What is your background?

I am a Registered Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in school and private practice settings across rural and urban areas. I also have experience supporting people across the lifespan in inpatient rehabilitation centres, university clinics, and medical centres.

I tailor my approach to suit the unique needs of each client, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy (ST), Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

Through these modalities, I strive to foster a sense of ease and joy, promoting values-based actions and meaningful, holistic change for my clients.

Why do you like working with children, adolescents, and their families?

Children and adolescents are uniquely honest and insightful, bringing with them a curiosity and energy for the world around them. I continually learn from the stories and perspectives of this age group, and I love watching their eyes light up as they share their passions and interests!

I strongly believe in the importance of early intervention and prevention, and I enjoy collaborating with families, schools, teachers, and allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach. By incorporating curiosity, playfulness, and humour in the pursuit of therapeutic goals, I strive for individual and family-based solutions to complex problems.

What are your strengths?

I consider myself a warm, enthusiastic, and compassionate person, with a particular strength in creating relevant and engaging sessions. I am dedicated to fostering an understanding and non-judgmental environment that empowers clients to be themselves. I am particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals with affirming, strengths-based care that harmonises with their way of thinking and experiencing the world.

What do you like to do in your free time?

My mischievous puppy, TigerBear, keeps me entertained with his daily antics and adventures. While I dream of being a beach lover, my dislike of sand says otherwise! I do, however, love escaping to the countryside for long, lazy bush walks. I’m also endlessly fascinated by astrophysics and interior design and often get lost in research rabbit-holes inspired by my favourite podcasts. And if I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, it would be noodle soup!