Provisional Psychologist

Alexander Barac

Alex is a warm and empathetic provisional psychologist who brings a strengths-based, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed approach to his clients. Working with Adults, couples, families and children, Alex works with clients across the lifespan. He has experience working with a range of issues including anxiety and self-criticism, life transitions, living with neurodivergence, insomnia, drug and alcohol use, and difficulties at school. He is passionate about helping his clients achieve measured and realistic change.

Drawing on primarily on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Alex aims to build strong person-centred therapeutic relationships based in respect, curiosity, and kindness to help his clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns in a relaxed, safe, and judgement-free zone.

In addition to private practice, Alex also holds a research position for cognitive health and dementia. He enjoys reading and cooking, watching his guitar gather dust, and geeking out about transport.

Counselling Therapy & Psychology Services

Addiction
Degenerative Conditions
Dependence, co-dependency and independence
Depression & Anxiety
Developmental Delay and Alternative Education Support
Guilt, Shame, Forgiveness and Trust
Insomnia
Life and Health Transitions
Mindfulness
Relationships
Children, adolescents, and adults
Emotional regulation and coping skill development
Navigating change - adjustment difficulties and life transitions
Interpersonal challenges and self-understanding
Stress Management and Executive Stress
Social and school difficulties.

Individual, Couples and Group Therapy is available.

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotion-Focused approaches
Mindfulness Frameworks
Motivational Interviewing
Developmentally appropriate, play-informed, and skills-based approaches for younger clients
Ethical Practice

I tailor all interventions to the individual, ensuring therapy is practical, collaborative, and relevant to each person’s goals.

Education

Master of Professional Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology)

Registration & Memberships

Registered Provisional Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of Australian Association of Psychologists
Working with Children Check (Victoria)
NDIS Orientation
NDIS Worker