Ale works exclusively with children aged 3 to 11, and adolescent girls between 12 and 16 years old. For children under the age of three, Ale offers parent support, including consulting and psychoeducation. Her practice is evidence based and trauma informed. 

 

Ale specialises in child-centred play therapy (CCPT) and person-centred therapy (PCT). While her work with teenagers may draw from solution-focused, cognitive behavioural and sand tray therapeutic modalities, her overall approach is rooted in person-centred theory. In her sessions, Ale aims to create a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing space where clients can comfortably explore issues, identify unhelpful patterns, learn new skills, and grow into their best selves.

Ale has a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She is a Certified Humanistic Play Therapist and Interplay Practitioner, having completed her clinical training in child-centred play therapy with Play Therapy Australia. Ale also has training and volunteering experience as a youth mentor in local high schools.

Ale is a certified practising member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and an associate member of APTA (Australian Play Therapists Association). In addition, she is a member of the CCPT Collective, an international community of play therapists with the goal of advancing the child-centred model.