Kelly Alderson 

Director, Psychologist and Rehabilitation Counsellor

Kelly is an experienced Psychologist and Rehabilitation Counsellor with a special interest in helping injured people experiencing chronic physical and mental health conditions. She is passionate about using these skills to help people with work injuries.

Qualifications: Master of Professional Psychology | M Human Services (Rehab Counselling) | Bachelor of Psychological Science | First Class Honours in Psychology | Grad Cert Pain Management | Diploma of Management | Certificate IV in Training and Assessment | PGAP Accredited | Explain Pain Trained | Mental Health First Aid Trained | Return to Work Coordinator Trained | Certified Personal Injury Professional (Fellow) | AHPRA Registered

Services: Psychological Treatment Services | Return to Work SA | Pre-injury return to work | Fit for Work | Restoration to the Community | Psychological Assessment Services (Vocational Assessments, Suitable Employment Assessments, Psychological Worksite Assessments & Vocational Counselling) | Life Insurance | PGAP | Training | Assessment Consultancy

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Mindfulness-Based Therapy | Motivational Interviewing | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) | Schema Therapy | Activity Based Therapy | Internal Family Systems

Memberships: Member – Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) | Fellow – Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)  | Current Member of the APS (Aust Pain Society) | Certified Personal Injury Professional – Professional Member | CDAA Full Member | Australian Community Workers Association

Accreditation: AHPRA – Psychologist

Awards: Outstanding Return to Work Achievement – Complex Case – Psychological injury (Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association) 2013

Appointments: Current – Ethics and Complaints Committee – ASORC | Previous  – President & Vice President – ASORC | Previous – Chair – Membership and Supervision ASORC | Previous – Secretary ASORC