Ashlyn Peters
Ashlyn is a provisional psychologist with Mind Science and My Health. She is currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology, and also holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction and a Master of Science Research in Psychology.
Ashlyn is passionate about helping people develop a deeper understanding of themselves, recognise patterns that may no longer serve them, and create meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. Her therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, curious and collaborative. She values creating a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to explore their difficulties at their own pace.
Ashlyn draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and somatic-informed practice.
Areas of interest and experience
Ashlyn has a particular interest in understanding how early life experiences, attachment relationships, trauma including intimate partner violence, and neurodivergence. She has worked in a severe and complex role for adolescents and has experience supporting adolescents, families and adults experiencing difficulties related to:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Attachment and dyadic (family-child) relationships
- Intimate partner violence, complex trauma (CPTSD), adverse childhood experiences
- Emotional dysregulation and distress tolerance
- ADHD, autism and neurodivergence
- Identity, personality-related difficulties and interpersonal relationship patterns
Psychological and cognitive assessments
Ashlyn also has experience contributing to cognitive and psychological assessments exploring:
- Neurodevelopmental presentations, including ADHD and autism
- Intellectual and cognitive functioning including memory, attention and concentration
- Emotional, behavioural, psychological, and adaptive functioning for everyday living
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