• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
    Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on how our early life experiences contribute to unconscious patterns of relating to ourselves and others. If we become stuck in patterns that don’t help us to get our needs met, this can lead to suffering.

    The work of psychodynamic psychotherapy is to build a deeper understanding of oneself, such that you can make more conscious choices about how you approach the world.

    Here is a bit more detail about psychodynamic psychotherapy. This page summarises some of the evidence for psychodynamic psychotherapy.

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    IFS is a more structured approach to therapy that supports people to understand the different parts of themselves.

    The IFS model emphasises the natural ‘multiplicity’ of us all. When the parts of ourselves are in major conflict with regards to their desires or beliefs, this can cause suffering.

    Here is more information about how IFS works, and the evidence for it.

  • For the last 10+ years I have worked in a combination of public mental health, private practice and community service settings.

    Outside of private practice, I currently work at a publicly funded Centre Against Sexual Assault providing therapy to victim/survivors of sexual violence.

    In a previous role at a public youth mental health service for young people with severe mental health difficulties, I had the opportunity to diagnose and support many young women and gender diverse people with previously undiagnosed adult autism.

    I completed my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University in 2019.

    • Childhood trauma

    • Healing from sexual violence

    • Psychosis

    • Depression and anxiety

    • Eating disorders

    • Adult autism

    • Issues relating to relationships, sexuality, identity and sense of self

    • Life stress or major changes

    • Grief and loss

    • Living with chronic health difficulties

    • Assessment and reports for the NDIS, DSP or Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

  • I am not equipped to support people with:

    • Harmful sexual behaviours or a history of violent offending

    • Reports or evaluations for Family, Children’s or Criminal court proceedings

    • Cognitive assessments

    • Clients under 18 years

    If you are unsure if I might be able to help, please contact me to discuss.