A Foundation of Purpose
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose. In our practice, we believe that the most meaningful growth doesn't happen by accident, it happens by when people feel safe and secure enough to be vulnerable. We continue to build a practice dedicated to the belief that healing, parenting, and professional mastery all require the same essential ingredient: a steady, reliable foundation of safety.
Our journey has been anything but ordinary. We have changed direction, introduced new services, changed our name; you name it, a billion times. But this path has taught us that whether we are sitting with someone navigating the echoes of trauma, a parent seeking a way to feel reconnected to their child, or a clinician honing their craft in supervision, the human need is the same: to be seen, to be understood, and to be supported without judgment.
Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
We aren't interested in superficial "band-aid" solutions that fade when the session ends. We prioritise a pace that allows for true integration, what we call intentional care. By honouring the complexities of your unique story, we create a partnership that fosters genuine, sustainable change.
We are here to help you do the deep work, the brave work, and the work that lasts a lifetime.
Ethical Mentorship
Parallel to my clinical work, I am a fierce advocate for the integrity of our profession through ethical supervision. I’ve seen firsthand how supervision provided by employers or team leaders can create an inherent conflict of interest, often compromising the vulnerability and safety required for true clinical growth. I am deeply passionate about providing an external, ethically sound space for new social workers and AMHSWs entering private practice. I believe that when clinicians are given the right tools and a truly safe space to reflect, they don't just succeed - they thrive. When I’m not immersed in the therapy room or mentoring the next generation of social workers, I’m usually attempting a pilates class or spending time with my family. These moments of quiet remind me that at the end of the day, we are all just humans seeking a bit more connection and clarity.
The Person Behind the Practice
My path to this work began with a fundamental belief that everyone deserves access to therapy and support, and that way too often help can feel like a luxury item.
I started my career navigating the complexities of the foster care system as a case manager, and it was there, navigating the systemic gaps and the raw reality of displaced families, that I learned a fundamental truth: meaningful change isn't about quick fixes; it’s about the grit, time, and intentionality required to rebuild a sense of self from the ground up. This early exposure to Complex PTSD and mental health sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding the "why" behind our pain. I realised that to truly help people heal, I needed a deep, evidence-based toolkit and an unwavering focus on not only psychological safety, but an ability to sit human to human.
Clinical Expertise & Education
I completed an Honours degree in Social Work at UNSW, followed by graduate studies in Psychology and then a Master of Social Work (Counselling) also at UNSW. Today, in my private practice, I translate that academic foundation into clinical expertise. I love to use more than one specialised modality - including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, and the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2); to help clients move beyond survival and toward reclaiming their lives.
A significant part of my heart is also in parenting consulting. I work with parents to dismantle reactive, old patterns and replace them with compassionate boundaries, fostering a connection with their children that is both deeply felt and sustainably boundaried.
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