I take a very practical approach to psychology: I am here to help untangle the knotty parts of your life so you can live a life that’s closer to what you want. People aren’t cut from moulds, and so I don’t do therapy from manuals and every assessment is different. I try to understand who you are and where you’re at, even if maybe you don’t feel you know for yourself yet.
It’s natural to want to know a bit about me too, but I’m not the important one in the equation. For now, I’ll share that I’m neurodivergent myself, I’m outdoorsy, eminently distractable, enjoy travelling, and my favourite thing in the world is sitting by the fire at my bush block with my dog, my husband and our friends. I think my style and outlook come from my life before psychology: I joined the Air Force very young, and stayed 12 years; I was a computing lecturer and corporate trainer; and had many years in Scouting.
If we work together, you can expect:
In supervision, I love working with other psychologists to navigate the tricky, messy parts of clinical practice, helping them think things through, write better reports, and build their own confidence.
CV can be provided on request
I’m the person who keeps this place running and making sure all the cogs mesh together. That said, I’d really prefer it if those cogs were made of Lego.
I will be the first human you connect with when you reach out. I generally work part-time from Monday to Thursday, sometimes in the office and sometimes working remotely. As a neurodivergent person myself, I actually don’t really like using the telephone – so I highly encourage you to use our contact form or email me instead! But if you do call and don’t catch me, just leave a message and I’ll get back to you when I’m back on deck.
If you contact our practice, here is what you can expect from me:
When I’m not managing the clinic or helping with client care, I’m a full-time mum and a Batman aficionado. I also completely encourage our massive office Lego collection—even if most of it isn’t actually mine!
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are looking to navigate life’s challenges, figure out their goals, and find practical ways to move forward. I’m known in the office for my very dry sense of humour delivered deadpan, often followed by a chorus of groans or laughter; my Dad jokes are clearly on point.
Coming to a psychology office can feel intimidating, but my focus is on providing a steady, calm space where you can feel entirely understood. I don’t believe in judging people or forcing anyone into a rigid process that doesn’t fit their reality.
My background as a former teacher, a small-farm manager, and a parent gives me a deep reservoir of real-world experience to draw from. It taught me how to meet people exactly where they are at, stay completely calm under pressure, and bring a mature, balanced perspective to whatever you are carrying.
If I work with you or your young person, you can expect:
When I step away from the clinic, I am usually looking after my small farm, spending time with my family, or deep-diving into my various botanical and nature interests—including orchids and identifying different bird species. (And yes, I still firmly believe that “Heli-botany” would be an excellent career path).
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