Media Ali
Counselling Psychologist

​About Media

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Media 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.

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Areas of focus

 

Media offers individual psychological therapy for adults seeking support with:

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• Anxiety (including generalised, social and health anxiety, and panic disorders)

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Complex trauma and PTSD

• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties

• Managing difficult emotions

• Relationship difficulties (individual therapy only)

• Cross-cultural stress, identity and intergenerational patterns

• Parenting stress and parenting through separation (therapeutic support only)

• Stress and burnout

• Sleep difficulties

 

Therapeutic approach 

 

Media's clinical focus includes supporting clients experiencing emotional, behavioural and adjustment-related difficulties, particularly those arising from adverse or challenging life events. She draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Schema Therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Qualifications & experience

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Media completed her psychology training in Auckland, New Zealand (Aotearoa), and holds postgraduate qualifications in counselling psychology. She has experience across both government and private sectors, supporting clients through complex emotional, relational and life-stage challenges.​

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Registrations & memberships

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• AHPRA registration: PSY0004003367 — endorsed Counselling Psychologist

• Registered to practise as a psychologist in both Australia and New Zealand

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Fees & rebates

 

Medicare rebates may be available with a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan issued by a GP. Private health rebates may also be available depending on your health insurance policy.

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View fees and rebate information.

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