Therapeutic Approach
I bring years of clinical experience as a Couple and Family Therapist, having worked across private practice, relationship counselling NGOs, early parenting centres, and child and adolescent mental health services. My approach is warm, grounded, and genuinely curious—I’m here to understand, not to judge.
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I believe therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting and talking for an hour straight (unless that’s your thing). I like to mix it up, get creative, and find a rhythm that actually works for you.
People often tell me I’m a straight shooter—which I think is necessary for real talk, and because I know your time, energy, money and emotional bandwidth are precious. Let’s make it count.
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I work with individuals on relationship-focused goals, as well as with couples and families navigating the many moving parts of life together. I have a strong background in working with children and adolescents, and I’m especially passionate about supporting parents as they move through the messiness and magic of family life—because let’s face it, staying connected while juggling nap schedules, school runs, and your own sense of identity is no small task.
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Whether you’re figuring out how to parent as a team, reconnect after a rough patch, or just breathe a little easier at home—I’m here to help make those relationships feel more steady, more supportive, and a lot more you.
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I offer face-to-face therapy in Spotswood, with online availability also.
Education, Training & Experience
Education
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Masters of Clinical Family Therapy
Latrobe University and the Bouverie Centre
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Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy
Latrobe University and the Bouverie Centre
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Bachelor of Social Worker
Australian Catholic University
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Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management
CIT
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Diploma of Community Services
CIT
Therapeutic Modalities
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Transgenerational therapy
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Attachment based family therapy
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Attachment based couples therapy
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Structural family therapy
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Strategic family therapy
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Milan systemic therapy
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Narrative therapy
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Solution-focused therapy
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Cognitive-behavioural therapy
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Grief and loss
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Trauma therapy
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Dyadic parent-child psychotherapy
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Mindfulness and relaxation
Additional Training
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Gottman Couples Therapy.
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Emotionally focused couples therapy.
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Recovery from affairs, Esther Perel.
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Attachment based family therapy.
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Registered facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting Program.
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Australian Childhood Foundation.
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Internal Family Systems Advanced Training, Latrobe University.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents.
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Working with LGBTQI+ Families, Latrobe University.
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Autism Fundamentals Training, Mindful.
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Youth suicide and self-harm risk management, Orygen.
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Newborn Behavioural Observation, Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Infant Mental Health, Berry Street.
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NCAST parent/child play interaction assessment, Tweddle.
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Victorian Working with Vulnerable Children License.
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MARAM Family Violence Assessment Framework.
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Lifeline Telephone Crisis Counselling, Lifeline.
Work Experience
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Private practice, Family and Couple Therapy
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​Orygen Youth Health, Senior Family Therapist
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Senior Family Therapist
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Relationships Australia, Couple and Family Therapist
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Tweddle Child & Family Health, Senior Social Worker
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Family Services, Senior Social Worker
Professional Memberships
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Professional Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers