A therapist on the gold coast with a warm friendly approach. working with children, adults and families.

  • Katie has 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.

    She takes an integrative, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based treatments. Katie recognises that each person’s life story and experiences are unique and works collaboratively to tailor therapy to their 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.

    If you’re interested in connecting, I would be grateful to support and walk alongside you on your path to healing and personal development.

  • Katie is a 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.

  • Bachelor of Social Work (honours) Degree
    University of Hull, England

    Accredited 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)

    • 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)