I work with Adults and Adolescents in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.Central to my practice is the building of a supportive therapeutic environment that is warm, respectful, non-judgemental and confidential. I also understand how important it is to feel respected, deeply listened to and understood within one's unique history and context.My formal training was through the Cairnmillar Institute and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am also registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia). My style of working is collaborative, process oriented and relational. I primarily work through a humanistic Person Centred framework.My work as a therapist has also been informed through my interest and appreciation of Analytical Psychology as well as my own personal Jungian analysis.Before training in Counselling & Psychotherapy I have worked across documentary, live arts, education, and arts facilitation with both young people and adults. I have come to understand that this background in the creative arts has served as a useful foundation for Counselling. I value letting a process emerge in it's own organic time and way, understanding curiosity and care to be central in a healing process. My work in the educational sector has also given me insights into the challenges and complexities many young people are navigating.I work with individuals aged 12+, and offer sessions in person and online.PACFA Reg.Certified Practising 31901

Therapy

Sometimes life can challenge and confront us in unplanned and unexpected ways. You might be wanting to develop more self-confidence, trust, and self-awareness. There might be a need to have support in navigating relationships. Or perhaps a major life transition or trauma has turned everything upside down.I also understand when things are together on the outside, but internally, there might be the feelings of stuck-ness disconnection, a general unease, or the nagging of deeper questions connected to direction and meaning.
I welcome clients who are navigating different life chapters and consider there to be no needed prerequisite for starting therapy.Areas of focus are:
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Burn out / work / study stress
* Relationship difficulties
* Fatigue
* Grief/ Loss
* Trauma
* Life Transitions
* Existential and spiritual issues
* Recovery from coercive or cult strucutre's
* LGBTQIA
* Personal awareness & growth
* Connection to CreativityThere are many benefits which can arise from a therapeutic process.
These can include:
- Self-understanding
- Increased self-confidence & self-acceptance
- Improved relationships
- Increased emotional well beingNote: I do not offer acute crisis counselling. If in need of immediate support please contact Lifeline: 131114

Wednesday, online 10am - 3pmThursday: online 10am-6pmFriday: online 10am - 6pmSaturday: In Person at Surrey Hills, Vic (& Online) 10am-5pm

First Time Clients

For new/ prospective clients, I offer a free 15 minute phone consult to see if we are a good fit for each other. Please fill out the form below and I will get in touch to co-ordinate a time.

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Fees
$140 Standard (60 minutes)(Please contact me if you are experiencing financial constraints or needing a concession rate)I'm unable to provide private health insurance rebates, Medicare or NDIS funding. This allows me to work in a specialized, long-form therapeutic way outside of rebate-based frameworks. I keep my fees mindful of the rebates clients would normally receive from a Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker & have set my rates below recommended fees.