Counselling that feels human

People rarely come to counselling with everything neatly worked out. You may know exactly what is troubling you, or you may only know that something does not feel right anymore.

You might be feeling anxious, flat, overwhelmed or disconnected. You may be carrying the impact of a difficult experience, struggling with personal boundaries, managing family or relationship pressures, or trying to adjust to a significant change in your life.

Whatever brings you here, you do not need to have the perfect words before reaching out.

How I Work

I believe that feeling genuinely heard can be the beginning of meaningful change.

Counselling with me is calm, collaborative and practical. I will take the time to understand your experience without judgment or assumptions. Together, we can explore what has been happening, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop strategies that fit your life—not somebody else’s idea of what your life should look like.

My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and solution-focused. Depending on your needs, I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, DBT-informed strategies, Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness-based practices. I may incorporate practical strategies such as grounding, guided breathing and present-moment awareness to help you manage difficult emotions, respond differently to unhelpful thoughts and feel more connected to yourself.

Rather than applying one approach to everyone, I adapt the work to your circumstances, strengths and goals. Together, these approaches can strengthen coping skills and support meaningful steps towards what matters to you.

My Background

My professional journey began in youth work, where I spent several years supporting young people through complex social, emotional and family circumstances. I later developed specialist experience across youth mental health, adolescent counselling, youth health, child-protection counselling and statutory child-protection services.

I currently work within a specialist NSW Health adolescent counselling service, supporting young people and families experiencing complex emotional, behavioural and relational concerns.

Alongside my work with young people, I have supported adults, parents and carers navigating trauma, family pressures, difficult relationships, emotional distress and significant life transitions.

Earlier in my career, I also supported older adults—including people living with dementia—as well as children and adults with intellectual disability. This experience strengthened my understanding of individual differences, communication needs, dignity and person-centred support.

I have also taught social work and counselling subjects. This strengthened my ability to explain complex ideas clearly and allowed me to contribute to the development of emerging practitioners.

Together, these experiences have given me a strong understanding of trauma, adolescent development and the different pressures that can affect people throughout life. They have also taught me that trust cannot be rushed and that effective counselling begins with understanding the person—not simply focusing on a problem or label.

I currently provide individual online counselling for adolescents aged 14–19 and adults, with support tailored to each person’s circumstances, needs and stage of life.

Qualifications and Professional Standing

• Bachelor of Social Work — University of New South Wales

• Diploma of Community Welfare Work — TAFE NSW

• Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers

• Approved Counsellor — Victims Services NSW

• Current Working with Children Check

• Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision