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Jacqueline Lyons
Evidence-based psychological support for high functioning adults and women experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety and life transitions within a calm and emotionally attuned therapeutic space.
A space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing and reconnect with greater clarity, perspective and emotional balance.
Eltham - Templestowe - Telehealth Australia
Registered Psychologist | 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 meeting the demands of work, relationships and everyday responsibilities while quietly feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected beneath ongoing stress and pressure.
At Alignment Psychology, therapy supports greater psychological clarity, emotional balance and resilience through periods of stress, burnout and life transition. Support is commonly sought for anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, chronic stress and health-related challenges.
Therapy here integrates evidence-based psychological approaches with reflective, supportive conversation to create meaningful and practical change - suitable for GP and allied health referral pathways.
Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies and psychoeducation within a warm, thoughtful and individually tailored therapeutic framework.
This work is both practical and insight-oriented - supporting improvements in emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and everyday functioning, while helping clients develop greater clarity, perspective and calm confidence.
Melbourne based Registered Psychologist
Consulting in Eltham, Templestowe and via Telehealth Australia.
When psychological support may be helpful...
You do not need to be in crisis to seek support. Many people begin therapy when stress, overwhelm or emotional strain start to impact their wellbeing, relationships or capacity to cope.
This service is suitable for adults who are experiencing:
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Burnout, emotional exhaustion or chronic stress
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Anxiety, overthinking or persistent worry
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Low mood, flatness or reduced motivation
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Difficulty coping with stress, change and uncertainty
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Life transitions and adjustment challenges
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Chronic health-related stress impacting emotional wellbeing
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High-responsibility roles, caregivers or emotional overload
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Rest that doesn’t feel restorative
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Internal tension, self-criticism or emotional conflict
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Carrying a heavy or invisible mental load
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High functioning but feeling disconnected or drained
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Reflective, self-aware adults seeking deeper clarity and balance
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Wanting to feel calmer, clearer and more emotionally grounded
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Seeking evidence-based psychological support and practical coping strategies
common reasons people seek therapy
Clients often attend therapy for support with:
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feeling emotionally “overloaded” or unable to switch off
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feeling mentally “full,” stretched or constantly under pressure
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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
Therapy provides a consistent, supportive space to explore current challenges and work toward meaningful change.
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Sessions are 50 minutes in duration
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We begin by understanding what has brought you in and what feels most important right now
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Goals are collaboratively developed and reviewed over time.
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In sessions, we focus on understanding patterns, regulating stress responses, and building practical psychological strategies using evidence-based approaches.
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Therapy may be weekly or fortnightly, adjusting as needs change
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Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure therapy remains focused and supportive
The process is flexible, structured and tailored to your individual pace.
what to expect during our sessions
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 on a day-to-day basis instead of reacting from past conditioning
Frequently used terms:
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Alignment = internal coherence (thoughts, emotions, behaviours working together)
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Therapy = structured process to increase emotional regulation + insight + behavioural flexibility
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Outcome = reduced overwhelm + clearer responses + improved functioning
For Confidential Psychological Support
If this approach resonates with you and you are currently experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety or burnout book an initial consultation or make an appointment day - consulting from Eltham and Templestowe.
Areas of Expertise & Therapy
Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches
Sessions are informed by evidence-based psychological therapies and tailored to your individual 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 solution-focused approaches.
Mindfulness &
Nervous System Regulation
Therapy may incorporate mindfulness, grounding, breathwork and nervous system regulation strategies to support emotional balance, stress recovery and improved self-regulation.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
A trauma-informed and emotionally focused approach supports greater self-awareness, resilience and insight into longstanding emotional and relational patterns during periods of stress, transition and change.
Jacqueline Lyons
With over 20 years’ experience as a registered psychologist, a background in health psychology and the lived perspective as a mother of four, I support professionals, women in midlife and high-functioning adults navigating anxiety, burnout, stress and significant 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 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
A space for meaningful psychological changes
Therapy can support gradual improvements in emotional wellbeing, coping patterns, self-awareness and everyday functioning over time.
Internal experience outcomes:
1. Emotional steadiness and regulation
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Greater emotional regulation, integration and stability
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Reduced anxiety, emotional reactivity and stress recovery
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A reduced sense of internal pressure and emotional overload
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Strengthened resilience during periods of stress and change
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Creating a sense of internal spaciousness and inner calm
2. Clarity of thinking and self-awareness
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Increased clarity of thinking and reduced mental overwhelm
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Greater awareness of emotional and relational patterns
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Increased capacity to step back from overthinking and rumination
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Strengthened psychological flexibility and reflective insight
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A clearer understanding of internal responses and triggers
External experience outcomes:
3. Confidence, boundaries and decision-making
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Increased confidence in decision-making
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Clearer and more consistent personal boundaries
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Greater ease in self-trust and internal guidance
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More confident and assertive communication
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Reduced self-doubt and indecision in daily life
4. Behavioural change and relational patterns
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Improves sleep patterns
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Reduced cycles of overthinking, avoidance and burnout patterns
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More adaptive responses to long-standing coping strategies
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Increased ability to respond rather than react in challenging situations
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Improved relationships and relational patterns over time
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Greater capacity to shift unhelpful behavioural patterns
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Improve practical functioning and behavioural flexibility
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 feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or emotionally stretched, therapy provides a structured and supportive space to begin making sense of what you are experiencing and to work towards sustainable change.
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