I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and qualified social worker offering individual psychotherapy to adults. I provide a warm, relational and trauma-informed approach, supporting people to better understand themselves, their relationships and patterns that may be getting in the way of living more fully.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, grief or loss, difficulties in relationships, shame, self-criticism or low self-worth. You maybe navigating a significant life transition, struggling with alcohol or substance use, feeling stuck in recurring patterns, or simply have a sense that something in your life is not working as you would like it to.

My approach is collaborative and relational. Rather than seeing therapy as something being done to you, I see it as a process we engage in together. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down and become curious about difficult feelings, relationships, and what you might need or want for yourself.

My primary approach is relational Gestalt psychotherapy, drawing on somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) theories to inform my work. I am interested in how thoughts, emotions and bodily experience come together in the present moment, including what emerges between us in the therapeutic relationship.

I am particularly interested in how we adapt to our experiences and relationships, developing ways of being in the world that may serve our needs at the time, but later leave us feeling stuck. Exploring these patterns with curiosity and understanding can open possibilities for new choices and ways of being and relating to ourselves and others.

I bring more than 20 years of experience working alongside people experiencing mental health challenges, disability and complex life circumstances. My earlier community-based work was followed by professional practice as a social worker and subsequently as a Gestalt psychotherapist. This experience has given me a deep respect for the ways people adapt to adversity and the importance of meeting each person with curiosity, compassion and presence.

I welcome people from diverse backgrounds, identities and life experiences. Therapy may focus on a particular difficulty or become a longer-term exploration of yourself, your relationships and how you want to live. We can work together at a pace that feels right for you.

Fee: $140 for a 50-minuteindividual session

Reduced-fee places: A limited number of reduced-fee places are available for people experiencing financial hardship. Please feel welcome to ask about availability when making contact.