Since my late teens I have been fascinated by psychology, relationships and the complexity of the human experience. This curiosity, combined with my personal life experiences and self-study eventually led to years of clinical training and work as a therapist, and the privilege of supporting people from all walks of life.
Along with private practice, I have extensive experience providing counselling and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults across a variety of settings including public mental health, community outreach, private hospital, high schools and crisis support.
I am driven by my belief in the adaptability and resilience of individuals and their capacity to grow, heal and recover in ways that are meaningful to them.
See below to get a feel for ‘how’ I work with my clients.
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist
A little bit about me
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is integrative, taking a holistic approach to mental health treatment and drawing from a range of evidence-based therapy modalities to tailor support to each unique person I work with. I have a particular interest in exploring and understanding individual’s emotional and relational challenges, or sense of ‘stuckness’, through the lens of early developmental experiences and unconscious patterns of relating and coping. This includes working closely with the nervous system and body-mind connection. I aim to support you towards new ways of being in the world, with a greater sense of self-agency, authenticity and meaning.
With specialised training in supporting those living with the effects of complex trauma, I have an understanding of the complex and enduring impacts of trauma in its various forms — how it shapes the way we see ourselves, our relationships and how we move through the world. This understanding sits at the heart of my practice.
My Approach
Qualifications & Memberships
I hold a Bachelor degree in Counselling and I am a candidate for the Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) degree with The University of Sydney.
I hold Clinical registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) which has rigorous ethical and professional development standards.
I am also a trainee member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP)
What informs my approach
I draw from and integrate my experience and training in a range of evidence-based models of counselling and psychotherapy, combining long-term psychotherapy, in combination with more focused and short-term practical approaches.
Contemporary Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (The Conversational Model)
Attachment Theory
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Self-Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Who do I support?
I work with people who are needing support with:
Relationship Challenges - intimate / romantic relationships, dating, family, friends, community, work
Trauma - Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, relational trauma, PTSD
Emotion Regulation Challenges
Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Depression
Adolescent Mental Health Challenges
Self-Esteem / Identity
Navigating and Adjusting to Change and Life Transitions
If you're dealing with something not listed here, don't hesitate to reach out. We can discuss whether I would be the right fit, or I can connect you with someone who may be a better match.