WHY SEE A PSYCHOLOGIST?
A psychologist is a professional trained in the science of how people think, feel, behave and learn.
In Australia, psychology is a regulated profession. This means that people who call themselves a psychologist or say they are practising as a psychologist must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Registered psychologists are required to have a minimum of six years of university training and supervised experience, and to engage in ongoing education to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
They must also adhere to certain strict standards to keep their registration, and must provide professional services according to a strict code of ethics, written by the APS.
(Australian Psychological Society, 2019).
OUR CLINICIANS
Brooke Bevan-Wilson
Brooke Bevan-Wilson is a Psychologist with General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. (PSY0001630624)
She has been working as a Psychologist since 2008 after completing her Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Education at Murdoch University. She has worked across regional and remote Western Australia, particularly the Kimberley and Great Southern regions.
Brooke has extensive experience working with children and adolescents through her work as a School Psychologist across government schools in the Great Southern and her work with NGO providers.
She brings a wealth of knowledge about working with children, teenagers and young people. She has also worked with family systems and understands the importance of support networks in improving mental health outcomes for clients.
Ashley Ismail
Originally practicing as a Youth Worker while finishing her psychology studies, Ashley has developed a passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Since completing her psychology degree at Curtin University in 2018, she has worked extensively with adolescents and families across the region. She brings a unique understanding of the importance of support networks and family systems in improving mental health outcomes. Ashley is committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based support to her clients.
Ashley is Psychologist with General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (PSY0002203685), and she maintains her membership with the relevant industry body, the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
Find our office in the Bodycare Physiotherapy building at 64 Lion Street, Centennial Park, Albany.