Congratulations on making the first steps towards seeking help!

Whether you are reaching out to a psychologist for the first time, or you are looking to get help with more chronic and ongoing issues. Or perhaps you don't know what’s going on, you just know that you haven’t been "yourself" and you feel that life has become more difficult lately.  I would love to help you because no one should feel alone, or not in control of their emotions. And everyone deserves a life filled with joy, connection, excitement and success. ​

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I offer a range of services that support people presenting with a full spectrum of different needs. These include: 

• ​Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder and other Mood Disorders

• Anxiety including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Trauma

• Addictions

• Grief and Loss

• Personality Disorders including self harm and suicidal ideation

• Body Image, Self Esteem and Eating Disorders

• Sexuality and Gender Identity  Issues

• Pre pregnancy and Postnatal Mental Health including Anxiety, Depression, OCD and more. 

•  Support for Partners experiencing postnatal Anxiety, Depression and other difficulties

• Adjustment Disorders

• Relationship issues

• Life changes including career and vocational guidance, stress management and healthy lifestyles

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I use evidence-based approaches in my therapy sessions. These include:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Schema Therapy

• Mindfulness Practice

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Gottman Method

• Imago Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Narrative Therapy

• Art and Play Therapy

• Attachment based interventions such as Positive Parenting, Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) and Matre Meo to support the parent-infant relationship.  

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Additional accreditations I hold include:​

• Approved Counsellor for Victim’s Services, Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)

• Accreditation and Affiliation with The George Centre Private Hospital

• ​Matre Meo Practitioner

• ​Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) Practitioner and COS-P Group Facilitator

• ​Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) Accredited Best Practice Provider​​​​​​

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