Andrew McAlinden | MAPS

Clinical Psychologist | Co-Director

(He/Him)

Not currently accepting new clients.

Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director at Breathe Psychology. Andrew has experience working with children, adolescents, and 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 Australian Psychology Society – APS (membership no. 236507)  
    • The National Psychology Board – AHPRA (membership no. PSY0002339986)  

    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

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    (03) 9989 0107

    (03) 5234 4858

    Clinic hours:  Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm

    Reception hours: Monday- Friday 9am to 4.30pm