Hi,

I am a  mental health social worker, psychotherapist, author, lecturer, and dream therapist who has been supporting individuals and families of the past twenty years. I have  extensive experience is loss, grief, trauma, and parenting.  I have  worked with adolescents and adults in palliative care for the last ten years.

I have worked as lead Bereavement Counsellor at several Sydney hospitals; I was Senior Counsellor at Dementia Australia and I am currently supporting families of young adults. I worked with adolescents for ten years before that, who were experiencing anxiety, depression, and life challenges. I have run workshops on consent, parenting, and communication skills.

I have lectured for the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement and been employed as a lecturer at a number of Sydney universities, lecturing in counselling and mental health.

I am passionate about supporting people to grow and thrive through loss and/or change. I believe in the capacity for the human spirit to heal.

I am trained in a number of therapeutic interventions including CBT( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT( Dialectic Behavioural Therapy) , IFS( Internal Family Systems ) , EMDR( Eye Movement Desensitisation and  Reprocessing)  , ACT( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , Poly Vagal Therapy, Mindfulness,  and Dream therapy.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Management

Grad Dip Adult Ed

Grad Cert Bereavement Counselling and other Interventions

Doctor of Ministry

Diploma of Dream Therapy

Professional memberships

AASW – Mental Health Social Worker

Medicare eligible