I’m a Canberra-based therapist and counsellor offering child and family services through play therapy, individual counselling, and specialist positive behaviour support. My work focuses on trauma recovery, neurodivergent-affirming practice, and parent and carer coaching — all grounded in a deep understanding of attachment and emotional development. I recognise that every person and family has unique needs and strengths, and I work flexibly with children, young people, families, or carers, depending on what’s most supportive at the time.

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In particular, my previous role as a Clinical Leader in an organisation supporting children and young people in out-of-home care (and their carers — kinship, foster, and residential) deeply shaped my practice. It strengthened my trauma-informed lens and my commitment to working relationally, compassionately, and systemically.

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My approach is integrative and tailored. I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities — often beginning with psychodynamic tools such as attachment theory and emotion-focused work to explore relational patterns and emotional landscapes. From there, I integrate cognitive-behavioural approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT) to support value-based, practical change. My play therapy and behaviour support work are guided by developmental theory and an understanding of the nervous system.

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I’m particularly passionate about supporting disabled, marginalised, and neurodivergent individuals and families — creating respectful, inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.