I’m a Gold Coast-based therapist living in a three‑generation household with my husband, two young adult children, my father, and our dog. I’m a mother, partner, daughter, sister, aunty and friend, roles that shape my understanding of how relationships, responsibilities and life stages influence wellbeing. My husband and I have been together for more than 30 years, many of them while he worked FIFO, and I began my formal training as a mature‑age student and continue to engage in ongoing study and professional development.

Who I work with For many years I’ve specialised in trauma therapy. More recently I’ve enjoyed working with people entering mid‑life who want to live differently — whether by choice or necessity. I support individuals across a range of presentations, including:

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions and change

• Frustration, overwhelm and relationship challenges

• The effects of trauma and nervous system dysregulation

What “improvement” looks like in therapy Improvement is often gradual and practical as well as internal. It can mean learning new skills, building helpful habits, adjusting automatic reactions, changing unhelpful beliefs, repairing relationships, and calming the nervous system after stress or trauma. Progress is rarely linear; setbacks are information, not failure. Therapy supports improvement through clear goals, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and strategies that respect your pace and lived experience.

What you can expect from me I aim to be warm, empathetic and steady. I listen closely, offer practical tools and reflective space, and work collaboratively to find approaches that fit your life. I honour diversity and bring trauma‑informed sensitivity to each person’s story. Outside of the therapy room you’ll often find me enjoying coffee in the sun or time at the beach — small reminders of the restorative power of landscape and slowing down.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, experienced practitioner to support change, recovery or growth, I offer a calm, evidence‑informed and compassionate presence to help you take steady steps toward greater wellbeing.