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 and community based mental health services, including some of Australia’s leading adult and children’s hospitals, I have advanced knowledge, training and experience in supporting individuals and families with various complex mental health concerns. I have specialist skills in neurodiversity, developmental psychiatry, family intervention, parent support, infant and peri-natal mental health, family-based play therapy and supporting women and mothers through difficult relationship and life experiences.
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
ADHD and Autism
Parenting neurodiverse children and children with mental health difficulties
Neurodiversity and mental health therapy for children and adolescents with mental health difficulties
Peri-natal and infant mental health
WHO I WORK WITH
Individuals who find me 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 people who are after warmth, empathy and practicality while they are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, disability, grief and adjusting to various life stages such as parenthood, relationship changes, and school or work transitions. Together, we work towards 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 and DVA provider
Private health insurance eligible
NDIS
