Allison Ignacio
Ms Allison Ignacio
Phone
Mobile
Email
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Counselling
Languages
Filipino
Registration Number
30304
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
Offers Private Health Fund Rebates
Offers telehealth
No

* 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
Allison (she/they) is a warm and empathetic counsellor with extensive experience in community services, specialising in individuals aged 14 to 65. With a profound understanding of various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASPD, PTSD, BPAD, and BPD, Allison provides a person-centred and neurodiversity affirming therapeutic space to assist clients in navigating their thoughts and emotions throughout life's challenges. Their expertise also extends to addressing drug and alcohol issues, cognitive impairment impairing day-to-day functioning, the development of healthy communication skills within relationships, living with chronic pain, and adjustment issues around transition periods such as leaving school and migration.

Allison's trauma-informed, strengths-based approach is based upon the idea that every individual has the capacity to learn, grow, and move towards greater wellbeing and lasting positive change. Allison ensures each individual receives personalised care by honouring their unique experiences and needs, and collaborating with them towards their self-identified goals. They draw on evidence-based approaches such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and other modalities so that clients develop helpful and practical skills that they can use to increase their overall sense of wellbeing. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, Allison walks alongside clients as they commence the journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Practice opening hours
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Depression, Gambling or gaming, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress
Type of therapy offered
Brief therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy

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