I am a counsellor and psychotherapist situated in beautiful Newcastle, NSW. I am an integrative therapist and combine several modalities where appropriate and necessary. This includes solution-focused therapy (SFBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, creative and expressive art therapy, and mindfulness based therapy. Within my approach, I aim to teach skills and strategies that help to effectively manage uncomfortable emotions, disengage from unhelpful thoughts about the self and others and reaffirm purpose and direction. I have had the privilege of providing counselling support to a wide variety of individuals from 5 - 75 years of age. I am proud to support individuals in creating the change they feel they need in their lives by providing opportunities for education and emotional support. My passion for mental health comes from a variety of personal life experiences and a long-lived enthusiasm and interest in holistic mental health approaches and compassionate behaviour change.