With more than 40 years in nursing & an extensive variety of practical clinical experience and knowledge, I have gained my knowledge & experience from Postgraduate studies in Mental Health & leadership/ management , Primary Health Nursing and a Masters in Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) which enables me to balance my practical expertise with a sound academic base. I aim to achieve high standards of nursing care at this level of advanced practice. My practice provides clinical intervention and supportive therapy in mental health providing advanced collaborative clinical support. I am a current active member of ACMHN, ACNP & ACCP