Our Story
A Legacy of Innovation and Dedication to Client Relationships
In 2015, Allos entered the EAP space because we were frustrated with the state of the industry; the services on offer were impersonal, crisis-driven, and often unreliable. While many employers were underwhelmed, there wasn’t a compelling alternative. We wanted to be that alternative.
Our founding principle was simple - to close the gap between downstream crisis response and upstream prevention. Since then, we have been dedicated to delivering innovative EAP solutions and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. We have demonstrated that by focusing on upstream prevention, we can help employees thrive and organisations succeed.
Today, our clients see that the real value of an EAP is as a strategic partner, not a mere crisis hotline. Staff trust our service in times of critical need, but importantly, most engage earlier - before they are in crisis.
Now, Allos is building a community of ethically-driven employers who believe that better workforce mental health is non-negotiable. For some, it is because their work is high-risk, so they cannot afford to be reactive. Others, already have a suite of excellent employee benefits and want an EAP of the same calibre. Others believe it’s simply the right thing to do.
While motivating forces may differ, the trend is the same - a global shift is taking place around mental health. In short, the old, reactive model is proving unsustainable, both economically and in human costs. The future of mental health will focus on prevention, enhancing wellbeing, and systemic approaches where employers will play a key role.
Our future looks bright, and Allos Australia is ready to bring organisations on that journey.
Meet Team Allos
Adam Carrozza
Managing Director
Bachelor Applied Science - Psychology (honors) - RMIT
Graduate Diploma Psychology - Monash University
Certificate - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Practitioner - DHHS
Bachelor Vocational Education and Training - Melbourne University
With over 30 years of senior management roles across; government, not-for-profit, and private enterprise; Adam has built a reputation for driving pragmatic innovation.
Notably, he led development of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and was chair of the NDS national committee on NDIS preparedness, as well as the Manager of Statewide services of Behavioural Intervention for Department of Human Services. Adam has also faced and overcome significant adversity on his journey. He uses this hard-won wisdom to guide other leaders through trying times.
Adam oversees all business development and ensures an ethical approach to everything we do.
Thea Baker
Mental Health and Trauma
PhD (currently in progress), Deakin University
Master of Counselling, Monash University
Graduate Diploma Human Resources Management, Bournemouth University
Clinical Registrant of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Thea is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist and combines over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal training and HR.
Thea is a noisy advocate about mental health being a part of whole-person health who believes that we have somehow got into a place where we see physical health in terms of strength and fitness whilst mental health is viewed through a lens of stigma, dysfunction and illness. Thea is also a passionate educator and speaker and loves opportunities to work with small professional groups as well as larger presentations within the health and wellbeing industry.
David Westgate
Mental Health First Aid
Certified Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor - MHFA Australia
Experience Advisory Panel - Black Dog Institute
Diploma Marketing and Communications - Sydney Institute
David delivers Mental Health First Aid training and certification for Allos. Prior to his current role with Allos, David worked in advertising for 35-years, many of those at a senior level. All while suffering from a rollercoaster-like mental illness known as bipolar 1.
With his lived experience of mental illness and senior leadership, combined with his engaging story-telling style, he is able to bring a level of authenticity and engagement to Mental Health First Aid training that few can match.
David is also a keynote speaker for the Black Dog Institute. He has spoken to organisations such as the NSW Law Society, the Treasury and even the Friends and Family of Missing People Police Unit.
Marnie Wirth
Intern
Marnie is currently in her third year studying Psychology at Deakin University, with a keen interest in human behaviour and mental health.
As an intern at Allos Australia, Marnie collaborates with the team to understand how psychology influences organisational dynamics for healthier work environments. She also volunteers as a digital messenger for Lifeline Australia, helping her to gain valuable psychological experience.
Marnie works part-time in retail, which has developed her customer service skills and complements her academic studies. She’s passionate about learning and exploring the intersections of psychology, business, and mental health support.
Beata Sabala
Counsellor
BS(Hons), MOT Prac, Master of Counselling, SEP
Beata (Bea) has worked as a mental health practitioner for the past 20 years, working in both the public and private mental health sector as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She has experience working with adolescents, adults and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds and all walks of life.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, she offers a person-centred, integrative approach depending on what works best for the client. She is passionate about her client’s capacity for healing, growth, and positive change. From tough decisions, to work related stress, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, ADHD or relationship issues, each person’s journey is important and unique. Bea draws upon mindfulness-based approaches, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Existential Psychotherapy.
She has a particular interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery, whether it is complex trauma or a single incident trauma.
Olfa Hafsa
Intake & Triage Practitioner
Diploma of Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy, Endeavour College of Natural Health
Master of Food Science, AgroParisTech (France)
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Olfa is a counsellor and a healthcare practitioner committed to the health and wellbeing sector since 2012, who has worked across a variety of environments; corporate, private practice, and not-for-profit. Besides providing mental health support services privately, her roles have also involved workplace health checks and coaching, occupational health services coordination, implementation of health and public services IT systems, and more recently Employee Assistance Program coordination.
As a counsellor, Olfa puts a strong emphasis on using a holistic approach to the person, considering the constant dynamics between mental health and physical health, and educating people on why addressing both is crucial for long term whole health and wellbeing.
Our Network
You are in safe hands
Allos Australia has a network of clinical and non-clinical therapists across the most populated areas of Australia and New Zealand.
We are continually expanding this network and if you have staff in areas where we do not presently have coverage, we will build capacity in those areas so as to ensure that all your staff have the option of face-to-face consultations. In addition, we also provide the option of phone and video sessions for staff and family members at home or overseas.
Our EAP services team partners with empathetic therapists and allied health professionals who share our values and are dedicated to making meaningful impact in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to get in touch.
