Ashleigh

Registered Psychologist in Woy Woy

Registered Psychologist Central Coast

PhD, BA(Eng&His), BBS(Psych), Grad Dip Psych Adv, Dip WH&S, MAPS, MAAP

She/Her/Hers

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Accepted Insurance Funds

All health funds. Medicare rebates available for individual sessions only (with a valid Mental Health Care Plan).

Specialised Training
  • Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor (REG: PSY0002124656)
  • PhD (Doctor of Philosophy, 2022), Thesis: Work Readiness in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology AdvancedB
  • Board Approved Supervisor Training (2021)
  • EMDR Clinician
  • Working with therapy modalities
  • Mental Health Super Summit 2018, 2019 & 2020
  • ACT for Depression and Anxiety
  • Trauma Focussed ACT
  • ACT as a Brief Intervention
  • ACT for Grief and Loss
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Introduction to DBT
  • Integrating the Five Factor Model when dealing with vulnerable clients
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reflective therapeutic practice
  • CBT in the Workplace
  • Individual Schema Therapy for Chronic Mood Disorders
  • EMDR Accredited (2021)
  • Suicide prevention and intervention
  • Management of self-injury and suicidality
  • Suicide ideation in primary school-aged children
  • Suicide Prevention Summit 2019 & 2020
  • Mental Health Social Support Supporting the Suicidal and Suicide Bereaved
  • Working with Psychological Assessment
  • WISCV / WAISIV / WMS
  • Integrating Tests of Premorbid Functioning with the Wechsler Scales using Q Global
  • WMS Speech-Language Assessment on iPad: CELF-5 and GFTA-3 (+KLPA-3)
  • Introduction to MOTIVA
  • Working with military population
  • A snapshot of Australian Veterans’ Mental Health Research: Important insights for clinical practice.
  • Military member to civilian: Identity in transition
  • Mental illness, terrorism and grievance-fuelled violence: Understanding the nexus
  • Working with specific presentation populations
  • Unravelling the myth: somatic symptom disorder
  • Management of BPD in public mental health services, private and primary health care sectors
  • Screening and assessing adult executive function
  • Vicarious Trauma Training and Self Care
  • Prostate Cancer effects on mental health after surgery
  • Internet Gaming addiction and the effects on mental health
  • Mental Health Social Support Aiding Addicts
  • Fertility Society of Australia When the Going Gets Tough focusing on growth following traumatic experiences with IVF (thesis paper featured as an e-Poster)
  • Working with people affected by forced adoption
  • Addressing the negative mental health impacts of loneliness
  • Management of BPD in public mental health services, private and primary health care sectors
  • Working with parents and children affected by intergenerational disadvantage
  • Telehealth: How to make it work
  • Borderline Personality Disorder in Youth
  • Evidence-based treatments for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder
  • The Essentials: Training Clinicians in Easting Disorder 2020
Areas of Interest
  • Couples and family work
  • Depression & bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety, panic, and stress
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
  • Trauma recovery (sexual, physical, and emotional)
  • Eating disorders and body image issues
  • Psychosis
  • Insomnia and sleep issues
  • Chronic pain, illness, and fatigue
  • Drug and alcohol issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Sexual and gender identity questions
  • Existential concerns (e.g., life transitions, intimacy)
  • Pre-natal, post-natal, and parenting issues
  • Interpersonal and family-related concerns
  • They also work with diverse populations, including military personnel, veterans, and families.
Types of Therapy (Modalities)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)​
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centred Therapy (Client-Centred / Rogerian Psychotherapy)
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma Informed
About Ashleigh

Ashleigh, brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to relationship counselling. With a deep understanding of the complexities that can arise within relationships, Ashleigh is passionate about helping couples navigate their way through challenges, no matter how big or small. Whether the issue is a communication breakdown, trust issues, or a general disconnection between partners, Ashleigh works closely with couples to rebuild their bond and foster stronger, healthier connections. Her warm and empathetic approach creates a safe space where both partners can express their concerns and emotions without judgment.

Ashleigh has a special interest in working with couples who feel as though they have “forgotten” who each other are. Over time, many relationships face this issue, often due to the stresses of everyday life, work, or raising children. Ashleigh helps couples rediscover the emotional connection they once had by guiding them through a process of self-reflection and understanding. By working together in therapy, couples often come to realise the deeper reasons behind their disconnection and are able to rebuild trust, intimacy, and communication. Ashleigh’s most fulfilling moments come from witnessing these transformations, when couples leave therapy feeling more connected and in tune with each other than ever before.

In addition to her expertise in working with couples, Ashleigh has a strong background in helping individuals navigate relationship issues. Whether someone is struggling with past trauma, unresolved conflicts, or anxiety about their current relationship, Ashleigh provides individualised support tailored to each person’s needs. She believes that personal growth is a key component of improving relationships, and her holistic approach ensures that each client is empowered to make positive changes in both their relationship and their own life.

Overall, Ashleigh’s dedication to relationship counselling stems from her desire to see couples and individuals thrive. She understands that relationships are at the heart of the human experience and that the benefits of a healthy relationship ripple out into other areas of life.

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More about Ashleigh

How many years counselling experience do you have?

Over 7 years

What are three strengths you have as a Psychologist/Counsellor?
  • Compassion towards individuals, couples and families
  • Use of evidence based interventions
  • Professionalism
What is the most satisfying and fulfilling part of the work you do?

The most satisfying and fulfilling part of the work done Ashleigh has done as a Psychologist, is seeing individuals, families, and couples thrive. Her practice is dedicated to supporting clients through personal and relational challenges, helping them grow and develop healthier emotional and psychological lives. Ashleigh takes pride in witnessing clients overcome adversity, strengthen their relationships, and regain a sense of well-being and fulfilment in their lives.

What’s an example of a couple you have helped the most?

An example of the most fulfilling work done by the primary practitioner, Ashleigh, involved a couple who had lost their sense of connection and had forgotten who they were to each other. Through therapy, in the safe and supportive environment created during their sessions, the couple was able to rediscover their bond. Ashleigh facilitated open communication, helped them explore their emotional needs, and guided them toward rebuilding trust and intimacy. Watching them reconnect and grow together was deeply rewarding for Ashleigh, as it highlighted the transformative power of therapeutic intervention in restoring relationships.

Parking & Accessibility

The practice is located at The Clocktower Tower directly opposite the railway overpass, opposite the elevator.

Directions: If you are coming from Sydney, take the M1 Pacific Motorway and exit towards Woy Woy. Follow the signs to Woy Woy, and continue along Ocean Beach Road until you reach Railway Street.
From the Central Coast, head towards Woy Woy via the Central Coast Highway and then take the Woy Woy Road exit.

Parking: There is ample parking available on Railway Street. A public car park is located adjacent to the building and a large public parking space within a short walking distance from the practice, just behind the Woy Woy train station.

Public Transport:  Woy Woy train station is conveniently located opposite the practice, which is on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Exit the station and head across the overpass to directly enter the clinic on level 1. There are several bus stops near Woy Woy train station, making public transport a convenient option for those travelling by bus.

Wheelchair Accessibility: Our clinic is fully wheelchair accessible, with an elevator and wide doorways to accommodate all mobility needs. 

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