Philosophy & Vision
I specialize in therapy for people in their early 30s to their mid 50's. People may experience significant changes in family, work, health and relationships during this time. Often the way we have been no longer seems as satisfying as it once did. Early life experience may resurface too. As we age, we are able to explore our lives with a new capacity for greater depth. More meaningful ways of being and relating can emerge. This is an excellent time to seek therapy.
Background
10 years in private practice
15 years in community based practice including
University of Melbourne Counselling Service
Albert Rd Clinic
Manager of Counselling at Doncare Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre
Educator at Australian College of Applied Psychology
Previously educator at University of Melbourne School of Social Work
Trauma debriefing experience with individuals and groups including medical and allied heath practitioners.
Services
I meet with people seeking assistance on a weekly basis initially. These sessions provide an opportunity to see if we can work together in a way that feels helpful to you. It may take several sessions to get a sense of the work you would like to undertake.
Quality Provision
Supervision and professional development requirements of AASW.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- B.Sc (Psych)
- Dip. Soc. Studs
Modalities
Conversational Model - Developmental - Dream Work - Existential - Object Relations - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic
Therapy Approach
Psychoanalytic
I use a psychotherapy approach in providing counselling & therapy.
My work is based on the understanding that anxieties, fears, and reaction patterns restrict us from developing our full potential. If these can be spoken of and understood, their impact on us, our behaviors & choices, is reduced. A less restrictive, more open attitude and approach to the world can then develop, & bring about profound & lasting changes in our sense of ourselves and our relationships with others.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers