About
I am a registered psychologist and EMDR practitioner. I value integrative and holistic wellness. My practice is individualised and person-centred, combining a whole person approach with evidence-based strategies to support personal change, healing, and growth.
Originally from the NSW Mid North Coast, during the past two decades, I have worked mostly in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia across community, non-government, and private psychological health services.
therapeutic Style
My approach is warm, attuned, collaborative, and compassionate. My aim is to provide a welcoming space in which you feel comfortable, understood, and supported. Together we explore what brings you to therapy, in a way that you feel both held and gently challenged, as you take your own therapeutic journey towards reaching your own personal goals.
Special Interests
Trauma
Anxiety
OCD
Stress
Grief
Depression
Life transitions
Education
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) UNE (2005) Registration with NSW Psychologist Registration Board (now AHPRA) - 2007
EMDR Institute Basic Training (Sigmund Burzynski and Dr Jeanette McMahon, 2022-2023)
EMDR Therapy Structural Dissociation Advanced Level Training (Dr Roger Solomon, 2023)
Addiction-Specific EMDR Protocol Training (Carla-Renee Sherwood, 2024)
MEMBERSHIPS
EMDR Association of Australia Member (2024)
Associate Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Modality & Approach
I bring the breadth of my professional training and background to understand your concerns within your life’s broader context. In collaboration, we develop therapy goals and I tailor the therapy approach to your needs, as well as your personal strengths and differences. I work flexibly and seek your feedback on how the therapeutic approach and specific strategies utilised are meeting your needs and therapeutic expectations.
Currently, I practice from an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapy framework. I also utilise and integrate a range of other modalities to best support my clients with personal change and growth:
DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy
MI (Motivational Interviewing)
Personal Insight
What is a quote or phrase you live by?
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – C.Jung
“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” – Winnie the Pooh – A.A.Milne
What makes you feel grounded?
Sunrise beach walks, yoga, ocean swims and drinking tea.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well-being?
Starting the day with a short meditation. It sets up the day.
fee
Individual Therapy | $190
Medicare Rebate (with Mental Health Care Plan) | $96.65