About Us
At Brookmill Centre, we believe every child has the potential to succeed. Our mission is to identify and address the root causes of dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD or any other learning difficulties, helping children unlock their full academic potential.
Using our patented, non-invasive assessment and treatment system, we’ve helped countless families see lasting improvements in their children’s learning abilities.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our commitment to helping children succeed.
Child-Centered Care
Every decision we make puts your child’s wellbeing and development first.
Evidence-Based Approach
Our methods are grounded in research and proven to deliver real results.
Commitment to Excellence
We continuously improve our techniques to provide the best possible outcomes.
Family Partnership
We work closely with parents to ensure success both at the centre and at home.
Our Approach
We take a different approach to learning challenges—one that focuses on understanding the whole child and creating lasting change.
Comprehensive Assessment
We begin with a thorough evaluation to understand exactly why your child is struggling. This could be due to ADHD, dyslexia, processing issues, or sometimes no diagnosable condition at all—just a bright child who can’t seem to learn in traditional ways. Our assessment looks at the whole picture to find the underlying causes.
Personalised Treatment
Based on our findings, we create a customized treatment plan tailored specifically to your child’s needs. Our non-invasive, patented techniques are designed to address the root causes of learning difficulties. The improvements we achieve are permanent, not temporary fixes that fade over time.
For Learning Centres & Educators
Do you work with children who need additional learning support? We partner with out-of-hours learning centres and educational organizations to help their students succeed.
Our Founder
Alison started her career at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Camperdown where she became head of the Orthoptic Clinic. She was invited to become a member of the Orthoptic Clinic at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney and later, at the Royal North Shore Medical Centre in St Leonards.
After a time, Alison went to England and was invited to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, London. After this she alternated between the Royal County Hospital in Surry and St Lukes Hospital, Guildford. She was also in private practice with several leading ophthalmologists in England. In 1964, she returned to Australia and furthered her learning, undertaking various courses including that of Tutor Orthoptist, which qualified her to teach and train orthoptists. Following this, Alison accepted the position of Head Orthoptist with a group of eye surgeons in Parramatta. Combined with a practice in Gosford, she specialised in children’s learning difficulties and undertook extensive research in the visual cortex section of the brain.
In 1979 she patented a machine known as the Lawson Anti-Suppression Device (LASD) which was used to treat Amblyopia. Following this event, Alison was increasingly aware of the number of children who were experiencing difficulty reading. The children she studied struggled with reversals of letters and words, and/or words moving on the page. As she started to observe them more closely, she found another significant commonality: a moving focal point in one of their eyes. This moving focal point led to the brain responding in such a way as to cause the various symptoms which made learning, reading and writing difficult. This led her to develop the very simple, safe and effective medical treatment for Visual Dyslexia which was patented on 11th July, 1996.
Certified Alison Lawson Technique Practitioner
Fully trained and certified to deliver the Alison Lawson Technique, using a structured and evidence-informed approach to improve visual processing, learning efficiency, and confidence.
The only UK-based practitioner of this technique
The sole practitioner offering the Alison Lawson Technique within the UK, providing exclusive access to this unique programme without the need to travel abroad.
Qualifications & Training
Meet Deb
Deb is the practitioner your child will work with throughout their time at Brookmill Centre. She works directly with each child on a one-to-one basis, taking the time to understand how they learn, where they may be struggling, and what support will help them move forward with confidence.
Every programme is led personally by Deb, from the initial assessments through to the tailored sessions that follow. She focuses on creating a calm, supportive environment where children feel comfortable, understood, and encouraged. Her approach is practical, structured, and always centred on the individual child rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Parents can be reassured that their child is supported consistently by the same person, building trust and continuity throughout the process. Deb works closely with families to explain progress clearly and ensure everyone understands the steps being taken and why they matter.
