A little about me…
One of my most transformative experiences was with a mental health therapist who simply provided a relationship built on trust and an environment where I could truly explore. There were no fancy techniques or clinical interventions - just unrelenting time, empathy, and curiosity. I learned to trust that, given the right conditions, I could find my own insights. This journey inspired me to become a counsellor and therapist, with the hope of offering others the same space to reflect and grow.
Like many, I’ve faced hardship. From learning to accept and embrace my sexuality, navigating the life of an actor (a past life now that I’m a therapist!), facing unimaginable grief, to working through the complexities of my most treasured relationships—these experiences have shaped who I am. I’ve learned that struggle is inevitable. It’s the human condition. But it’s also where growth begins. These experiences deepened my self-awareness, loosened rigid life rules, and strengthened my empathy for others. I believe I’m a better therapist—and a better human—because of them.
I offer these personal learnings to meet with you not just as a helper, but as a fellow, imperfect human.
That said, these clever words and lovely insights don’t show up every day (I promise!). So I try to keep things simple. My daily mantra? Coffee, breathe, play, move, learn, dog, husband. Coffee.
Qualified & Registered
I hold a Bachelor of Counselling and maintain Certified Practising registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), a leading national peak body for the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
To be registered as a mental health practitioner with PACFA, practitioners must complete rigorous training in counselling and psychotherapy, alongside ongoing professional development and supervision. This includes engaging in their own counselling to stay current with developments in the field and to ensure safe, ethical practice.
The modalities I am trained in, align with and draw upon are:
Person Centered Therapy
Emotionally-Focussed Therapy (Completing EFIT Certification)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Positive Psychology
Gestalt Therapy (Commencing Master of Gestalt Therapy in 2026)
You can be assured of a quality service when engaging with me.
My approach
At its core, my style is emotion-focussed, person-centered talk therapy. I offer non-pathologizing, guided discussions that encourage exploration, insight, and action. In a little more detail though…
Understanding Stuckness
I believe people seek therapy when they feel stuck and desire change. This stuckness can often arise from outdated ways of relating to self and others, which have typically been shaped by early attachment experiences and developmental stages. And while comfort can be found in familiar patterns, these can hinder engaging in corrective experiences that promote authenticity and growth.
Sounds like a lot to work on right? Well, yes. But the good news is that I see an express lane that leads right to the core of unmet needs and our deepest longings.
Our emotions.
Finding Your Way Forward
By slowly and kindly allowing ourselves to tune into and and hold space for our emotions we can uncover what they reveal about our needs and longings. And often they give us clues as to what avoiding or dismissing them is costing us.
So often we are told to ‘put on a happy face’ or ‘focus on the positive’, but in our work we can integrate the entire human experience in order to gain a sense of wholeness and balance. No part of your is unwelcome here.
Our Journey
At the heart of my counselling philosophy as a mental health therapist is the significance of the therapeutic relationship. I prioritise qualities such as mutual respect, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment. By emphasising this relational approach, I strive to create a dynamic, personal therapy process rather than one focussed on rigid techniques and coping strategies.
As a humanistic therapist I believe that just as plants will instinctively grow under optimal conditions, humans will not only heal, but innately flourish if given the chance.
In this light I view therapy as a collaborative process—something that happens between us, not something done to you. Think of it like navigating a forest together: you lead the way, while I act as a supportive confidant, helping you explore challenging paths with unafraid eyes in an environment of productive discomfort.
The Next Step
I approach each one of my clients with the anticipation of positive transformations. The fact is you are the expert of your life, even if it may not feel like it right now. My role is to help you uncover the answers often hidden behind the doors we closed early in life.
If the road ahead feels daunting and your belief in yourself is wavering, that’s okay. I’m here to lend my belief in you for now—you can return it once we’re done.
All you need to do in this moment is take the next step. Because that’s where the magic of therapy truly exists; forever in that very next step just beyond your comfort zone. And I’ll be right by your side, ensuring the conditions to do so are safe, every step of the way.
