My approach
Warmth, compassion, collaboration, and gentle humour guide my client-centred approach. Our work together will support reflection and exploration so you may gain greater understanding of the nature and reasons for your difficulties, promote adaptive new ways of thinking and viewing your circumstances, and foster the stabilization of heightened emotions and related behaviours. We will work flexibly to manage your immediate concerns while keeping your planned goals in mind. Opportunities to learn a range of psychological strategies will allow you to optimize your well-being and assist you to build resilience and strengthen coping in the longer term.
The Clinical Psychological treatments I use are evidence-based, and a treatment plan may include the following:
- CBT
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- ACT
- Schema Therapy
- Positive Psychology Techniques
- Self-Compassionate Approaches
- EMDR
- Exposure Therapy
- Breathing/Relaxation Techniques
My background
My psychological practice has developed over the past 16 years of working with a range of psychological concerns. I have a strong background in psychological research (PhD in Psychology) and postgraduate (Masters) Clinical Psychology training and have since completed additional training in a range of evidenced-based psychological therapies to provide individuals with the skills needed to improve their psychological well-being.
In addition to my experience as a Clinical Psychologist, my knowledge and experience as a registered Pharmacist for 30+years provides a broader health focus and understanding of illness and its treatments. Women’s health is a particular area of interest.
Registered Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA)
Endorsed Medicare Clinical Provider
Fellow Clinical College, Member of Australian Psychological Society (FCCLP, MAPS)
Registered Pharmacist (AHPRA)
Member Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (MPS)
Address:
Suite 202, Level 2, 737 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East, 3123