I offer a compassionate therapeutic space to explore what is important to you in hope to develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion, capacity building and growth. 

My approach is deeply holistic, encompassing biological/ psychological/ social aspects, helping to build a full understanding of your situation. 

I have 2 decades experience working in the area of mental health & community services.

My practice is not about diagnosing you, as this is out of my scope of practice, but rather is centred in a strength based, affirming and person-centred model that utilizes a lens that makes room for all parts of your unique experience. Each session is mindfully paced keeping your psychological safety at the forefront. 

We may explore areas of your life such as sleep, nutrition, movement, rest and joy to develop a greater understanding of the whole context. These can be important parts that counsellors without a passion in these areas and not trained in wellness coaching might miss and just may be the extra link necessary to help fuel growth, healing and change.

Special Interest Areas:

• Anxiety, worry & rumination- including health anxiety

• Women’s health- including peri/menopause support

• TTC/IVF, infertility, childless/childfree by choice/not by choice

• Couples/relational therapy, family & intimate partner relationships

• Low self-confidence & fear of failure, perfectionism

• Neurodiversity & ADHD in women/AFAB- particularly later in life diagnosed &/or self-identified

• Burnout, career development

• Emotional recovery after illness

• Grief and loss

• Childhood developmental trauma

Professional credentials & training:

• Advanced Certificate in Relational Gestalt Counselling, 2 year in-person personal & professional development course, Gestalt Therapy Australia.

• Bachelor of Social Work(Hons) Degree, RMIT, and a registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers

• Bachelor of Arts(Hons) Degree, VUT

• Certified ADHD Coach, IPHM accredited course

• Supporting transitions for parents with neurodivergence: from pregnancy to postnatal, PANDA

• Certificate in Wellness Coaching. Endeavour College

• Certificate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples- Dr. Sue Johnson

• Accredited Mental Health First Aider

• Emotional CPR Certified

• Trauma healing and trauma informed training (Peter Levine PhD. & Blue Knot Foundation)

In-person are located in Bermagui & Dalmeny on the South Coast of NSW and online via a secure video platform service

Personally, I have an interest in nutrition, natural medicine, personal & community development, creative arts & yoga. I also like to walk anywhere and everywhere, cooking & tending to my garden, and being in nature. I am always reading, usually something non-fiction and fiction and I am massive fan of local libraries & the humble community book exchange. Prior to moving into the community services field I studied a Bachelor of Arts and completed an Honours thesis on The Theatre of the Absurd where my interest in existentialism and the human condition was further developed.