Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Skilled in clinically proven therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) targeted to treat depression, generalised anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, C-PTSD and symptoms of trauma.

I am an accredited mental health social worker and trauma counsellor. I provide counselling and evidence based mental health interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) therapy. I have a strong interest in the treatment of trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD, sexual abuse, sexual assault. I have worked with adults who have experienced the effects of childhood trauma and with adults who have been in abusive relationships. As with psychologists I use a range of interventions in helping people with mental health disorders, including the following focussed psychological strategies: • EMDR therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Behavioural interventions • Relaxation strategies . Stress management • Psycho-education • Family therapy I have worked with issues including depression, anxiety, family dysfunction, carer issues, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD. I utilise a mix of therapeutic interventions including: EMDR, Family Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy. I have worked for over 15 years in the public mental health sector with people experiencing serious mental illness (including young people with psychosis and in aged persons mental health). In recent years I worked in the community sector in family violence (undertaking family therapy with mothers and children), in private practice with Employee Assistance Program including Victoria Police, and as a trauma counsellor at a Sexual Assault Centre (public sector). I have post-graduate qualifications in Clinical Family Therapy and memberships with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the EMDR Association of Australia.

With over 20 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, I tailor evidence-based strategies to meet you where you are. By fostering strong rapport and genuine connection, I aim to help clients navigate life’s difficulties with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence. I have worked across public mental health, including acute care and forensic settings and in private practice, helping clients navigate a range of complex emotions, behaviours and life challenges and have supported clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. It is a privilege to walk alongside people during these times, offering warmth, authenticity, and respect for an individual’s unique journey. I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where people feel heard and understood and where they can build the skills and confidence to move toward a more fulfilling life. I have worked with adults across the lifespan who are experiencing: Depressive disorders Anxiety Grief and loss Sleep issues Interpersonal issues Emotional dysregulation Difficulties with self-esteem, assertiveness, perfectionism Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Drug and alcohol problems Personality disorders Self-harm and suicidality Traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress Problematic or deviant sexual behaviours Violent behaviour Psychotic Disorders Women’s health including fertility issues, pregnancy loss, premenstrual dysphoria and menopause Background