Dr Alison J. towns
PhD Dip Clin Psy LMNZPsS ICP

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Dr Alison J. Towns is a registered clinical psychologist with an interest in population based approaches to the prevention of domestic violence. Her research is concerned with the sociocultural language and messages that work against gender equity and support and maintain violence against women. She is particularly interested in the ways mechanisms of power are utilised to maintain silence and prevent action to stop such violence. Dr Towns has held research fellowship positions at the Psychology Department, University of Auckland and is a director of Mount Albert Psychological Services Limited.

Key focus areas

Expertise on domestic violence
Research
Training
Expert witness testimony
National and international peer review
Consultancy

Community Affiliations

Mt Albert Psychological Services Ltd is part of the Auckland Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children

Life Member New Zealand Psychological Society