Alexandra Ord

Alexandra is a general psychologist working with her therapy dog, Chudley, and her therapy puppy in training, Jinx.  

Alexandra has knowledge of mental health conditions across the lifespan, ranging from young children to adults.  She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health presentations.  Alexandra aims to improve the quality of life for her clients and families by empowering, educating, and exploring from a strengths-based approach.  Alexandra has a special interest in working with individuals who are neurodiverse, such as with Autism Spectrum Conditions.  Alexandra's approach is neuro-affirming, meeting clients where they are in life and working with them to discover and work towards their own goals.

Alexandra works from an evidence-based perspective, with training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Schema Therapy (ST), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.  Alexandra and Chudley have also completed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) training at foundation and advanced levels, while Alexandra and Jinx are looking to achieve their foundation level in the near future.

Furthermore, Alexandra has experience in assessment and diagnosis of Mood Disorders, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disorder, and other educational, behavioural, and cognitive concerns.

Alexandra is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Psychology Board of Australia.  Alexandra has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, and Master of Professional Psychology Practice.

Chudley is a nine-year-old Groodle (Golden Retriever x Poodle) who enjoys cuddles, belly rubs, and trick-training.  Chudley has been known to lean, paw, or apply deep-pressure hugs to those experiencing emotional dysregulation or seeking connection.  Jinx is almost three years old and she is a Sheepadoodle (Old English Sheepdog x Poodle).  Jinx loves to play, snuggle, and make people laugh with her strange poses and expressions.  Both dogs are non-shedding and hypoallergenic for most people.  They can't wait to meet you!