I am a Level 4 ACA registered counsellor, and member of the College of Supervisors providing clinical supervision to counsellors in various contexts and community service professionals. I have over 20 years experience in community organisations and a background in the disability sector prior to working as a counsellor.
I am experienced working with adults, and young people as well as couples. I work from a person-centered, integrative model of counselling and prioritise authentic connection in the counselling relationship. I recognise the importance of each person being deeply listened to and feeling heard.
I have particular interest in working in ways to assist people to develop their own intuition and innate ability to know what the best way forward for themselves is, and then to begin to make positive changes in their lives.
I also have experience working with people for whom speech is not their primary method of communication. Examples include people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices such as Lightwriters and Proloquo2Go on iPads. Additionally, I have experience working with both foreign language and sign language interpreters.
I have worked with clients through a spectrum of concerns, which include but are not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-concept (Identity, self-worth, self-esteem, self-confidence)
- Stress
- Suicidal ideation
- Self-harm
- Disability
- Physical/emotional/sexual abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence
- LGBTQIA+ Issues
- Anger Management
- Grief and loss
- Burn out/Compassion fatigue/Vicarious trauma
- Bullying
- Religion
- Spiritual growth
- Meditation and mindfulness
