I take a person-centred approach and aim to understand the unique experiences and environments that shape how someone has learned to cope. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, respected and understood as whole people. Sessions are down-to-earth and collaborative, I see therapy as a reflective, collaborative space grounded in connection, curiosity and genuine understanding.
My work has spanned acute mental health, private practice, and a specialised menopause clinic, shaping an approach that is warm, relational, flexible and strongly evidence-based. My eclectic approach draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I place strong value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively at your pace, supporting you to build practical skills, insight, and confidence. I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan to build insight and create a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle. Throughout these studies, I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based psychological practice and have conducted research in areas related to Bipolar Disorder.
