In our sessions, you’ll find a space that feels calm, compassionate, and light.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist based in North Adelaide.
My path into social work wasn't completely straightforward.
Before becoming a social worker, I worked in banking. In my early twenties, I experienced burnout and started questioning whether the path I was on was really the right one for me. Eventually, I made the decision to change direction and study social work.
I've experienced self-doubt, uncertainty and the uncomfortable feeling of wondering whether you're on the right path. I've also experienced the pressure of what we think we should be doing, and the difficulty of working out what we actually want.
I think that's part of why I'm interested in the person behind the problem, and the stories and expectations we carry about who we're supposed to be.
What matters to me
Self-compassion is something I spend a lot of time working on with clients.
It sounds simple, but being kind to yourself can be surprisingly hard. We can offer understanding to everyone else while holding ourselves to a completely different standard.
Sometimes we're not aiming for a huge change. Maybe it's 5% more flexibility, 5% more kindness, or 5% more room to be human.
Those small shifts can make life feel a little lighter.
A few things you might find in my therapy room
There are usually lollies around, plenty of plants, and a good cup of tea.
A warm cup of tea can be a small ritual of comfort, particularly when we're talking about trauma or other heavy stuff. Sometimes it's nice to have something ordinary and familiar alongside a difficult conversation.
I really enjoy memes. Sometimes a meme manages to express exactly what you're feeling when you don't quite have the words for it. And sometimes, when things have been a lot, a bit of humour is exactly what's needed.
I'm also a bit obsessed with paper, journals and making things. I like cutting things up, putting them back together and seeing what emerges. If journaling, collage or creative expression is your thing, we can bring some of that into the room too.
Therapy doesn't always have to look like sitting in a chair and talking.
My Experience
I've worked across mental health, health, education and community settings for more than 16 years, including extensive experience in acute health.
Working in these settings has meant supporting people through some very difficult and uncertain periods of their lives. I've worked alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, relationship difficulties and major life changes, often when several things are happening at once.
That experience has shaped the way I think about therapy. I don't see people as a collection of symptoms or problems to be fixed. I'm interested in the bigger picture: what you've experienced, what you've had to adapt to, the patterns that have developed along the way, and how those experiences might still be affecting you now.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive training in EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. I also draw on other evidence-informed approaches and strategies depending on what is most useful for the person I'm working with.
I continue to undertake regular professional supervision and ongoing professional development. For me, good therapy also means continuing to reflect on my own practice, staying curious and being willing to keep learning.
Interested in working together?
If what you've read here sounds like the kind of therapy you're looking for, you can book an appointment or get in touch if you'd like to ask a few questions first.