My “calling” is counselling and I am passionate about the uniqueness of each of our healing journey towards wholeness and inner peace.

I have been working in pastoral counselling centres and private practice for the past 11 years. My nursing background is also most useful in my holistic approach to healing: physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Formal qualifications include Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services @ Latrobe Uni. This formal training and employment experience has provided me with the grounding to work with a wide range of client issues including:

• low self esteem
• grief & loss
• stress/anxiety/depression
• marriage & relationship issues
• family breakdown
• anger management
• exploration of dreams for personal meaning
• sexual & sexuality issues
• abuse (physical/emotional/sexual
• eating disorders
• addictive behaviours
• adolescents
• spiritual issues
• children (predominantly “play therapy” *trauma & dissociation

My work is strongly influenced by a psychodynamic approach but I also have the eclectic ability to recognise and incorporate other modalities should they be of benefit to clients.

Whilst I am a committed Christian and work within a Christian framework, counselling is available and I welcome all, regardless of religious belief.

I have clinical membership registration with both APC and PACFA.