Media Ali
Counselling Psychologist
Media completed her psychology training in Auckland, New Zealand (Aotearoa), and holds postgraduate qualifications in counselling psychology. She is registered to practise as a psychologist in both Australia and New Zealand, with an endorsement in Counselling Psychology.
Media has experience across both government and private sectors, supporting clients through complex emotional, relational, and life-stage challenges. She offers a therapeutic approach grounded in cultural understanding, warmth, and a steady, compassionate presence. Working within a trauma-informed, relational framework, she places strong value on the therapeutic relationship and fosters a space that is collaborative, well-paced, and anchored in safety and trust. Her clinical focus includes supporting clients experiencing emotional, behavioural, and adjustment-related difficulties, particularly those arising from adverse or challenging life events.
Media’s clients describe her as warm and engaging as well as being direct and insightful.
Media offers individual psychological therapy for adolescents (15+) and adults seeking support with:
- Anxiety (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, and panic disorders)
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Identity Issues including Cross-cultural stress and intergenerational patterns
- Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
- Managing difficult emotions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship difficulties (individual therapy only)
- Sleep difficulties
- Stress and burnout
- Trauma
Media draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma focused (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Media is available for both in-person or telehealth appointments in our Camberwell Clinic on Fridays and Saturdays.
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