I am a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and therapeutic supervisor with over 30 years experience. I began my private practice in the mid 1990’s and I have worked in various organisational settings including forensic, not for profit, the WA Police Force, and University Counselling Services.
My approach is primarily informed by psycho-dynamic, and analytic psychotherapies. I have a depth of knowledge about early life attachment, trauma, anxiety and depressive illnesses.
• I work with professionals to develop their self-care and interpersonal issues in the work setting - please go to professional support for further information.
• I work with adults to assist the adjustment and strategies to manage, health issues e.g., Functional Neurological Disorder, Parkinson’s, Arthritis.
• I provide assessment for Adult ADHD (18 years and over)
• I am a qualified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) Practitioner which is useful with discrete trauma, phobias, some types of pain, and relaxation.
• I hold a holistic view of the body/mind and my experience is that, where suitable/possible, people benefit from physical therapies while undertaking their psychotherapy.
I work with adults and older adults on issues that include:
• Assessment for Adult ADHD (18 years and over)
• Adjustment to, and strategies to manage health issues
• Interpersonal/family relationships,
• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• complex grief
I am available by appointment.
I am located at 48 Kishorn Road Applecross. Please feel free to email or call to discuss your situation and my availability.
I provide online services to people in rural areas, and for those who have health issues and cannot attend in person.