Dr Alice Gornall is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Springwood, QLD. Her practice is at Level 4, 4 Paxton Street, Springwood QLD 4127. The focus is on practical mental health support that helps people make sense of what they are feeling and work out what to do next.
In day to day work, Dr Gornall looks after adults who are dealing with anxiety and depression, or who feel stuck in stressful patterns. At times, that can show up as constant worry, low mood, low energy, irritability, or trouble coping when life gets busy. For some people it’s more about day to day stress. For others, it’s the bigger things that build up over time.
She also offers counselling sessions and behavioural therapy. Sessions usually cover how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect, and what changes might help you feel more steady. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is part of the approach. CBT can be useful when you want tools for coping, not just talk. The aim is to understand what keeps the problem going and then test out strategies in real life, at a pace that feels manageable.
Stress management techniques are another key part of the work. That might include learning ways to calm the body, handle racing thoughts, and plan for tough moments before they take over. In many cases, the goal is not to “fix everything” quickly. It’s more about building habits that support you week to week, especially when things feel a bit out of control.
If you are not sure where your symptoms fit, Dr Gornall can help with anxiety and depression evaluation. That can make things clearer, so you can get the right support. People come in with different stories, and not everyone has the same needs. Over time, therapy can help you spot early signs, set boundaries, and make room for things that improve your day.
Dr Gornall’s training and clinical work are grounded in psychological practice, with a strong focus on counselling and therapy methods such as CBT and behavioural therapy. There is no big list of services to choose from. Instead, the sessions are guided by what you bring in, and what you want to change.
For those who like a structured approach, therapy can feel like learning a set of skills. For those who prefer a more gentle pace, it can still be guided and clear. Either way, the sessions are meant to be calm, practical, and focused on real life.