Alina Ileana

Alina is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in psychotherapy, personal development, mental health and disability. She has more than 17 years of experience in the field of clinical psychology. She works with young adults and adults.

Alina takes a compassionate and strengths-based approach and integrates a wide range of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and experiential psychotherapy to respond to individual needs and preferences.

Alina has experience in providing psychological support for a wide range of emotional difficulties from managing stress, emotional  regulation and attachment to issues with selfconfidence, academic performance, improving physical and emotional wellbeing, family and couple issues, life crises, managing complex mental health problems and addictions. Often, a person experiences an array of interconnected difficulties concurrently. 

She has a special interest in understanding psychological trauma, knowing that every person will be touched by it in some way. She also has a passion for working with people from all cultures, including culturally and linguistically diverse populations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She takes a curious, inclusive, respectful and humble approach towards all cultures.

Alina has been working in the government and private sector, in a range of settings, including adult mental health, disability and dual diagnosis.

Age Groups

• Adults
• Young adults

Therapeutic Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Experiential psychotherapy
• Mindfulness