I also provide Animal-Assisted Therapy, am a Board-Approved Supervisor and offer psycho-educational workshops and seminar presentations to businesses and organisations. THERAPY
Life presents challenges and sometimes we struggle to overcome them. Sometimes we need that extra source of support and guidance to help us when we’re feeling stuck. I like to help my clients learn new ways of responding to
their life’s challenges; to free them from their old restrictive patterns that leave them feeling trapped. I aim to help my clients create a life that is with awareness of what is truly important to them while also effectively handling the pain and distress that they are currently struggling with. I teach practical skills with immediate application to their specific needs and goals. I have experience in providing psychological therapy for the following issues and difficulties:
(Not all issues are included in the list below, so please make contact if you wish to discuss your situation)
-mood disorders (e.g., depression)
-anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety)
-phobias, (e.g., driving, elevators)
-sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia)
-adjustment to life’s transitions (e.g., redundancy, relationship break-ups)
-anger management
-stress management
-relaxation skills training
-mindfulness techniques
-work stress
-workplace bullying
-time management
-goal setting / productivity / performance management
-grief and loss
-trauma / PTSD
-self-esteem / confidence and self-development
-assertiveness training
-communication skills training
-shyness and social skills training
-relationship difficulties
-chronic pain
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
I am a Board Approved Supervisor and offer supervision to clinical psychologists, psychologists and other allied health workers who have an interest in working with adult clients particularly from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective. I offer ongoing or one-off supervision sessions in-person or via video-calls. PRESENTATIONS
I offer psycho-educational workshops and seminar presentations to businesses and organisations and have experience presenting to a range of groups across various sectors including law, finance, defence and health. Workshops and seminar presentations are client-directed and the structure (e.g., informational/seminar, interactive workshop), content and length can vary considerably. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a Clinical Psychologist, hold general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Medicare Australia, The Australian Defence Force and Open Arms. I hold memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). I have over 15 years experience utilising several evidence-based approaches to help my clients achieve their therapy goals. I now predominantly employ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in my work. I have experience in individual, couple and group therapy, seminar presentations to senior organisational leaders, psychoeducational workshops to private health staff, and have worked with clients in correctional, hospital, community, research, corporate health, defence, elite sport and private mental health settings. In terms of formal training I attended the University of Auckland in New Zealand and graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class). I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend training courses presented by renowned national and international presenters.
