Ms Jill McAlister, BPsych

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I provide a safe, nurturing and confidential environment for you to explore your emotions, challenges and goals. I can help you to develop a deeper understanding of your feelings, underlying beliefs and behaviour patterns that are blocking you from thriving. I draw on a range of transformational therapeutic approaches to help you to let go of and heal difficult emotions, change limiting patterns and experience lasting change. I also help you to explore your natural strengths and potential and to experience a greater degree of fulfillment and Soul purpose in your life. I offer Health Fund rebates and Medicare rebates with a GP referral.”

About Me

I have worked as a Psychologist for over 25 years in private practice, helping women to heal and transform their lives. I adopt a holistic approach focused on supporting you to heal, deepen your self-awareness, grow and make positive changes, so that you can thrive.

Approach

I adopt a holistic approach to supporting you. In our counselling session, we first do a holistic exploration of the challenges, discuss your goals and vision and then develop a personal plan adapted to your needs. As part of the process, we utilise a range of transformational techniques. I have many years of training and experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, therapies for trauma resolution and emotional regulation, such as EMDR and EFT, Attachment-based Therapies, as well as in a range of transpersonal, spiritual, and energy psychology/healing approaches.

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Basic Information

Gold Coast, Australia

Services

I specialise in supporting women who are experiencing anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, or who may be experiencing significant life or career transitions or change. I also support women who relate to being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) (see the work of Dr Elaine Aron https://hsperson.com). Additionally, I have 10 years experience supporting women with perinatal anxiety and depression and birth trauma.

Services Offered:

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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Psychology

UNSW

Year: 1990

M.Psych (Clin)

Macquarie University

Year: 2013

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Telehealth

Online Only

Gold Coast

Australia