Professional practice in complex trauma processing, men’s and boys work, and adolescent and family therapies have been the focus of my working life for over 35 years. I lived and worked in Europe for 8 years during which time I undertook further studies at the Institute of Family Therapy based at London University and also completed studies in Grief Therapy at Cruse Bereavement Care, London. I am an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, registered with Medicare Australia. I have provided training over many years in Family Group Conferencing at state-wide as well as national forums. I have worked in private practice since 2001.

Practice Venues:

Melbourne: Wellbeing at the Convent, Abbotsford Convent, Room C1.44. Level 1, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, 3067. [Medicare Provider No- 4574355H]

Brisbane: The Basement Studio, Chambers @32, 32 Hardgrave Rd, West End, 4101. [Medicare Provider No- 4574354X]

Work with people referred by a medical practitioner under a mental health plan: I specialize in assessing and working with people experiencing trauma, dissociative disorders, adjustment and life transition challenges, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship problems, addictions, cross-cultural transitions, personality disorders.

I can provide a range of evidence-based, psycho-social strategies including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Strengths and Solution Focused approaches, Problem Solving, Grief Therapy, Anger Management and Emotional Regulation skills, Resilience skills, Conflict Resolution skills, Relaxation and Stress Management, Psycho-Education, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, PMR, Family Therapy and parenting skills.

Work with adolescents and families:

I offer a practical, action-orientated approach to enabling families to gain fresh perspectives on their difficulties, addressing in particular the relationships and patterns of interactions which have become repeatedly problematic in their lives. I assist families to develop a clear understanding of the changes they can implement in order to move forward: to enable changes in their thinking and communication; to find approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution; and to reconfigure family boundaries and structures.