My aim is to work with you to promote and encourage positive change in your life, in whatever way that is defined and valued by you. Part of my role is to work alongside you and help to the best of my ability, when thinking about the bigger questions in life. Questions like how can you handle thoughts and feelings you really don't want; what do you want in your life that you currently don't have; what sort of person do you want to be; what do you want to achieve; what do you want your life to stand for?

I use an individually tailored approach incorporating traditional Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Supportive Counselling, and Strengths Based Positive Psychology. In my journey as a psychologist I am increasingly using mindfulness-based therapies, such as ACT, as they address the needs of the whole person. ACT does this by helping us to deliberately notice unwanted thoughts and feelings, and how much we ‘buy into’ them. We then see whether their attempts to control thoughts and feelings is really working in the long run.

For Medicare rebates, yes - you'll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. This allows you to access up to 10 subsidised sessions per year. However, you can also book private sessions directly without any referral, giving you immediate access to psychological support when you need it most.

I’m a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) . I keep my skills current with over 30 hours of professional development and supervision each year, so you can feel confident you’re in capable hands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychological intervention that focuses on developing psychological flexibility - the ability to stay present with your thoughts and feelings rather than being controlled by them. Instead of trying to eliminate difficult emotions or thoughts, ACT teaches you to accept them while taking action aligned with your personal values and goals.

This approach combines mindfulness strategies with behavior change techniques, making it particularly effective for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. ACT helps you build a rich, meaningful life even when challenging thoughts and feelings are present.