Our Problems Help Us Find What Stops Us From Flying…
Supporting Individuals, Couples and Fathers through evidence-based psychological therapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist working in Carlton North, Victoria
I support people from diverse walks of life and cultural backgrounds. I offer a grounded and compassionate approach to therapy, aiming to create a space with my clients in which they can explore their own complexities, piece together their own narratives, and directly address their problems. I support people facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and problems at work.
I work with adults and couples, and I have a particular interest in helping young fathers navigate the complexities of fatherhood.
How I Can Help
Individual Therapy
Building a solid therapeutic alliance with you is key to making therapy seem supportive and useful.
We can do this by carefully clarifying what it is you are seeking support for, and agreeing on a course of treatment together.
Often people seek therapy because of overwhelming “symptoms” in their lives, such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or lack of direction in life. Together we can unpack what these symptoms are pointing towards - often bigger picture issues such as self-esteem, self-concept, or a difficulty connecting with emotion.
Together, we'll untangle complexities, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies for your journey forward.
Couples Counselling
One of the most challenging things in life is to make an intimate relationship work in a way where we feel connected, respected and fully alive to ourselves.
Our partners can hold up a “mirror” to us that brings us into contact with some of our most deep seated insecurities and fears when it comes to being loved and cared for. Couples counselling provides a unique opportunity to look at our own experiences of intimacy and the “intimacy roadmaps” that we bring into any relationship. It is an opportunity to learn about our own needs, how to express them, and how to appreciate the ways in which our partner is different to us.
I work with couples to help them create enough space in their relationship for differences to exist and needs to be expressed and met.
Working with New Fathers
Welcoming children into our lives is one of the most amazing yet one of the most challenging experiences we can go through, particularly early on in our parenting journey.
We experience immense changes within our family, and adapt our priorities in a whole new way. We gain so much from our beautiful little ones, yet sometimes feel as if we have lost some things too - time, energy, capacity to reflect and take stock of life.
Additionally, our relationship with our partner can also come under additional stress. Such feelings and experiences are normal as we adjust to being parents.
Taking time to reflect on how we are feeling during this time and seeking support through speaking to a psychologist can be a good way to make sense of the great adjustment.
I will provide a supportive space for you to explore where you are at in your fathering journey and provide practical advice where appropriate.
My focus is on helping those who are looking for support with various concerns.
These may include:
Adoption
Bullying
Cross-cultural
Grief & loss
Panic Disorder
Religious issues
Stress management
Workplace bullying
Anxiety
Cult involvement
Leadership
Parenting
Relationships
Self-esteem & self development
Assertiveness training
Couples therapy
Depression
Life transition & adjustment
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relaxation
Shyness & social skills deficits
Work stress
“My aim is to help people learn mental health skills, find support, and uncover their truth.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Initially, we will have a brief phone conversation to touch base and to help me understand the sorts of issues you are hoping to get some support with. This is also a chance for you to ask any initial questions you may have for me.
I will then send you a questionnaire which will help me assess your needs further. This will contain questions regarding the challenges you have been facing recently, some questions about you personally, your previous experience with therapy and also about your goals for therapy.
The first session is really a bit of a trial run for both of us, to make sure I have the skills to meet your needs and to help you get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me and whether you would like to proceed with further sessions.
After the second session I will have concluded my assessment process with you and at this point we can discuss a treatment plan based on your goals for therapy. This will include the sorts of issues we may need to address together, how we will work together, how frequently we will meet, and approximately how many sessions might be required for you to achieve your therapy goals.
Sessions run for 50 minutes. I generally recommend weekly or fortnightly sessions as I find this frequency allows people to best engage with the therapy process.
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I invest much effort in trying to create an emotionally safe and collaborative environment for clients to be able to explore their concerns and complexities.
I do this by attempting to tune in, as best as I can, to the sort of person you are inviting you to begin to make sense of your own problems and complexities.
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Graduate Diploma in Psychology, University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, University of Ballarat
Master of Psychology (Clinical), Cairnmillar Institute
I’m a registered clinical psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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My fee for a 50 minute session is $240. If you choose to obtain an optional Mental Health Care Plan through your GP, you will be eligible for a rebate of $136.35 per session, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
I charge the full cost of the session if a session is cancelled with less than 3 business days’ notice. Cancellation fees are not eligible for Medicare rebates.
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Change is possible.
I'm here to guide you through it.
If you are looking for a safe and supportive environment in which to grow, be challenged and learn about yourself through collaborative exploration, please do reach out.