About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a deep interest in how our developmental and relational experiences shape who we are and influence how we navigate life’s challenges. My passion for psychology comes from my deep fascination with the diversity, uniqueness, and resilience of the human mind, so in my approach to therapy I am most interested in a person-centered focus. This means I will work collaboratively with you to develop a comprehensive understanding of your unique experiences, personality, and the underlying patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing.

With experience in both short- and long-term therapeutic settings, I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities to support personal growth and address current or enduring difficulties. My approach is centered on curiosity, empathy, and co-exploration, with a focus on seeing you — or your child — as a whole person, rather than as a symptom or problem.

Areas of Interest

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a broad range of presenting concerns.

I have a particular interest in supporting

• People from the LGBTQIA+ community

• People in non-traditional relationship structures

• Complex Trauma, PTSD, and victim/survivors of Sexual Abuse and/or child abuse

• Personality Disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder)

• Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Body image concerns

• Alcohol and Other Drug difficulties

• Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder

• Anxiety disorders

• Neurological conditions and chronic pain

• Relational difficulties and challenges

• Grief and Loss

Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from several evidence-based modalities. My primary and preferred models of working are listed first and indicated in bold;

• Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)

• Psychodynamic, Relational, and Interpersonal Therapies

• Attachment and Developmentally Focused Therapies

• Existential Therapy

• Schema Therapy

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Exposure Therapy

• Contemporary Trauma-Informed Practices

With regard to couples therapy, I draw on the following models:

• Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (EFTC)

• Attachment focused therapies

• Multigenerational Family Therapy (MGFT)

For eating disorders, I am trained in:

• Focal Psychodynamic Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FPT-AN)

Professional Memberships

• Australian Psychological Society (APS)

• International Association for Relational Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists (IARPP)

• Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)