About

My deepest hope is to share what I've learnt both professionally and personally to help you in your own growth.  

I came to Clinical Psychology a little later in life after studying in other fields, yet having found the wisdoms of psychology, philosophy, and the spiritual traditions enormously helpful in my own life. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004, initially with a strong interest in psychodynamic psychotherapies and the place of the 'wisdom traditions' and philosophy in therapy.

In my 22 years as a therapist I have become increasingly holistic in my approach. My training across different types of therapy, and my study and personal experience in different meditation and spiritual traditions has deepened my understanding of how we can reduce our suffering and increase our capacity to live better as human beings. My exposure to the areas of performance and positive psychology have brought an added dimension of understanding our unique personality trajectories and how we can best thrive. My personal and professional journey have also brought me a much deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and how important it is to draw on the wisdom held in our bodies, our intuitive capacities, and our creativity. 

I've worked for over 20 years as a therapist, coach and supervisor in the government, university, not-for-profit, and private health sectors. My work has mostly been in Brisbane but I've also spent time working in Central Australia in remote communities. I now manage a private practice in Brisbane, Australia, where I am passionate about drawing on my rich experiences with people, and the many tools I have been given, to work in a holistic and growth-focussed way with people.