TF-CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Schema Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Rebates
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Click here to view further details about appointment costs.
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