​“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 the challenges and circumstances they face in everyday life.  My gentle, patient and non-judgemental approach allows my clients to quickly feel at ease and comfortable as they engage in counselling.  
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is holistic highlighting  important connections between mental, emotional, physical and behavioural responses in supporting mental health and general well-being. 
My work within education for 20 years  has provided me with great insight into the issues and challenges faced by children, adolescents and their families. My desire is to see people gain clarity and hope within their circumstances and see relationships strengthened. 
Counselling is a collaborative process, there is no magic pill!
I work with clients to empower them to make positive changes, resolve issues, increase communication and build on personal and family strengths.
In counselling and Psychotherapy I use a range of evidence based psychological approaches to therapy 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, to support clients through the counselling process. 

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 (student)
National Police Clearance
DCSI Clearances
Australian First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification

Professional Development Undertaken In:
Mindfulness
Neuroscience
Transactional Analysis
Treating Trauma and Affairs
Social Thinking
Mental Health Practitioner 
Creative Modalities in Counselling
Protective Practices with Children and Young People
Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Trauma 
Supporting Childrens Mental Health
Grief
Specific Learning Difficulties
Autism