Trauma Support Providers

Professional Biography

I am a trauma informed counsellor and psychotherapist working in the humanistic tradition. That means I use a person centred approach. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours, trauma and relationship concerns.

I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia.

I have experience in youth mental health, addiction counselling and alcohol and other drugs counselling. In my private practice, I am particularly interested in helping those who have problems with behavioural addictions, particularly internet pornography addiction and those with a history of trauma. According to the ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, people who have 4 or more (out of 10) Adverse Childhood Experiences are more likely to develop substance use disorders or other addictions, mental health and physical health issues than those that did not.

I also work from a trauma informed, holistic viewpoint and am a firm believer in the mind-body connection, in the importance of social connection, diet, exercise and spirituality in affecting meaningful change. All things work together, as they say, and this is true for mental health, physical health and general well-being.

I have worked as a counsellor since 2015, when I graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from ACAP (Australian College of Applied Psychology). My lived experience as a survivor of family violence initially led me to want to work as a helping professional. My experience as an AOD (Alcohol & Other Drugs) counsellor has shown me that trauma happens at all stages of life and has ripple effects that can last a life-time. However, I also believe that we all contain the ability to heal ourselves and achieve authenticity, grace and wholeness regardless of what happened to us.

Client Types

• Adult
• Groups