MEET THE team
DIRECTOR - Alison Cullen
Endorsed Forensic Psychologist
Education:
Master of Psychology (Forensic), 2009
Bachelor of Psychology, 2005
Alison Cullen is an endorsed Forensic Psychologist and the Director of Forensic Psychologists PTY LTD for over 10 years. Alison has over 15 years experience in the NSW justice system, having previously worked for DCJ, the NSWPF and William Booth Drug Rehabilitation. She has worked across a diverse range of jurisdictions, including civil, criminal and the Children’s Court. Alison has a great passion and enthusiasm in her work, always demonstrating a strong dedication to her clients as well as providing supervision to both provisional and registered psychologists. She also provides treatment under Victims Compensation, Medicare and SIRA.
Top Specialties:
- Criminal matters (including s14, sentencing, risk and bail/parole assessments)
- Civil matters (including litigation, workers compensation, and NCAT)
- Child protection matters (including risk, parenting capacity/restoration and family contact assessments)
- Immigration matters
- Psychotherapy focused on addressing criminogenic needs
Memberships:
Australian Psychological Society (Member No. 025713).
Australian Psychological Society’s College of Forensic Psychologists
Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
Dr Kala Ram
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
Education:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, 2009
Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology), 1999
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours), 1997
Dr Kala Ram is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist who has over 15 years of clinical experience working in Canada, America, and Australia. She has worked across a breadth of settings, including hospitals, government and non-government organisations, and private practice. She delivers evidence-based interventions across a range of psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression and addictions. Kala approaches her work with a strong sense of compassion, warmth and empathy.
Top Specialities:
- Criminal matters (including s14, sentencing, risk and bail assessments)
- Psychological assessment
- Psychotherapy for various mental health conditions
Memberships:
Australian Psychological Society (Member No. 025701)
Australian Psychological Society Clinical College
Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
Michelle Pal
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
Education:
Master’s degree - Clinical Psychology, 2012
Bachelor’s degree (Honours) - Psychology, 2008
Michelle Pal is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years experience in hospital, research, and private settings within Sydney. She has a special interest in forensic psychology and criminal matters and is passionate about social justice. She has several years of experience in the assessment and treatment of inmates and overseeing community treatment plans. For psychotherapy clients, Michelle has expertise in a range of therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); motivational interviewing, and trauma-focussed therapy.
Top Specialities:
- Criminal matters (including S14, sentencing, and bail reports)
- Thorough assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions
- Outpatient psychotherapy for various mental health conditions