Hi there and welcome.

I understand that opening up about personal things can feel incredibly difficult. Many people are taught to push down issues. This can get in the way of things changing. That’s why I’m passionate about making support comfortable, practical and easy to understand. I strongly welcome those who find it difficult to reach out for support, feel shame or misunderstood by others or have trouble talking about their challenges. This includes providing a safe place for men who often struggle even more with asking for support.

I work from the basis that you are the expert in your own life, but together helping you find what works best for you to cope better.

For close to 20 years, I’ve been privileged to work with people during some of the most challenging periods of their life. This includes substance addiction, family breakdowns and trauma. This experience has helped me learn the importance of compassion, non-judgement and understanding - which I aim to bring into my counselling practice

I utilise a range of counselling methods depending on the person and presenting issues, although often include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Narrative approaches and nervous system regulation. These are all evidenced backed methods.

My areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, anger management, stress management, men’s mental health and substance use.

- Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

- Master’s Degree in Counselling.