From this, I came to understand something of difference and survivorship. Not as pure resilience, but as the ‘ongoing’ work of making sense, finding perspective, and the role of meaning and forgiveness in a life well lived.

I arrive at the point of setting up my private practice in psychotherapy and counseling after a long career working with people in complex, often under-resourced settings, in case management, counselling, advocacy, consulting and leadership roles across regional, remote and metropolitan Australia.

Much of my work has involved sitting with individuals and families during times of crisis, transition, and uncertainty, where quick solutions were not enough and genuine engagement was required to give meaning to the process and substance to the outcome. 

These experiences continue to shape my approach to therapeutic work. I hold a deep respect for the realities that people live within, social, cultural, geographic, and the ways these contexts colour all aspects of our lives. I am particularly focussed on the importance of creating conversations that are grounded, human, and collaborative.