​“If there’s one thing that will stop people from achieving their goals, it’s a wall. However, as I see it, without a wall
​there’s no place to build a door.”

- Craig D. Lounsbrough

A little bit about me...
​My heart is for helping people explore and find meaning, hope and purpose in life's challenging circumstances. Counselling is a collaborative process and my desire is to empower you to make positive changes, resolve personal and inter-personal conflict, strengthen communication and draw on strengths to move through difficulties with confidence. A gentle, patient and non-judgemental approach allows my clients to quickly feel at ease and comfortable as they engage in counselling.  My work within education for 20 years and private practice for the past 5 years has provided me with great insight into the issues and challenges faced by children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. 

My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is holistic encompassing the emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of being human, highlighting and honouring these connections. My work is informed by a range of well-established therapeutic modalities  including; Trauma Informed Practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 


Professional Qualifications and Credentials

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Masters of Counselling Practice
​Masters of Social Work (current)
​Registered NDIS Provider
Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
​PACFA Reg. Clinical 22650
Member Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP)
Member Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Member Australian Association of Social Workers 
National Police Clearance
DCSI Clearances
Australian First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification