My career began in the UK almost 20 years ago, and for thirteen years I worked as a specialist trauma counsellor in organisations within Queensland. In 2020 I moved into fulltime private practice. As a mature counsellor (age 54), I have lived long enough to experience the rawness of life, while gaining decades of counselling experience through training, work, and professional development. I also live with a chronic health condition called Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and therefore understand how health can impact all areas of life.
In addition to my areas of interest, (Grief, Anxiety, & Wellbeing), I also work with general counselling issues and life transitions.
Sessions available early evening and on weekends to fit around work schedules. Sessions via phone and videocall (tele-health).
Feel free to reach out via email if you have any questions, or would like to request a free 15-minute call.
Qualifications & Training
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Degree in Counselling (Integrative -Psychodynamic & humanistic)
Certificates levels 1-3 in counselling
Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
Certificate: Advanced Grief Counselling
Certificate: The Missing Stage of Grief - Anxiety
Advanced Certificate in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Diploma in Mental Health
Cert. in Domestic Violence & Trauma Work
Cert. in Sand Play Therapy
Diploma in Stress Management
Diploma in Play Therapy
Trauma Informed Yoga training
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Can I access counselling services under my NDIS plan? Yes, it is available if you are either plan-managed or self-managed. NDIS participants requiring counselling must have ‘Improved Daily Living’ or ‘other services’ included in their NDIS plans. Improved Daily Living provides funds for accessing allied health professionals and people with disability can use part of, or the entire Improved Daily Living budget for counselling if it relates to their short-term goals.
