About Me

I have worked as a Social Worker and counsellor for over 20 years in various settings, including community and public hospital settings.  I have specialised in working with women dealing with unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy loss, interpersonal trauma, and mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression. My approach is strengths-based and person centred, meaning that in working together, we will focus on drawing out your unique strengths and abilities to foster positive change and wellbeing.    

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I use recognised, evidence-based counselling techniques to help you manage difficult life circumstances, relationships and transitions.  In addition my background in creative arts therapies allows me to offer a space to explore issues using non verbal modes of expression such as sand tray therapy, and mind/body interaction through sensorimotor psychotherapy. Such therapies can be particularly useful when dealing with trauma histories. My stance is one of supportive openness and curiosity, emphasising strengths, aiming to enhance your coping strategies and find ways of making meaning to help you thrive. 

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Qualifications: BA Psychology, Applied Psychology (counselling), BSW, Graduate Diploma Experiential and Creative Arts Therapies (MIECAT)

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Accreditation: AASW, Mental Health Social Worker

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Further training: Supervision and Mastering Group Supervision (Jane Wexler), Recognising and Working with Complex Trauma, Reflective Practice Facilitation workshops, Perinatal Non-Directive Counselling Training V2 (APS), Somatic Experiencing