ABOUT ME
I am a registered Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with experience supporting the mental health of individuals and families in public hospital mental health services and private practice. With masters degrees in psychology and social work I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, from infants and parents to older adults, helping them achieve their wellbeing and mental health goals.
Having worked in acute adult mental health settings and currently working in one of Australia’s leading children’s hospitals supporting young people, parents and families with various mental health concerns I have advanced knowledge and experience in the complex mental health experiences of individuals, families and children. I have specialist skills in neurodiversity, developmental psychiatry, family intervention, infant and peri-natal mental health, and family-based play therapy.
My non-clinical roles have included policy reform, developing models of care for hospital mental health services, providing supervision and mentoring for clinicians and students, and providing workshops and training to other clinicians.
Together, we will develop a treatment plan specific to your circumstances that will help you cope more effectively with life issues and your mental health concerns.
MY AREAS OF SPECIALITY
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Adult ADHD and Autism
Parents of neurodiverse children
Parents of children with mental health difficulties
Child and adolescent mental health
Child and adolescent neurodiversity
Peri-natal and infant mental health
WHO I WORK WITH
My clients are people who are seeking a kind and understanding person to talk to about their struggles, who may be able to help them understand themselves, their strengths and abilities and to come up with new strategies to achieve their goals. My clients are often parents of children with mental health difficulties or neurodiversity, adults who are neurodiverse or experiencing difficulties adjusting to various life stages such as parenthood, relationship changes, and school or work transitions. My clients are seeking holistic change through empowerment, education and trust.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
Compassionate and empathic approach
Highly experienced
Lived experience of mental health difficulties, parenting and neurodiversity
ELIGIBLE FINANCIAL REBATES
Medicare provider
Private health insurance eligible
NDIS
