Dr. Stan Alexiou (D & M Psychology)

Stan is a registered clinical psychologist who has completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). He has 12 years of training and experience in private practice, community counselling, educational settings, and public mental health settings. Stan can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples presenting with a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

 Major Depression
 Anxiety: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder
 Adjustment Disorder
 Stress, Anger Issues
 Chronic pain
 Developmental/Behavioural: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD)
 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
 Personality disorders (PD)
 Relationship issues

Stan also has maturity and a friendly disposition, and his client-centred approach enables him to engage and empathise with clients of varied backgrounds to help build trust and openness in the therapeutic relationship with clients. He has used an eclectic approach comprising of a variety of therapeutic methods including:

 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
 Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
 Mindfulness Therapy
 Narrative Therapy
 Schema-Focussed Therapy (SFT)
 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Stan has worked with clients under the Medicare Better Access Program, as well as WorkCover, Traffic Accident Corporation (TAC), Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT), and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) clients.