About Me.
I am a grey haired 40+ year old woman, a step mum and a wife who was born on the traditional country belonging to the Narunggha (Nharranga) people, in South Australia. I am warm and a little theatrical, fun & creative and have done (and will keep doing) my own work. I am real, deeply honest, have a loud belly laugh and am a strong ally.
I absolutely love learning about others and learn so much from my clients and their families. I often notice how each person I meet, is doing their best with what resources they have and I hold a strong vision for my clients, so we can work towards their goals and dreams, even if they feel like they will never get there - or if it feels dangerous to hope for more.
I am a deeply philosophical and spiritual person and am not afraid to contemplate the big questions and to go to dark places with you so you don’t feel alone. I am deeply empathic, compassionate and have this way of just being with you - no matter how, or where you are. I also like to be practical and use what works for you, in a grounded way. I am deeply respectful and am a strong advocate if needed.
I know great therapy is something that is created by us both, and above all else, I honour your choices and if you don’t feel like I can help you, I will try to help you find someone, that you feel, can .
Qualifications & Experience.
I hold a Master of Counselling
20 years experience working with children, young people and their families.
I specialise in working with
Complex developmental Trauma and PTSD.
Children & Young people and their caregivers.
Women & Men recovering from violent & abusive relationships
Adults looking to heal wounding from their childhood or past experiences
Recent or historical relational violence or sexual trauma.
Young people with disabilities or who are Neurodivergent such as ASD, ADHD or ID (among others)
Young people who engage in problematic or harmful sexual behaviours
My rates.
Trauma Informed Clinical Supervision
To guide and support clinical development, discuss practice issues, case conceptualisation, respond to complexity & risk, identify transference & parallel processes so you can provide satisfying, effective & safe therapy for your clients.
I am available online or in person.
60 mins | $140 | Get started
Child & Adolescent Trauma Therapy
Specialist trauma therapy for young people and their important people. Short and long term interventions are available, to reduce the impact of the traumatic experience/s. Typically, sessions are weekly or fortnightly - depending on need.
I am available online or in person.
60 mins | $140 | Get started
90 mins | $200 | Get started
Adult Trauma Counselling
Individual Counselling on a 1:1 basis for all ages and challenges. This can include significant others or family to be a part of the therapeutic process, if indicated.
I am available online or in person.
60 mins | $140 | Get started
90 mins | $200 | Get started
I would like to speak with you before our first session to understand your needs and answer any questions- so please feel free to contact me using the form below or call 0493 458 334
Memberships.
Clinical Member (Level 4) of ACA (Australian Counselling Association)
Accredited Member of EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)
Member of EMDRANZ (EMDR Association of Australia & New Zealand)
Member of ANZATSA (Australia & New Zealand Association for Treatment of Sexual Abuse)
Member of Trauma Recovery Network Australia
Blue Knot Professional Member
Have Questions?
At this stage I am unable to offer a mental health care plan as no Medicare rebates apply.
A concession rate can be negotiated for those who require it.
