My private practice is based in Brisbane’s western suburbs and provides counselling and psychotherapy services to children aged four through to adults covering a broad range of issues.

Age appropriate and child-centred counselling techniques are used to support children and young people dealing with emotional issues. Counselling can assist in building self-esteem and help children and young people to have positive relationships with their peers, families, school and community.

Interventions that are used include Expressive therapies, Sandplay and Play therapy as research has shown that these therapeutic modalities are most appropriate for children and young people aged four to adolescents.

With adult clients I aim to give individuals and couples the space and opportunity to explore the underlying causes of personal issues. Counselling techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Expressive Therapy and Mediation.

I provide a confidential, safe environment to explore your thoughts and feelings and I am at all times professional and non-judgemental.

In addition to my private practice I work at a child and adolescent mental health service, working with young people and their families experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, self harm and suicidal ideation.

Qualifications

• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Bachelor Social Work (University of Queensland)
• Certificate Mediation (Department of Justice and Attorney-General)
• Diploma Community Work (North Point Institute of TAFE)
• Sandplay Therapist

Professional Affiliations

• Registered Member Australia Association of Social Workers