Dr Thomas Albers

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• PhD in Social and Environmental Psychology

• Master of Science in Psychology

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Engineering

• Provisional Psychologist, AHPRA.

Summary Professional Experience:

Thomas is a Clinical Consultant, Provisional Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner with a deeply relational, person-centred approach to supporting people through complexity and change. He is known for being present, flexible and non-judgemental, creating safe therapeutic spaces where people feel understood and supported to move forward in ways that are meaningful to them. His practice is strongly shaped by environmental psychology, with a particular interest in the connection between people, places and nature. Where appropriate, Thomas incorporates nature-based approaches into therapy, using natural settings not only as spaces for stress recovery, but also as active supports for developing social and emotional skills.

Thomas brings extensive clinical, research and programme development experience. His work has focused particularly on adolescents and young adults navigating complex life circumstances. Prior to joining SAL Consulting, he worked as a Lead Psychologist and Researcher, designing and facilitating residential therapy programmes for young cancer survivors, people who stutter and young adults with autism. He also contributed to the development of psychologically informed school programmes, virtual reality tools and wellbeing apps, reflecting his strength in translating research into practical, engaging supports.

In his current role, Thomas provides behaviour support, assessment and individual therapy across the NDIS and out-of-home care sectors. His therapeutic approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), positive psychology and psychosomatic approaches. He works from a trauma-informed framework, meeting people where they are and prioritising safety, trust and emotional regulation before collaboratively working toward clear, practical goals.