I am a registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), based in Newcastle, NSW. I feel genuinely privileged to support people through some of the more difficult, confusing, and vulnerable parts of their lives. My approach to therapy has been shaped by both my professional training and my belief that meaningful change begins with feeling safe, understood, and accepted for who you are.

I take an evidence-based, integrative approach to therapy, drawing from humanistic psychology, Resource Therapy (RT), EMDR, and parts work. I recognise that every person is different, and therefore therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all process. I work collaboratively with each client to understand what they are experiencing and to find an approach that feels appropriate, comfortable, and meaningful for them.

A central part of my work is helping clients understand their internal world through parts work and Resource Therapy. We all have different parts of ourselves that can show up in different situations — parts that may feel anxious, overwhelmed, angry, self-critical, protective, or unsure. Rather than seeing these parts as something that needs to be "fixed", I believe they often have an important story to tell.

Creating space to understand these different parts can help clients make sense of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that may otherwise feel confusing or difficult to control. Through this process, we can develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and choice in how we respond to life's challenges.

I am also EMDR trained and incorporate EMDR into my practice where appropriate. I particularly value the way EMDR can complement parts work, allowing us to gently work with experiences that may continue to feel emotionally or physically present, even when we know they happened in the past. By bringing together EMDR and parts-based approaches, I can support clients to process difficult experiences while remaining connected to the different parts of themselves that may have developed to protect them along the way.

My goal is not simply to help you "manage" difficult emotions. I want to help you understand yourself more deeply, develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges, and feel more connected to who you are and what matters to you. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and begin creating meaningful and lasting change.

I take a neuro-affirming and strengths-based approach when supporting children, young people, and their families. I recognise that everyone experiences and interacts with the world differently, and I believe these differences should be understood, respected, and valued rather than something that needs to be changed.

I work collaboratively with clients and families to understand their individual experiences, strengths, needs, and goals. My aim is to create a space where people feel accepted for who they are, while also being supported to develop greater confidence, self-understanding, emotional awareness, and the skills they need to navigate everyday life.

Ultimately, I believe therapy is not about changing who you are. It is about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, creating space for the different parts of you, healing from experiences that may still be impacting you, and building the capacity to move through life with greater choice, self-compassion, and connection.

Qualifications and Training:

  • Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCouns&PsychTh)

  • Master of Holistic Counselling (Mast.Hol.Couns, MBEd)

  • Diploma of Meditation Therapy (MBEd)

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (BA/LLB)

  • Qualified Clinical Resource Therapist

  • PACFA Reg.Certified Practising

  • EMDR Trained Practitioner

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