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Here to help you heal.

Individual counselling can get you on the right path to discover your authentic self, heal the past, and live your best life.

That said, I know that choosing to enter therapy can be intimidating. And may even appear unnecessary to some.

But the benefits are huge.

Imagine being able to change old patterns of behaviour and rid yourself of negative thoughts.

Imagine being able to move through the world differently, without the constant burden of hurt and pain from the past.

I pinch myself every morning that my job allows me to help these scenarios become the reality.

My specialised methods of play help children to integrate and process unresolved trauma or hurt to build personal confidence.

I teach parents new skills and alternative ways of looking at behaviours so they can assist their children to lay the foundations needed to become well-grounded adults.

I help families connect more authentically.

And I assist individuals to value themselves and make changes to support this.

For all my clients, negative noise is significantly reduced.

My Methods.

My methods include EDMR (a form of psychotherapy) and Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT).

I’ll admit when I first heard of EMDR I was sceptical. But it has been extensively researched and proven to decrease symptoms of trauma such as PTSD, anxiety, fears, phobias, negative thought cycles and the vividness of a disturbing memory.

It is effective in both adults and children.

In essence, EMDR therapy helps the brain process disturbing memories and allows normal healing to resume. While the experience is still remembered the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved.

Synergetic Play Therapy offers a non-directive approach for your child to be able to integrate any unprocessed trauma using a play-based model.

I’m proud to say that my clients have told me they never thought their transformation was possible.

They have gone from feeling suffocated by self-doubt, stuck in negative thinking, believing they were unworthy and unsafe, and lacking trust in others, to feeling confident in who they are and what is right for them.

Being able to trust your own judgement is incredibly empowering, creates a sense of control and really connects you with you who you are.

I can tell you, watching these transformations take place is a privilege I will never tire of.

I also honour the well-known fact that children love to play. I offer Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) – a non-directive approach for your child to be able to integrate any unprocessed trauma using a play-based model.

My Credentials.

I have 12 years of experience in trauma counselling, including five years as a Forensic Drug & Alcohol counsellor. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner.

I have spent the last seven years working as a sexual assault counsellor advocate for CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) seeing adult and children victim survivors and children who display harmful sexual behaviours.

The courses I have undertaken include:

  • Bachelor of Social Work & Human Services – LaTrobe University
  • Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Latrobe University
  • EMDR Accredited Practitioner – EMBR Association of Australia
  • Level 2 – EMDR Adult & Children – Psychology Training Melbourne
  • EMDR 2.0 – Psychology Training
  • Intro to Synergetic Play Therapy – Lisa Dion
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Level 2 Dr Russ Harris
  • Symbols & Sandtray – Sydney Centre for Creative Change
  • Trauma and Disability – Blue Knot Foundation

Rediscover yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

My life outside of work.

I love a quality cup of coffee and a wander around the local farmer’s market. I also love visiting the apple orchard in Stanley and the berry farm in Beechworth.

Now that the global pandemic has given us the green light to travel abroad, I’m planning the next adventure. Short getaways that support local businesses are an excellent short-term substitute.

Weekends are spent with my little family (my partner and our child) either at the park or on an adventure in the local area exploring the forest, climbing rocks, and quality cups of coffee, of course!

Ready to begin?

Read through my services, get in touch, and we can start the process of healing.