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Alicia Visser

Coach
Alicia Visser is an Executive Coach and Clinical Psychologist with more than 17 years’ experience supporting Defence, policing, emergency services and corporate leaders to build resilience, clarity and confidence. She blends psychology, neuroscience and leadership development to help clients navigate complexity, strengthen capability and lead with composure in high-pressure environments.

Professional Summary

Alicia is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, executive coach and learning specialist with deep expertise across high-stakes environments including Defence, WA Police, emergency services, mental health systems and corporate organisations. She has designed and delivered large-scale capability programs, leadership development initiatives and wellbeing frameworks for senior executives, tactical units, frontline teams and multidisciplinary groups.

Alicia's work includes rebuilding the mental health and resilience training capability for Defence in WA, developing leadership and wellbeing programs for WA Police, and leading a state-wide workforce development project for the WA Mental Health Commission. Alicia’s coaching style blends psychology, neuroscience and a strengths-based mindset to build emotional agility, clarity, self-regulation and sustainable performance, and she is known for her calm presence, deep listening and practical translation of complex concepts.

Focus Areas

• Executive & Leadership Coaching
• Psychological Safety & Resilience
• Wellbeing & Performance Coaching
• Trauma-Informed Leadership
• Change & Transition
• Conflict & Difficult Conversations
• Coaching in Safety-Critical Environments
• Neurodivergent-Affirming Coaching

Experience Supporting

• Emerging & Aspiring Leaders
• Executive Leaders
• Senior Executives
• Safety-Critical & High-Pressure Roles
• FDSV and Trauma-Aware Contexts

Sectors Experienced In

• Defence & National Security
• Public Safety & Emergency Services
• Health & Aged Care • Education
• Not-for-Profit & Community Services
• Corporate and Professional Services

Qualifications & Accreditation

• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – First Class)
• Registered Clinical Psychologist
• PsyBA Board-Approved Supervisor
• Accredited Master Trainer – ASIST
• HeartMath Certified Trainer

Frequently asked questions

Do your coaches hold recognised coaching qualifications?

Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.

How does coaching usually work?

Coaching involves confidential one-on-one sessions. The focus, pace and frequency are shaped around what you want to work on and what feels most helpful for you.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.

Is coaching delivered in person or online?

Coaching is available both online and in person. We will work with you to find the format that feels most accessible and supportive for you.

What types of coaching do you offer?

We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.

Who are your coaches?

Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.