We focus on the “Well Being”, supporting the change of life journeys from “just surviving” to thriving.
We focus on the “Well Being”, supporting the change of life journeys from “just surviving” to thriving.
My aim is to create a kind space for all clients to feel heard and accepted, for whatever it is that brings them to my office. I understand that even researching potential psychologists can feel overwhelming, let alone booking and coming to a first session, so my priority is always to develop a space together where authenticity, empathy, and understanding can grow (with a good helping of sarcasm and a sometimes-silly sense of humour!).
I work with clients across the life span (12+), and from a range of contexts – support for work and family stressors, mental health concerns, and life transitions and change, for example. I utilise a variety of approaches, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, schema, and play-based therapy with my clients based on their needs, and appreciate the opportunity to alter my approach to suit my clients, their context, and their goals for the future. I have also completed the requisite training to see clients struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders, and am certified in CBT-e. I continue to engage in regular professional development and supervision in order to further develop these approaches.
I am a member of AusPATH, and can complete WPATH assessments for trans and gender diverse adults seeking medically affirming interventions. I enjoy working from an affirming, person-centred stance, and continue to advocate for self-determination and an informed consent model of care.
I have a particular interest in providing neurodiversity affirming care, and enjoy supporting, advocating for, and working with neurodivergent clients and their support networks. I also enjoy working with people of diverse genders, sexualities, and relationships, and undertake regular training to ensure my space is safe for people to be authentically themselves. I approach working with these specific groups, and more specifically the Autistic and LGBTQ+ community, from both a professional and lived experience stance, and appreciate the vulnerability and courage it takes to engage with a psychologist.