Trauma Support Providers

Professional Biography

I have worked as a counsellor and therapist since 1996, delivering service through private practice and/or work in organisations. I have worked with survivors in different contexts; in addition to counselling and/or therapy specifically for trauma, I have met and worked with survivors in areas such as drug and alcohol treatment, supportive casework, and employee assistance programs. I regularly undertake training in trauma treatment and related approaches, to keep up to date with new approaches and techniques that can help my clients.
My trauma work is focused on enhancing feelings of safety and wellbeing, and empowering people to enrich the meaning and joy they experience in their lives and relationships. I have availability to provide psychotherapy on a regular (weekly or fortnightly) basis; the length of treatment varies depending on the needs of individual clients. My rooms are in Clifton Hill (inner north east/Melbourne) and I aim to provide a safe and homey environment; I also offer online services. I offer a concession rate for low income earners, and my clients can access various financial support options (details on my website).
I use specialised counselling techniques to help clients in various ways, e.g.:
- identify and work through internalised emotions, and help them to reconnect with life and relationships in a healthy way
- use strategies to manage symptoms, such as being overwhelmed, including EMDR, grounding and focusing techniques.
Clients can work through issues at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for them. In the treatment I provide, a collaborative and client centred approach always takes priority. To achieve this, I encourage participation and feedback from my clients about our work together.
If you would like to discuss having counselling with me please contact me via telephone or email. You can also book a free telephone consultation via my website, to discuss whether I would be the right counsellor for you.

Client Types

• Adult