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I have a warm, friendly and open approach, creating a space where individuals of all ages feel supported and empowered to achieve their mental health and wellbeing goals.
I take a trauma-integrated, strengths-based approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based treatments. I recognise that each person’s life story and experiences are unique and I work collaboratively to tailor therapy to your needs, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I feel truly fortunate to do the work I do—creating a compassionate space where clients can safely explore life’s challenges and transitions. It’s an honour to be welcomed into their lives, trusted to accompany them during vulnerable moments and to witness their journey toward healing and meaningful growth.
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with experience in public and private mental health and NDIS settings.
Specialising in trauma, attachment and child and youth mental health. I’ve been providing psychotherapy and mental health supports for over 18 years in diverse communities in Australia and Overseas, including practicing for 10 years as a clinician within government Child and Youth Mental Health.
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Bachelor of Social Work (honours) Degree
University of Hull, EnglandAccredited Mental Health Social worker - AASW
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
Postgraduate Diploma in Practice based Play Therapy
Leeds Beckett University, England -
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA)
Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC)
Play Therapy International (PTI)
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Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy & Parenting - Level 1 & 2
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Child-Centred Filial Facilitator program
Play Therapy Supervisor Training Program
Theraplay and MIM - Level 1
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)