About Me

I’m Aiden, Founder and Operator of Avision Psychotherapy.

That's me in the Coca-Cola hat, standing outside Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the spiritual home of Martin Luther King Jr. I've always admired people who live with conviction, purpose, authenticity and a genuine commitment to others.

Before establishing Avision Psychotherapy, my experiences across healthcare and community services led me to question how we approach psychological wellbeing. Too often, I felt the complexity of individual lives was often overshadowed by systems, procedures, and predetermined ideas about what improvement should look like. I wanted to practice differently.

Over the years, my understanding of counselling & psychotherapy has continued to develop through lived and clinical experience, academic research, and the work of thinkers who have profoundly influenced the field. One principle remains central: we cannot deeply understand a person without appreciating the life they live, and by extension, the life they are oriented toward. Our experiences, relationships, beliefs, and aspirations shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Understanding these influences can broaden perspective, imbue confidence, and articulate possibilities we may not have previously considered or been open to.

The very nature of this work offers an opportunity to do more than address immediate difficulties. It's a chance to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves, recognize patterns in how we think and live, and discover what genuinely matters to us. From there, meaningful changes can begin to take shape, not just in how we feel, but in how we approach our relationships, choices, and everyday lives.

My approach is collaborative, conversational, and depth-oriented. You bring an understanding of your own life that nobody else possesses. I bring my professional knowledge, curiosity, observations, and willingness to explore important questions alongside you. Sometimes that means practical strategies; other times, it means conversations that lead us somewhere unexpected.

Ultimately, my aim isn't to tell you who you should be, but to help you develop the understanding, confidence, and agency to determine that for yourself.

Good psychotherapy should leave you increasingly equipped to navigate life independently, pursue what matters to you, and embrace the opportunities ahead. Not simply to overcome difficulties, but to build a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and consistent with your deepest values.

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Experience, Qualifications & Registration

I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, holding Level 2 membership with the Australian Counselling Association (MACA). This registration ensures adherence to high professional standards, a rigorous code of ethics, educational and ethical benchmarks, ongoing professional development and recognition as an Allied Health Professional in the Australian Healthcare system.
Master of Counselling – Torrens University
Through my Master’s Degree, I consolidated my clinical framework and therapeutic skill set, refining my capacity to work with diverse presentations using evidence-based, integrative approaches. My training involved the application of psychotherapy interventions, with an emphasis on group facilitation, working with at-risk populations, and the development of an original research project culminating in a critical literature review.
Graduate Diploma of Counselling – Torrens University
During my Graduate Diploma, I honed my practical counselling abilities and expanded my understanding of psychotherapeutic processes through applied practice and ongoing supervision. My cumulative training has included a range of evidence-based modalities such as:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT, ACT & DBT)
- Humanistic Therapies (Client-Centered, Gestalt, EFT & Narrative Therapy)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Short-Term Modalities (Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Therapy)
Bachelor of Psychological Science – Deakin University
My undergraduate studies provided a strong foundation in cognitive psychology, psychopathology, and personality theory, with a particular focus on diagnostic frameworks, research methodologies, and psychological assessment. Elective subjects included:
- Neuroscience
- Health Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- World Religions
- Counselling
- Philosophy
This interdisciplinary background allows me to approach therapy with a nuanced understanding of cognition, emotional regulation, and the existential dimensions that shape human experience.
I began my formal education in the psychological sciences in 2018, culminating in the completion of my Master of Counselling in 2025, marking a seven-year journey of academic and clinical development dedicated to understanding the human condition.
My formal experience in Community Services and Mental Health began in early 2021. I have worked in both individual and group settings; via Online Mental Health / Therapy environments as well as in person, helping children, adolescents, and adults manage mental health challenges, neurodivergence, and life transitions. This includes:
- Clinical Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Psychoeducation
- NDIS / Community Mental Health Support
- Intentional Peer Support (IPS)
In addition to Mental Health, Counselling & Psychotherapy oriented work, I have extensive experience in business administration, Information Technology, Creative Industries and Marketing, allowing me to run my clinic independently and provide high-quality, accessible care without the constraints that many face working within more traditional systems.