Andrew McAlinden | MAPS
Clinical Psychologist | Co-Director
EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Practitioner
(He/Him)
Not currently accepting new clients.
Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director at Breathe Psychology. Andrew has experience working with adults of all ages, in psychological assessment and therapy. Andrew works collaboratively with his clients to build a strong therapeutic relationship and provides evidence-based psychological therapies.
Areas of Practice
Andrew works with clients experiencing:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anger management
- Self-esteem issues
- Procrastination
Therapeutic Approaches
Andrew takes an individualised approach with each client to help build a collaborative alliance, and empower clients to make positive change. Andrew utilises regular assessments to help guide treatment, assess progress, tailor therapeutic strategies, and provide feedback to clients to support them to achieve their goals for therapy.
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR ( Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
Professional Memberships
- The National Psychology Board – AHPRA (membership no. PSY0002339986)
- The Australian Psychology Society (APS) Member
- The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) Member
- The Australian Association of Psychologists, Inc (AAPI) Member
- EMDR Association of Australia – Full Membership
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Clinical Psychology – The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) -The University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology – The University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) – Monash University
Referrals and Funding
- In order to see Andrew, we require you have a referral from your GP, Specialist or Psychiatrist.
- Andrew is a registered Medicare Provider.
- If claiming through Private health, a referral is still required.
- Andrew is a registered TAC Provider.
- No other funding options available.
More About Andrew
Andrew completed his Master of Clinical Psychology following a successful career within Australian universities, working to achieve strategic building projects for teaching and research spaces.
Andrew loves cricket (watching mostly) and enjoys film, TV and popular culture, particularly in the areas science fiction, or stories that explore the human condition and help us to understand our experience.
Availabilities
Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 5pm
We’re here to help you find the right support.
If you would like to see one of our psychologists, please submit an enquiry using the form below or call our team on (03) 9989 0107.
Please note that Breathe Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service and wait times to see a psychologist can vary. If you need immediate help, please contact:
- 000 – Emergency Services
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Barwon Mental Health Services (24/7): 1300 094 187
- Suicide Line: 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps (Family Violence, 24/7): 1800 015 188
-1800RESPECT (Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence): 1800 737 732
-MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
- Rainbow Door (LGBTIQA+ Support): 1800 729 367
Before you contact us:
To help save you time, we want to be clear about when Breathe Psychology may not be the right service.
We are unable to provide support for:
-psychosis
-eating disorders and treatment under an eating disorder management plan.
-alcohol or substance use as the primary concern
-People under the age of 16
-court-related assessments, legal reports, or medico-legal matters
-services funded under TAC, WorkCover/WorkSafe, NDIS, or FAS
For some mental health conditions, a psychiatrist referral is required:
If you have a history of mania, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, a referral from a psychiatrist is required before engaging in our service. This helps us ensure your treatment pathway is safe, appropriate, and well supported.
If we are the right service for you:
We will ask you to complete an intake form. Your answers help us:
-understand what you would like support with
-learn about your goals and preferences
-identify any safety or clinical factors
-match you with a psychologist whose skills and availability fit your needs
Our Intake Officer and Admin Team review your information as part of our matching process. This process was developed by our Principal Clinical Psychologist to make sure matching is ethical, safe, and aligned with best practice.
If you have any questions or prefer to speak with someone first, please call our friendly admin team otherwise please submit an enquiry below.