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Alexandra Villegas
Psychologist · Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
15+ years of culturally responsive therapy, across Australia, Spain and Latin America.
Alexandra is a psychologist with over 15 years' experience across Australia, Spain and Latin America. Trained in CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, Alexandra supports children, teens and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and big life changes, and has a particular interest in working with people with autism and their families, including those experiencing PDA. Alexandra offers sessions in English or Spanish.
Waitlist for new clients
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- Works withChildren, teens and adults, in English or Spanish
- Key interestsAnxiety, trauma, and autism and PDA
- SessionsAt our North Clinic or by telehealth
- FundingPrivate, Medicare and NDIS clients
Who does Alexandra support?
Alexandra provides ongoing therapy for children, teens and adults, in English or Spanish. These are some of the areas Alexandra works with. Alexandra doesn't do formal assessments; for those, see our assessments.
Anxiety and mood
- Anxiety , Key interest
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Anger and irritability
Trauma, grief and life changes
- Trauma , Key interest
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief and loss
- Bereavement
- Difficult life events
- Life transitions and change
Stress, work and chronic pain
- Stress management
- Burnout
- Executive coaching
- Chronic pain and pain management
Self-worth and relationships
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Self-acceptance
- Personal growth
- Relationship difficulties
- Social skills development
- Behavioural challenges
Autism and neurodiversity
- Autism, for individuals and their families , Key interest
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- Neurodiversity
Culture, migration and identity
- Therapy in Spanish (sesiones en español)
- Immigration and moving to a new country
- Settling in and adjusting to life in Australia
- Living between two or more cultures
- Family and cultural expectations
- LGBTQIA+ identity and wellbeing
No match on the list. Call us on 08 8166 4700 and we’ll tell you if Alexandra or another psychologist can help.
Don't see your situation? Call us on 08 8166 4700 and our team will talk it through with you.
About Alexandra
15+ years delivering evidence-based therapy across Australia, Spain and Latin America, with people from many cultures
“I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges, strengthen their emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered throughout their therapy journey.”
“I have worked across Australia, Spain, and Latin America, supporting people from diverse cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds. These experiences have shaped my culturally responsive approach to therapy and given me a deep appreciation for the ways that culture, identity, family, and life experiences can influence mental health.”
“I deeply value supporting individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and those navigating questions of identity, belonging, and adjustment across different cultures and life experiences.”
Qualifications and registration
A Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology, with 15+ years in practice across Australia, Spain and Latin America.
Registration
Registered Psychologist PSY0002806242
Psychology Board of Australia (Ahpra)
Degrees and certificates
- Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology (Máster en Psicología Clínica y de la Salud)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Psychology degree (Psicóloga)
- Universidad El Bosque
- Diploma in psychological testing: administration, interpretation and design (Diplomado en aplicación, interpretación y diseño de pruebas psicológicas)
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Queensland Academy of Technology
- Diploma in Human Resources Management
- Australian Pacific College
Who can call themselves a psychologist?
"Psychologist" is a protected title in Australia. Only people registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, through Ahpra, can use it. You can check any psychologist on the Ahpra register.
How does Alexandra work?
What working with Alexandra looks like.
Therapy that fits you
“Every individual brings their own strengths, challenges, values, and experiences, and I take an individualised approach that recognises there is no single path to growth or wellbeing.”
Evidence-based approaches
“Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing, I partner with individuals and families to build resilience, enhance emotional well-being, and support long-term positive change.”
Working with neurodivergent clients
“I recognise that traditional approaches are not always effective for neurodivergent individuals and work collaboratively with clients and families to reduce anxiety, build trust, support autonomy, and develop strategies that feel practical, meaningful, and sustainable.”
“Therapy should be adapted to the person, not the other way around.”
Where can you see Alexandra?
In clinic or by video. Alexandra works Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 5pm.
Alexandra sees people at our North Clinic.
Clinics are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Prefer video? Alexandra also sees people by telehealth, wherever you are in Australia.
How will you pay?
Private, Medicare and NDIS clients are all welcome.
Private
No referral needed. You pay for each session directly.
See our current feesMedicare
To claim a Medicare rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a referral to us. Medicare then covers part of the cost of a limited number of sessions each year, and you pay the gap. Our team can explain what that means for you.
See our current feesNDIS
We're a registered NDIS provider. Psychology is usually funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living in your NDIS plan. Once it's in your plan, you can send us a referral. Plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed plans are all accepted.
Support coordinators: the key referral details are at the end of this page.
Send an NDIS referralHow do I get started?
Send us an enquiry and let us know you'd like to see Alexandra, or give us a call. We usually reply within 1 to 2 business days.
- A free first call. Our triage team will talk through your goals, your funding and where you'd like to meet. There's no cost for this call.
- Then your first appointment with Alexandra. Appointments are charged at our usual fees.
Good to have ready
- Medicare: a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP
- NDIS: your NDIS number and plan details, and who manages your plan
Not sure Alexandra is the right fit? Send an enquiry anyway, and our team will suggest someone.