Meet the Team
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Meet the Team *
Alana Menso
Founder
Alana is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Alana graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2016. Alana worked extensively in Child Protection fields after graduating. During this time she worked with parents and children, ensuring children’s safety. Alana transitioned to work in mental health in 2021 in order to provide clients with down to earth, accessible mental health support. In 2023, Alana completed her accreditation through the Australian Association of Social Workers, becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Alana founded AM Therapy not long after receiving her accreditation. Alana is passionate about helping everyone in any way she can. She provides focused psychological interventions in a 1:1 setting, while still being able to support clients with information, advocacy and referrals to local community supports. Alana specialises in trauma (both children and adults), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety, neurodiversity and depression. Alana has a special interest in working with teenagers and women.
Alfie
Therapy Dog
Alfie is an 8 year old, black tri coloured Border Collie. Alfie loves playing with his ball and toys. Alfie especially likes fetch, and tug-o-war. Alfie knows many tricks, and loves playing Hide and Seek with children. Alfie loves to sit as close as possible to you, and often nudges your hand or arm to make you continue patting him. Alfie won’t let you leave your session without asking for a goodbye pat, and walking you out to your car. If you would like Alfie to be in your therapy session, be sure to let us know when booking your appointment.
Lola
Therapy Dog
Lola is a 2 year old tri coloured blue merle Border Collie. Lola is full of energy and love. She loves to jump on people, cuddle and give kisses. Lola is very cheeky, and loves to have at least two things in her mouth at any time. If you ever can’t find your shoes, check Lola’s mouth! She often carries them around, showing off (luckily she doesn’t chew shoes). Like Alfie, Lola loves to play hide and seek. Lola brings full on energy into sessions, and is amazing for ADHD children as she matches their energy. As she is significantly younger than Alfie, she has a lot more training to go, before she can be the mature therapy dog that he is. If you think you can handle Lola, make sure to talk to your therapist about her being included in sessions.
