Alexandra Nixey
Professional Summary
Alexandra is a Provisional Psychologist with experience delivering counselling, assessment and wellbeing support across education and community settings. She works with children, young people and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, mood difficulties, neurodivergence and the impacts of family and sexual violence.
Alexandra is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported and understood. Her practice is evidence-based, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, with a strong focus on building trust, emotional safety and practical coping strategies.
Support Offered
Alexandra supports people experiencing:
• Anxiety and stress-related difficulties
• Trauma, PTSD and complex trauma
• Mood disorders and emotional regulation challenges
• Neurodivergence and learning differences
• Family, domestic and sexual violence impacts
• Identity, belonging and self-esteem concerns
She also works with children and adolescents, providing developmentally appropriate counselling and conducting cognitive and learning assessments for children and young people aged 3–19.
Therapeutic Approach
Alexandra’s approach is collaborative, trauma-informed and strengths-based. She primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychometric assessment, motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches, while integrating elements of ACT-informed and psychodynamic thinking where appropriate.
She adapts her work to each client’s needs, background and goals, taking time to understand cultural identity, neurodivergence and lived experience. Clients value her warmth, empathy and ability to balance structure with genuine human connection — including the thoughtful use of humour when appropriate.
Experience Supporting
Alexandra works with:
• Children, adolescents and families
• Neurodivergent clients
• Clients from CALD and First Nations backgrounds
• LGBTIQ+ individuals
• Individuals with lived experience of trauma and family violence
• Clients navigating disability and complex support needs
Qualifications & Accreditation
• Provisional Psychologist
• Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychometric and Cognitive Assessment
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Personal Approach
“My practice is evidence-based, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming. I bring empathy, genuine curiosity and warmth to my work, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, respected and supported to make meaningful change.”
Frequently asked questions
Some clients may be eligible for Medicare or private health rebates, depending on their circumstances. We do not process rebates on your behalf, but can provide a receipt so you can claim directly if applicable.
Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential and delivered in line with professional and ethical obligations, with appropriate clinical governance in place.
All psychology sessions are delivered via secure telehealth.
Sessions are booked and paid for through our secure online booking system. Payment is made at the time of booking and a receipt is provided after your session.
Yes. Psychology involves clinical assessment and therapy delivered by psychologists. Coaching and wellbeing support are non clinical and focus on development and support rather than therapy.
We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
We provide individual mental health support and psychological therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood,trauma, work related challenges and life transitions.
Our psychology services are delivered by a team of fully registered and provisional psychologists. Provisional psychologists work under appropriate supervision in line with professional and ethical requirements.
