Alistair Powning
Mr Alistair Francis Powning
Phone
0481172919
Mobile
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://alistairpowning.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
GradDipCouns, GradDipPsych, MPsychother&Couns
Registration Number
28443
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited PACFA Registrant
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
My curiosity about why we are, as well as what we are, motivates endless study and research, all with the aim of living a more rewarding life and being a more valuable therapist. I consider the work of Carl Rogers (1902-1987), a founder of humanistic psychology, fundamental to my practice. Rogers’ theoretical framework around change and human actualisation, put plainly, moving from stress and anxiety toward a fulfilling, meaningful life, is the outcome of a successful therapeutic alliance. Essential to this, Stephen Porges’ work on Polyvagal Theory outlines the necessary elements for positive change to occur, that is, the therapeutic relationship is embedded in safety and trust.
Practice opening hours
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Eating disorders, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Personality disorders, Phobias, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, Sex and sexual issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education

Practice addresses