Ale works exclusively with children aged 3 to 11 and adolescent girls between 12 and 16 years old. She specialises in child-centred play therapy (CCPT), activity therapy and person-centred counselling. Her practice is evidence based and trauma informed. She uses a developmental lens, with a strong foundation in modern attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology.

Professional Affiliations: Ale is a registered play therapist with the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA - RPT™ No. 25030) and a certified practising member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA - CPC No. 29750). In addition, she is a member of the CCPT Collective, an international community of play therapists specialising in the CCPT model.

 

Academic Background: Ale has a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She has also completed postgraduate certificates and clinical training programs in CCPT both in Australia and the US. Ale has additional training and volunteering experience as a youth mentor in local high schools.