“I love helping my clients unpack and rewrite old stories, to rediscover who they are beneath their psychological baggage, allowing them to enjoy life with greater authenticity."

My overall goal as a therapist and coach is to help my clients discover who they truly are underneath the accumulated layers of schemas and coping behaviours that no longer serve them. I consider myself a psychological decoder who gets to the core of the emotional roadblocks that keep people feeling trapped, repeating negative patterns or feeling unfulfilled. Having a clear framework for understanding the ‘why’ enables us to target what needs to change and then take the best course of action to achieve real transformation.  

SO, How would I describe my approach as a therapist and coach?

I enjoy getting the best results for my clients so they can find their voice.. 

Since commencing my professional career over 25 years ago, it's been an honour to have worked in many different settings including mental health facilities, research and academia, education and training, corporate consulting and of course private practice. I started my own private practice back in 2001 specializing in Schema Therapy, not only to treat people with mental health concerns, but also to enhance relationships and maximize well-being.
Throughout my career I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of people seeking help for all manner of personal and relationship issues. More recently I have invested energy into creating schema therapy-based online content and products to inspire authentic living and thriving relationships.
As a therapist and coach, I enjoy getting the best results for my clients so they can find their voice, be as authentic as possible and ultimately live their best lives without being hampered and held back by their schemas!

My  Philosophy  

My training and qualifications include an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of New South Wales; a Graduate Diploma in Individual Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy and a research PhD from the University of New South Wales. I have also obtained Advanced Certification in Schema Therapy with trainer and supervisor status in that field (ISST).
Over the years I’ve also trained in several cutting-edge psychotherapies including EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy, Ego-State Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion. I’m a keen meditator myself and dedicate time for my own personal and professional self-care.

My Qualifications