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Jacqueline Lyons
Alignment Psychology is a boutique practice supporting professionals, women in midlife and high-functioning adults navigating chronic stress, burnout, anxiety and emotional exhaustion.
Evidence-based psychological care is provided within a calm, thoughtful and confidential space to support, nervous system regulation, clearer thinking and ongoing emotional wellbeing
Registered Psychologist with over 20 years' experience
AHPRA & APS Member | Medicare, DVA & WorkCover Provider
Welcome to Alignment Psychology a calm and thoughtful space for psychological growth and meaningful change
“When life feels full - but not quite fulfilling”
Many people continue managing the demands of daily life while privately feeling emotionally exhausted, mentally overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves beneath ongoing stress and responsibilities.
At Alignment Psychology, therapy focuses on restoring psychological alignment - supporting greater clarity, emotional balance and resilience through periods of stress, burnout, anxiety and life transition.
Clients are commonly referred by their doctor for support with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties and chronic health-related stress. Therapy integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies and psychoeducation within a warm, reflective and individually tailored framework.
Sessions are both practical and insight-oriented, supporting meaningful and lasting change in emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and day-to-day functioning, while helping clients move through life with a sense of calm confidence.
Consulting in Eltham, Templestowe and via Telehealth.
common reasons people seek therapy
Clients often attend therapy for support with:
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feeling mentally “overloaded” or unable to switch off
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when everything just feels like more of an effort
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difficulty unwinding or feeling tension in their body
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feeling persistently worried or overthinking
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difficulty regulating emotions under pressure
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feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
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relationship stress or recurring interpersonal patterns
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major life transitions or periods of uncertainty
how therapy works
how therapy works
Initial Consultation
A focused intake session to understand your current concerns, relevant history and key areas of difficulty.
Collaborative Formulation
We develop a shared understanding of patterns contributing to stress, burnout, anxiety or emotional overwhelm.
Tailored Treatment Approach
Evidence-based interventions are selected and integrated according to your goals, presentation, and clinical needs.
Ongoing Review
Therapy is regularly reviewed to support meaningful progress, adapt focus where needed, and maintain therapeutic care and direction.
what to expect during our sessions
Therapy is a collaborative process tailored to your individual needs, integrating evidence-based approaches with clinical depth and nervous system awareness.
It focuses on both insight and applied psychological change, not just discussions, supporting emotional regulation and psychological flexibility during periods of stress, overload, pressure and emotional fatigue.
Sessions typically focus on:
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identifying and understanding current emotional and behavioural patterns
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reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress and emotional reactivity
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building practical strategies for emotional regulation
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strengthening cognitive flexibility and problem-solving under pressure
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improving boundaries, communication and relational functioning
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developing more sustainable ways of responding instead of reacting from past conditioning
For Confidential Psychological Support
If this approach resonates with you, book an appointment to begin and support greater emotional balance, clarity and psychological alignment
who may benefit from therapy
This service is suitable for adults who are:
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functioning, but exhausted
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burnout therapy for professionals and caregivers feeling overloaded
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when rest doesn’t restore you
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struggling with internal conflict or invisible mental load
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reflective, emotionally aware adults
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high functioning but internally feel drained
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therapy for anxiety or chronic stress-related symptoms
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wanting evidence-based psychological support and insight
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seeking practical coping strategies as well as deeper understanding
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stress and overwhelm support
a space for meaningful change
Together, therapy may support outcomes such as:
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greater mental clarity, clearer thinking
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reduced anxiety and emotional reactivity
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improved emotional regulation and sense if calm
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clearer boundaries and more confident decision-making
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improved sleep
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sustainable functioning
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improved interpersonal relationships and functioning
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increased awareness of long-standing behavioural and relational patterns
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more adaptive responses to entrenched patterns and automatic coping strategies
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rebuild self-trust and self-compassion
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strengthened resilience during periods of stress, transition or change
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increased capacity for rest, recovery and psychological flexibility
Areas of Expertise & Therapy
Evidence-Based Cognitive &
Behavioural Therapies
Sessions integrate established evidence-based therapies tailored to individual presentation, goals and clinical needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and interpersonal and solution-focused approaches.
Clinical Mindfulness &
Nervous System Regulation Approaches
Therapy may incorporate clinical mindfulness, grounding practices, breathwork, somatic awareness and nervous system regulation strategies to support emotional steadiness, stress recovery and improved self-regulation under sustained pressure.
Trauma-Informed &
Emotionally Focused Interventions
A trauma-informed and emotionally attuned approach supports greater insight into longstanding emotional, behavioural and relational patterns, while fostering increased resilience, self-awareness, boundary capacity and psychological alignment through periods of stress, transition and change.
Jacqueline Lyons
With a background in health psychology and over 20 years’ experience as a registered psychologist, I support professionals, women in midlife and high-functioning adults navigating anxiety, burnout, stress and life transitions. I am registered with AHPRA, a Medicare, DVA and WorkCover provider, and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including (CBT), (ACT), clinical mindfulness and psychoeducation within an alignment framework designed to support greater self-trust, psychological flexibility and calm confidence.
BBSc, Postgrad Dip (App Psych), M Psych (Health) MAPS
Registered Psychologist | AHPRA & APS Member
Medicare, DVA & WorkCover Provider
Alignment Psychology - Eltham, Templestowe & Telehealth
Alignment Psychology is a boutique private psychology practice providing confidential, evidence-based therapy for adults. The practice is designed to offer a calm, therapeutic environment focused on psychological clarity, emotional & nervous system regulation and sustainable behavioural change.
Book an appointment
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout or emotional overwhelm and would like compassionate psychological support, you can book an appointment to begin therapy.
Contact me - book online & referrals
To make an appointment, online consultation,
Telehealth or referral please contact me on:
Tel: 1300 890 777
info@alignmentpsychology.com.au
Location - by appointment only
Current or existing clients are welcome to manage their appointments online.
New clients please register your enquire below with the name of your referring GP
Please note: Alignment Psychology is not a crisis service. If you require urgent assistance please contact emergency services on 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14
Locations
Alignment Psychology Eltham
1/741 Main Road
Eltham, Victoria 3095
AUSTRALIA
Alignment Psychology Templestowe
12/114 James Street
Templestowe, Victoria 3106
AUSTRALIA
Alignment Psychology
Eltham & Telehealth
Availability
Monday 9.30am - 7.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday 9.30pm - 7.30pm
Availability
Alignment Psychology
Templestowe & Telehealth
Availability
Tuesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm