al gibson psychotherapy
Gold Coast and Telehealth based Psychological therapy
spaces for change
Hi, my name's Al (Alastair) and I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker living and working on the Gold Coast (Yugambeh/Kombumerri country). I provide individual psychotherapy both in-person and via telehealth.
As a Mental Health Social Worker providing therapy services; I draw on a range of evidence-based therapy approach's however see building a trusting and collaborative relationship as the foundation for change. I strongly believe that we all have an inner capacity to change, grow and heal and that good therapy is a process of being helped to re-connect with inner-wisdom in order to do this. I see my client's as the experts in their own lives and my biggest teachers have been the people I've worked with over the years.
My professional experience extends back 15 years and I have worked across the NGO, private and public sectors in a range of differing roles. This has given me a diverse practice experience on which my practice is built. I am currently in my first year studying Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy (ISTDP) and am passionate about working in a dynamic and relational approach. I am also trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Currently I provide counselling from Lives Lived Well's 'Specialist Centre' in Burleigh Heads and via Telehealth.
"When you touch one thing with deep awareness,
you touch everything."
- Lao Tzu
Treatment for:
Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Dysregulation, Identity challenges, Relationship Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex/Developmental Trauma (cPTSD), Grief/Loss, Drug and Alcohol issues, Life transitions, Communication Issues, Chronic Pain, Existential Issues, Men's challenges and Men's Behaviour Change.
Treatment Modalities
Treatment modalities include: Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic therapy (ISTDP, currently in 1st year training), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-based therapy.
Report Writing
Reports written to support NDIS applications, court appearances, other areas of support and advocacy
Altered-state preparation and integration
Psycho-Education around Psychedelic-assisted therapy, preparation counselling, and integration (post) counselling for altered-state experiences
GET IN TOUCH
(07) 5508 0950
* this number if for the Lives Lived Well 'Specialist Centre'. All bookings can be made through this number.