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About

Over 15 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based trauma, anxiety, and stress therapy in Geelong and online across Australia.

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My Approach

Welcome! Over many years of clinical work, I have found that helping clients identify what truly matters to them—their core values—is the key to making meaningful change. Therapy with me is a genuine collaboration. Together, we will work to understand the challenges you are facing, move through emotional barriers, and build an authentic life aligned with who you are and what is important to you.

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With over 15 years of clinical experience, I work primarily from an Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework. Based on cognitive-behavioural principles, ACT focuses on being curious about our experiences, learning to notice internal processes, and developing practical skills so you don't get caught in your inner dialogue.

 

To ensure our work fits your unique needs, I also draw on other proven, trauma-informed modalities, including:

  • Trauma-Focused CBT

  • Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

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I specialise in anxiety & panic, trauma & PTSD, stress & burnout, life transitions & OCD.

 

As a Board-Approved Supervisor with a Clinical endorsement, I also provide professional clinical supervision to students completing placements within their Clinical Masters programs, as well as practicing Psychologists at various stages of their careers.

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I would like to acknowledge the Wathuarong peoples of the Kulin nation as the first inhabitants, traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which I live and work. I recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay my respects ancestors past & present.

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