Deidre O’Dea
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist (PAT)
Deidre is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of practice in the public and private sectors. She is the founder and director at Alpha Psychology - Gawler, South Australia. Accredited as a psychedelic-assisted practitioner in 2022 she has also studied with ceremonialists Natasja Pelgrom (The Netherlands) and Scout Rainer Wiley (USA)
Accreditation Category: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist (PAT)
Registration Numbers: AHPRA registration PSY0001294066
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited
Website or booking link: http://alphapsychology.clinic
Practice/clinic Location: 1/15 Main North Road, Willaston SA 5118, Australia
Languages Spoken:
Professional Registrations: AHPRA
Clinical & Therapeutic Focus Areas: Trauma & PTSD / Complex Trauma, Depression & Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Panic & OCD, Addiction & Substance Use, Grief & Bereavement, Eating Disorders, Spiritual Emergence / Psychosis Risk, Couples & Relationship Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities / Approaches: Preparation for Psychedelic Therapy, Psychedelic Integration, Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Meditation / Mindfulness Practices
Cultural & Spiritual Frameworks: Ceremony Preparation & Integration, Faith-Based / Religious Mental Health Practice
Additional Services: Group Therapy or Facilitation, Rural / Remote Support