MEET YOUR THERAPIST
HOW I WORK
A warm, practical and collaborative approach
I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable — particularly when you’re used to managing things on your own or appearing capable while struggling internally.
My approach is engaged and collaborative, with a focus on creating a space where you feel genuinely understood rather than judged, rushed, or simply given advice.
Rather than sitting back passively, I work actively alongside you to explore the patterns, emotional experiences, and ways of relating that may be contributing to distress or leaving you feeling stuck. Together, we can develop greater understanding, build on your existing strengths, and explore practical ways of responding differently to life’s challenges.
My work is also neurodiversity-affirming, recognising that people’s brains, nervous systems, and ways of experiencing and interacting with the world are naturally diverse.
On a more personal note
I bring a genuine understanding of life’s complexities — including relationships, responsibility, transitions, stress, illness, and change. This allows me to meet people with curiosity, compassion, and without judgement, while remaining focused on what is practical and helpful in everyday life.
Therapy is not about having everything figured out before you begin. It is a space to pause, explore, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself while gradually building the skills and confidence to move through life in a way that feels more steady, intentional, and aligned with who you want to be.
Therapy with me may involve:
- clarifying what matters most to you and working towards your goals
- exploring recurring emotional or relational patterns
- developing greater self-awareness and insight
- understanding the impact of past experiences, trauma, and attachment dynamics
- strengthening existing capacities and resilience
- learning practical skills for navigating emotions, impulsivity, relationships, boundaries, stress, and communication
- practising and applying new skills within sessions, so they feel more natural and easier to use in everyday life
- developing healthier and more sustainable coping strategies
- gently challenging patterns that no longer feel workable or sustainable
I work with people experiencing:
- anxiety, panic, excessive worry and overthinking
- stress and burnout
- Low mood and emotional exhaustion
- trauma and post-traumatic stress
- relational challenges, boundary difficulties, role confusion
- people-pleasing, over-responsibility and perfectionism
- life transitions and adjustment
- low self-worth and harsh self-criticism
- feeling disconnected from yourself or feeling stuck or uncertain about your direction in life
- grief, loss, chronic pain, or illness
- problematic coping patterns
- eating difficulties and body image concerns
My approach to therapy is:
- integrative and evidence-based. Depending on your needs, I draw on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches.
- collaborative and guided by your goals, experiences, and strengths
- grounded in both insight and practical change
- supportive of emotional exploration and skill development
- focused on understanding the deeper patterns contributing to distress
- adapted to your needs, pace, and life circumstances
- aimed at supporting meaningful internal and external change over time
Qualifications & Memberships
- Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Completed Master of Professional Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Psychology
