I’m a therapist who works collaboratively and creatively with people experiencing a broad range of circumstances, challenges and worries. As a registered psychologist, I have more than 20 years’ experience providing counselling, supervision, clinical leadership, group facilitation, training and assessment across different settings; including multi-disciplinary government allied health teams, not-for-profit clinical settings and specialist roles in behaviour support. After all these years, what fulfils me most is offering therapy in private practice; working with people from all walks of life, of diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities.  

People seek therapy for an enormous range of challenges but all have one thing in common – a deep need for something to change. Respect, care, belief and trust are the foundational qualities I offer in my practice. Often accompanied by a generous dose of creativity and humour; my practice is connective, relatable, and wholehearted. 

I emphasise building safety and relationship in the therapy session, and create space to explore the connection between thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviours. Meaningful change happens when this deeper understanding integrates with personal qualities to give rise to values-based choices and action.

At The Psychology Spot, I embrace a range of therapeutic practices, including:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

• Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (AF-EMDR)

• Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or ‘tapping’)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Dignity Therapy

I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and have undergone additional training (Level 3), supervision and accreditation to become a Certified IFS Therapist with the international IFS Institute. 

In addition to therapy work, I have years of experience in providing assessments helping people understand their strengths and challenges; or for assistance in accessing funded supports through NDIS and Centrelink. I offer the following assessment services:

·    Functional capacity assessment 

·    Cognitive assessment

·    Assessment for diagnosis of intellectual disability

·    Screening and monitoring of dementia for people with intellectual disability

I am also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and bring a similar complement of qualities to the support and guidance I offer psychologists and other mental health practitioners. Click here for more information about clinical supervision.