
Why Work With Me?
My Approach to Counselling
I provide trauma-informed counselling services for individuals aged 9 and above, available through telehealth (video and phone) across Australia or in-person sessions in Hamilton Hill, Perth. Any younger than 9 would be more suited to play therapy.
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My approach is grounded in the biopsychosocial model, acknowledging that our genetics, experiences, and systems shape who we are. Life can present various challenges and transitions, and I am here to assist you in navigating these complexities with professionalism and care.
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I have lived experience of mental health and trauma and was diagnosed with ADHD last year. I understand how hard it can be to heal in a world that can be tough for trauma survivors. I have oodles of empathy but learnt the hard way that empaths are often a product of trauma. I like working with the modalities that I myself found helpful as that makes sense right to use something that worked for me.
Does that mean it will work for everyone? No and thats the beauty of being human is we all heal differently.
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Do I have a magic wand? I wish! but I do care deeply for my clients and I am proud of working in the mental health field for as long as I have

My Experience & Background
I have been a counsellor for over 15 years and worked in mental health for over 25 years. I have a Masters in Counselling and a Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology. I am a PACFA clinical registered counsellor.
My previous counselling experience and career highlights includes:
-Volunteer counselling for youth and adults
-Private practice in the UK
-Revenge porn helpline counsellor (where I took part in a documentary about revenge porn and was published in cosmopolitan magazine, metro newspaper and BBC news)
-Alcohol and other drug counsellor and SMART group facilitator
-Counsellor for an app designed by the Black Dog Institute to help young people with mental health stay in employment
-Children and families counsellor for Relationships Australia 4families program
-Prior to being a counsellor I worked as a support worker in mental health and homelessness services for 10 years.
​​​​-I currently work with students at a creative media college/Uni where I won an award for exceptional service to my students in 2023.


Fees and rebates
​I have a sliding scale for my fees which are very competitive given my level of experience.
I work on Thursdays, Fridays and some Saturdays.
I am currently covered by most private health funds including Medibank, Bupa, AHM and ARHG encompassed Funds:
St Luke's Health
Police Health
GMHBA
Emergency Services Health
Phoenix Health
See-u by HBF (previously CUA)
AIA Health
Mildura Health
Teachers Union Health
Westfund
Teachers Health
Nurses & Midwives Health
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