Counselling
What is therapy?
Therapy is a supportive and evidence-based process that helps individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It offers a confidential space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
People often seek therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to manage difficult experiences. Therapy can help with immediate concerns, such as anxiety or behavioural challenges, and also support longer-term growth, such as improving emotional regulation, self-esteem, or relationships.
As a psychologist, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and support them in achieving meaningful progress at a pace that feels right.
Who I work with
My focus is supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I believe therapy should be a space where young people feel safe, respected, and understood, and where families feel supported, not judged.
I use developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family systems-informed work—to address a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and worry
Depression and low mood
School Can’t (school avoidance/refusal)
Behavioural difficulties
Emotion regulation challenges
Adjustment to life changes
Social challenges and self-esteem
Exploring gender identity and expression
Parenting concerns
Neuroaffirming psychology
I approach therapy with a neuroaffirming perspective and a belief in the social model of disability, while acknowledging the wonderful uniqueness of neurodivergent brains.
Rather than focusing on changing the individual, I work to reduce barriers and build environments that support wellbeing, connection, and authentic expression. My role is to support young people, their families and schools to navigate challenges in a way that honours their strengths, needs, and identity.
Therapy may involve building emotional regulation, working through anxiety, identifying appropriate supports, or developing practical coping strategies. These supports are always tailored to the young person's goals and offered with respect, curiosity, and collaboration.
I also work closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen understanding, support regulation, and respond to needs in ways that are compassionate and sustainable.
Getting started
If you're considering therapy for yourself or your child, here's how to begin:
Reach out: Contact me via email with a brief outline of your young person’s current difficulties. I’ll let you know about current availability and next steps.
GP referral: If you’d like to access Medicare rebates, book an appointment with your GP to discuss a Mental Health Treatment Plan. You can still access therapy without a referral if you prefer.
Initial appointment: In our first session, we’ll discuss your concerns, gather relevant background, and work together to create a plan that suits your young person’s goals and values.