Meet our Psychologists and Therapists

• Bachelor of Psychology (University of Newcastle)
• Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Newcastle)
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Member of the Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS)

I provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where you can be heard. I have worked as a paramedic and am a trained mediator. My humanistic philosophy means I value individual differences, cultural diversity and the strengths that each of us brings to problem-solving. I am interested in working with adults to identify underlying patterns that keep us stuck, wrestling or discontented. My particular interest is in working with first responders and people who have experienced trauma, as well as anxiety, and depression and managing grief and loss.

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• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Specialist areas: Chronic pain, Anxiety, Trauma, Adjustment, Overeating/Binge eating disorder
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

With a background in private and public health services, I have specialist experience in health psychology, pain management and rehabilitation in varied settings. Much of my training and work has included assisting those who have been affected by trauma and anxiety. I also have an ongoing personal and professional interest in optimal health and wellbeing, including diet, exercise and behavioural change, as well as insomnia and sleep disorders.

I am passionate about holistic health and blend together methodologies from modern science and ancient teachings to form an integrative health approach. An experienced yoga and meditation teacher, I use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CBT-I (Insomnia), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness based approaches. I am also trained in the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement desensitisation Reprocessing).

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• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
• Bachelor of Science
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

I am a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Australia) with specialist training in Trauma Focussed CBT (TF-CBT Australia). I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family System Therapy, and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy.

I have a particular interest in using interventions based on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and a Narrative Therapy approach using a creative therapy framework and hold certificates in Drama Therapy (The Dramatherapy Centre Sydney) and certifications in Psychodrama (AANZPA).

My area of specialisation is in Child and Adolescent psychology. With extensive experience in child protection and work across government (DCJ and JIRT) and non-government agencies (e.g. Brighter Futures) across 15 years, I have worked in youth mental health (12-30 years of age) at Headspace since 2016. I work with children, adolescents, and young people (12 to 30 years old) as well as significant others from their support network, and have worked for the Fit4life program, young parents’ program, and residential programs such as Boystown and Windgap Foundation.

My special interest is in youth mental health, individual and intergenerational trauma, complex family systems, brain-body interaction and the science-practitioner model.

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• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

My experience in counselling/clinical psychology and organisational/corporate psychology for adults over the age of 30 goes back over 25 years.

My Counselling / Clinical areas of specialisation includes diagnosing and treating adults who are dealing with anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues, sexual and other abuse, anger management, bereavement and other loss as well as significant changes in life. (e.g. retirement and mid-life issues for both women and men.

I have gained extensive Organisational / Corporate / Workplace experience having worked with a diverse range of organisations, and as a result, am able to effectively deal with workplace issues such as inappropriate workload resulting in poor performance and burnout, poor job definition resulting in role confusion, work performance issues relating to underperformance, and coping with performance reviews. I also deal with management issues, bullying and harassment and conflict resolution.

I like to work within the broad frameworks of Cognitive Behavioural, Schema-Based, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused and Interpersonal therapies.

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As a highly experienced clinical psychologist, I have enjoyed many years of working with forensics and a wide range of populations.

Currently, I focus on assisting adults with legal matters to provide accurate advice to courts for diversion and sentencing. I am particularly interested in working with drug and alcohol issues, victims of trauma, those who experience domestic and family violence, victims of crime, hoarding and squalor, depression, anxiety and stress, panic and social phobia.

I gain great satisfaction in helping clients to make the changes they have decided to make to improve their lives. I do this through the use of cognitive and behavioural strategies, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.) I am also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) trained.

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• Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
• Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Member of the Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS)

Unfortunately, the number of recent referrals means I have closed my books to ensure current clients have ongoing appointments.

The journey to your healthier self is deeply personal, but you don’t have to do it alone.

I specialise in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and associated difficulties such as sleep problems, reliance on substances, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. As a psychologist with a clinical doctorate relating to police officers and PTSD, I am especially interested in helping first responders manage work stress and trauma.

I have an empathic, warm approach based on knowing how hard it can be to acknowledge that you are struggling. Using evidence-based therapies, I will work with you to facilitate change. I have a collaborative style and will tailor treatment to suit you. Together we will explore how your experiences contributed to where you are now, and set goals for meaningful change.

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• Masters of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
• Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

I am passionate about Narrative Therapy which centres you as the experts in your own life. I value the opportunity to view problems as separate from you and co-researching the skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that you have to reduce the influence of problems in your life.

I appreciate learning the stories of your life and supporting you as you negotiate with grief and loss, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, deconstructing and reconstructing spirituality, considerations of identity and sexuality, challenges of immigration, navigating polyamorous relationships and ongoing health challenges.

I am registered with Medibank Private, Bupa, HCF and the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG). Other funds may provide cover for counselling; please confirm your entitlements with your provider. Sessions are also available under WorkCover NSW and the NDIS.

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