Ad Astra Psychology
Ad astra per aspera
To the stars, through difficulty
Meet your practitioner
Hi there, I'm Alexandra Sukhushina, please, call me Alex. I am a Registered Psychologist based out of Carine. My approach combines a variety of therapeutic methods which I adapt according to client needs. I like to use humour where appropriate, and really model authenticity. In particular, I emphasise introspective and emotive work in treatment.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of presentations and concerns, particularly neurodivergence, anxiety, adverse health events, and identity exploration. I work predominantly with adults, and occasionally older teens.
I am a contractor, based out of The Dash Health Hub, based on Whadjuk Noongar land. I run an independent practice from shared rooms with administrative support and a lovely team of like-minded practitioners.
I also offer peer and secondary supervision and am a Board Approved Supervisor. I enjoy long-term supervision work and am interested in working with other neurodivergent practitioners.
Important information
Please view the details below for contacting us and our operating hours. Appointments can also be booked through our website and via the HotDoc app.
Contact details
For queries or booking information please contact the admin at The Dash Health Hub on (08) 9246 9482 or admin@thedashhub.com.au
Fees and rebates
My standard fee is $240 per 50-55 minute session. A rebate of $98.97 is available with a Mental Health Care Plan from you GP.
Availability
I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday afternoons, and Fridays. Please note, I do not offer crisis services.
FAQs
Fees are based on the recommended schedule of the Australian Psychological Society. These take into account the taxes, superannuation, professional development and training, study repayments, insurances, administration, room fees and registration costs of your practitioner.
To receive a Medicare rebate on the cost of your appointment you will require a referral or a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP. However, you can attend appointments without a referral (and therefore without a rebate). This is called private billing. You may choose to make a claim with your private health fund if you are covered at your discretion.
Schema therapy
Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR; standard and enhanced)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused CBT
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP for OCD)
Yes. I am able to offer services via phone, or Microsoft Teams (via your web browser). Please note, while there is sometimes a necessity to have appointments via telehealth (disability, illness location, etc.) it is sometimes therapeutically beneficial to attend in person if you are able, though this is discussed with you in session.
I do not offer crisis services. Please contact any of the following:
000 if you are at immediate risk;
Your usual GP or psychiatrist;
Lifeline, 13 11 14 (online chat available);
Suicide Call Back Line 1300 659 467;
Samaritans Anonymous Crisis Support line, 135 247;
Beyond Blue, 1300 22 46 36;
Kids Helpline (aged 5-25), 1800 55 1800 (online chat available);
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) 1300 555 788
Links
Please see The Dash website for further information, including online booking (existing clients only) and further contact details.