I graduated as a social worker from Latrobe University in 1992 and have spent the time since then providing counselling to people in a wide variety of settings. I have a passion for helping people find and connect to their inner power. I find that people have their own answers to the challenges they face, they just sometimes need help to shine a light on these. I find it a great privilege to work closely with people in a therapeutic setting, and I never cease to be inspired by people’s resilience, strength and courage.

I have worked in the community mental health field for many years, as well as in private counselling, in general hospitals and recently at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. I work from a strengths and trauma-informed perspective, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Forgiveness Therapy and Solution-Focussed Therapy. I value creating a safe space that allows the person to lead in their own growth and change.

I provide counselling for young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, family and relationship challenges, domestic violence, addictions, grief and loss or chronic health conditions. I also specialise in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ communities and have done so for many years.

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker through Medicare, an approved counsellor for the NSW Victims of Crime Program, and I also provide counselling to clients through private arrangements. I have taught at the University of Newcastle for several years as a tutor and provided supervision to students on placement. I have also provided supervision to other social workers throughout my career. Given this I am also very happy to provide supervision to social workers and other clinicians.

I am available Wednesday and Thursday in rooms at New Lambton.