Understand yourself.
Change the patterns keeping you stuck.
Sometimes we can understand why we think, feel or respond the way we do, yet still find ourselves repeating the same patterns.
Therapy can help you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, navigate life's challenges, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Meet Alicia
Finding the right psychologist matters. Therapy is personal, and feeling comfortable, understood and able to be yourself is an important part of the process.
I'm Alicia, a registered psychologist with 20 years' experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to the individual, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies to understand both what you're experiencing now and the patterns and experiences that may sit beneath it.
I aim to provide a space where you can explore difficult experiences without judgement, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
How Therapy Can Help
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be navigating something difficult in your life right now, noticing patterns that keep repeating, or wanting to better understand yourself and your relationships.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, childhood trauma and emotional neglect, grief and loss, relationship and attachment difficulties, perfectionism, low self-esteem, stress and life transitions.
Support That Fits Your Life
Psychology appointments traditionally involved face-to-face sessions in an office, however over the last couple of years mental health services have evolved to accommodate people’s preferences, circumstances, and to enhance accessibility. This shift acknowledges that individuals have unique needs and comfort levels, and ensures that support is adaptable and inclusive. Explore the diverse range of services offered by Alicia Merlino, including in-person, Telehealth, and walking therapy options.
Navigate Life’s Challenges
Deepen your self-awareness and self-understanding.
Develop supportive coping strategies to manage stress and emotions.
Approach challenges with greater self-compassion and resilience.
Build meaningful relationships to support you through difficult times.
Strengthen self-worth and nurture a kinder inner dialogue.
Foster connection—with yourself, others, and what matters to you.
Uncover Unhelpful Patterns
Recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Understand where these patterns came from and how they once protected you.
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence each other.
Shift from old coping mechanisms to more helpful ways of responding.
Clarify what really matters to you and move in a direction aligned with your values.
Regain a sense of agency and create a more fulfilling life.
Improve Overall Health
Understand the connection between the mind and body.
Reduce chronic stress to lower inflammation in the body.
Identify and challenge limiting beliefs that affect mental and physical health.
Adopt a holistic approach by integrating mental, emotional, and physical wellness practices.
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”
Brene Brown