Alana Lawson

Alana is a General Psychologist registered with AHPRA. She places great emphasis on developing a strong connection with clients to help promote successful outcomes. 

Living in multiple settings along the East Coast of Australia and New Zealand, she has gained valuable experience working with individuals across a variety of communities, cultures, lifespan, and clinical presentations. Alana has also had the fortunate experience of working in multiple industries such as employment, community mental health, private practice, and corrections. 

Using evidence-based therapy techniques, Alana tailors treatment around each individual’s needs and treatment goals and utilises an holistic approach to therapy. Her experience also extends to group and individual treatment delivery that supports individuals in developing self-awareness, new skills to overcome obstacles and to explore individual’s strengths and values to guide them to a life of contentment.

Alana works with both adolescents and adults and has experience in forensic assessment reports.

Her bubbly nature and genuine care guide her clinical practice where she is committed to providing quality, individualised support through a humanising and healing lens.

Areas of Interest

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Alcohol and Other Drug dependency
  • Adjustment
  • Relationship issues
  • Anger issues
  • Self-development

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
  • Schema therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • EMDR

Availabilities

The Hub – Upper Coomera

  • Wednesday  8:00 – 13:00

Harbour Point – Hope Island

  • Monday      14:00 – 19:00
  • Tuesday     14:00 – 19:00
  • Thursday     8:00 – 13:00
  • Friday          8:00 – 13:00