It’s not about what’s wrong with you.
It’s about understanding what’s happened to you.
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Many people arrive at therapy feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I find that we can always makes sense of what you're experiencing. The difficulties that arise are usually understandable responses or attempts to cope with challenging life circumstances.
Therapy offers a space to make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and responses, particularly in the context of what you’ve experienced in your life.
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I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you, with an emphasis on safety and support. The aim is not to "fix" you, but to help you understand your experiences and develop more adaptive ways of relating to them.​
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About
I’m a clinical psychologist, and my work is centred on helping people make sense of their experiences and live with more freedom and meaning in their life.
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I have a background in psychodynamic psychotherapy and draw on trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and experiential therapies. I use these approaches because they help people understand, make meaning, and gradually heal. Some of the work involves reflection and insight. Some of it involves gently processing emotional memories and body responses. We choose together what feels right, and we move slowly, always guided by what feels safe and manageable for you.
Over time, I’ve come to value the therapeutic relationship as one of the most meaningful parts of this work — being alongside people as they grow, make sense of themselves, and experience change.
You can read more about my qualifications and professional back ground here. Qualifications •Doctor of Clinical Psychology — Queensland University of Technology (2013) •BA (Honours) Psychology (Class I) — University of Queensland (2008) •PhD (Arts, Media & Culture) — Griffith University (2002) •BA (Honours) Cinema Studies (Class I) — La Trobe University (1992) Registrations & memberships •AHPRA Registered Psychologist — Endorsed Clinical Psychologist •Psychology Board–approved supervisor •Member — EMDR Association of Australia •Member — Australian Association of Psychologists Professional training •EMDR training and advanced workshops •Internal Family Systems •Deep Brain Reorientation •Compassion Focused Therapy •Working with complex trauma and PTSD •Psychological approaches to psychosis •Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Clinical and leadership experience I have worked across public health, non-government, and research settings for more than 15 years, including: •Private practice — psychological therapy and supervision •Advanced clinical educator roles in trauma-informed care training •Leadership positions supporting service development and workforce training •Research and clinical roles in early psychosis Research & teaching •Previous Honorary Research Fellow, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research •15+ peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations •University lecturing and clinical education roles
What brings people to therapy
People often seek therapy when they are having difficulties such as:
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feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or emotionally flat
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ongoing stress, burnout, or difficulty switching off
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the after-effects of trauma, loss, or difficult life experiences
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feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in relationships
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harsh self-criticism, shame, or low self-worth
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difficulties with sleep, concentration, or emotional regulation
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using avoidance to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings (e.g. internet, substances, food)
These challenges often make sense in the context of the experiences that have shaped a person - what they learned about themselves and the world, and how they have responded and attempted to cope.
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Working together in therapy can help you find new ways of understanding yourself, responding to your emotions, and relating to others. It can help people to:
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understand themselves and their patterns more clearly
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feel less driven by fear, shame, or self-criticism
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develop a steadier and more compassionate relationship with themselves
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feel calmer, more grounded, and more able to cope
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trust their own feelings, needs, and decisions
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feel more connected in their relationships
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find a greater sense of meaning, direction, or ease in their lives
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How therapy helps
Services
My work includes individual therapy, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed care training.
Psychological therapy
Individual therapy is offered both in person and online, with options for brief or longer-term work. I provide some after-hours appointments to support people who are balancing therapy with work and family life. We find a rhythm that fits your needs.
Supervision
Trauma-informed Care Training
I am an AHPRA-approved supervisor and work with clinical psychology registrars, early-career psychologists, and experienced clinicians seeking reflective, supportive supervision with a focus on attachment and complex trauma.
I offer trauma-informed care training and consultancy for organisations working in health, mental health, and community services. This includes training in trauma-aware practice, workforce wellbeing, and system-level change. More information is available at Relate & Repair.
Contact Me
You’re welcome to get in touch if you have questions, would like to enquire about therapy or any of my services, or are simply not sure where to start. I offer a brief introductory call so you can ask questions, share a little about what’s bringing you here, and we can explore if what I offer is the best fit for you.
Suite 45, Ballow Chambers, 121 Wickham Tce., Spring Hill
0416938265
Fax: 073503 9227