Welcome

I am a dedicated and passionate Counsellor and Social Worker with extensive experience in statutory/ non-statutory environments and working with both young people and adults. Therapy is client centered, trauma informed, inclusive and neuroaffirming. I have a comprehensive knowledge of disability, mental health, emotional wellbeing, vicarious and complex trauma, LGBTQIA supports, grief/loss, family violence, self-harm and suicide ideation. I primarily use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, with a range of tailored and creative interventions, underpinned with inclusive, trauma informed and culturally sensitive practice.

I am registered with the Australian Social Workers Association as a Social worker, and I have a historic membership with the Australian Counselling Association.

I hold the following university qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Science,Counselling

  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

I have practiced as a social worker, counsellor and mental health clinician full time for the past 14 years, in a range of not-for-profit organizations, government specialist intervention services for children and adolescents and their families, domestic violence and youth and other mental health services.

In September 2022, Banjo a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel joined my clinic space as an emotional assistance support for clients.