Philosophy & Vision
You've probably already tried to solve your problem, manage the situation or make that decision. Now its making stressed, anxious or confused. You now realise something is keeping you stuck or taking you back to the same old pattern or place. It's painful, frustrating and a normal human experience. But you don't need to keep struggling. I can help you get to the crux of the issue and start to dissolve those blockages from our first session integrating Psychotherapy with Hypnotherapy & NLP.
Background
I am a nationally accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist integrating psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP, art therapy & journalling to help my clients make the changes they want. I also have two decades of experience as a teacher of migrants and and youth-at-risk supporting them to achieve their personal and educational goals. I am an accredited Mental Health First Aid trainer and Coach-U Coaching Clinic facilitator.
Services
I support my clients in finding the crux of the issue, the patterns sustaining it & their next step towards a solution that fits. I use hypnotherapy & psychotherapy to release the grip of anxiety, panic & phobias, anxiety-related symptoms (headaches/migraines, IBS, emotional eating, bruxism & chronic pain for example), as well as releasing persistent unhelpful habits & soft addictions.
As a fellow educator I offer a special concessionary rate for teachers, lecturers & other educational staff. My passion is to support your passion for education. If you have lost your way, feel frustrated or burnt-out call me. I can offer issue-based coaching & therapy as well as a unique 2 session "Reconnect with Your Core-Purpose Coaching Program.
Quality Provision
I undertake regular professional development and supervision in both psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and facilitation skills. I am currently undertaking specialist training in Internal Family Systems and am currently support Australian trainings in Internal Family Systems as a course assistant. I am also participating in Master Classes with the Milton Erickson Foundation.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy - 2012 - Jansen Newman Institute
- Master of Arts (Adult Education) - 1998 - University of Technology
- Diploma Clinical Hypnosis (10450NAT) - 2015 - Aust. Institute Clinical Hypnosis
- Dip Transpersonal Art Therapy (51939NAT) - 2013 - College of Complementary Medicine
- Cert IV Workplace Assessment & Training (TAE40110) - 2012 - TAFE NSW
Modalities
Art Therapy - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Ericksonian - Experiential - Hypnotherapy - Internal Family Systems - Journal Therapy - Mindfulness - NLP - Person Centred - Sandplay Therapy - Solution Oriented - Transpersonal - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My personal approach is one of finding the best way forward for my clients. This might mean utilising a range of approaches integrating psychotherapy with hypnotherapy, NLP and creative processes to elicit unique and sustainable solutions.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 4