Biography

For as long as I remember I have been fascinated in human behaviour - why we say and do the things we do.  This has led me on an adventurous path of self-discovery, and further education to enable me to connect with and support others.

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I work collaboratively, empathetically and non-judgmentally with adults in treating a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, persistent worry, grief and loss, relationship issues, assertiveness, anger, bullying, sexual abuse and other trauma-related difficulties, and general well-being.

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My work is guided by the individual needs of a client and I adopt a flexible treatment approach dependent upon a client's needs and treatment goals.  I draw from a number of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Rapid Desentisation (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness.

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For the past ten years, I have worked in a variety of environments which include public mental health services, acute care/emergency, forensic facilities, non-government mental health services and private practice.

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It is my belief that there are two vital components to finding the right support.  The first is finding a therapist with a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of the issues and evidence-based therapeutic interventions available to suit the client needs and therapeutic goals.  The second is the therapeutic relationship.  Working together as equals without judgement or bias enables trust to be established and provides an inviting, safe and comfortable space to communicate in and work together.

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At Heather Street, Wilston, I work with a wonderful team of practitioners.  Please see their information by clicking on this link: Heather Street Practice

Qualifications

Mental Health First Aid

Psychological First Aid

ASIST Suicide First Aid

Advanced Training - Suicide Prevention

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Schema Therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapeutic Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care and Practice

Therapeutic Intervention with Complex Trauma

Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue

Registrations & Memberships