As a mature, experienced therapist I am dedicated to couples counselling, and individual therapy. Within these fields I believe that at the heart of human existence is creativity, pleasure and fulfilment and that difficulties in sexual expression and functioning can go to the core of a person’s relationship to self and others. I therefore have also specialised in sex therapy. I understand personally and theoretically the impact that trauma can have on both the individual and the couple in the relationship.
I work with individuals andcouples struggling with issues pertaining to gender, sexuality, self-acceptance, grief and loss, adoption, depression and anxiety, eating disorders, and interpersonal relationships. Together we explore your values, we identify your commitments and the aspects of your life that are important to you, and peel back the numerous life stressors that might keep you from not living the life you want.
I offer an integrated holistic approach, working with the emotional, the physical, the mental and the existential/spiritual. I believe that a treatment plan should be individually tailored to each client or couple.
My Approach
I use an eclectic approach integrating different therapeutic modalities: Psychodynamic therapy, Solutions Focussed Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, Focussing, Tapping, and Gestalt.
Finally, and most importantly my role, as a caring and non-judgemental therapist is to help you feel understood in your life and your relationships. No matter what therapist you choose, the number one most important predictor for success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship between you and the therapist. Every relationship in your life, ours included, has the power to transform you.
I am based on the Central Coast at Erina and the Hunter Valley at Cessnock. My special focus is working sensitively with couples and individuals, regardless of their age, sex, gender orientation, religious or cultural heritage.
I see clients from all walks of life. I am always respectful and discreet. I abide by the very strict code of ethics that ensures all information shared by the client is strictly confidential.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Counselling, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney
- Graduate Diploma in Education, London University
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Literature, London University
- Mandala Advanced Psychodynamic Counselling Skills with Clinical Experience
- Diploma of Couples Therapy: The Developmental Model, Couples Institute, USA
- Certificate in Hypnosis, Australia
- Kinergetics Levels 1,2 and 3, Australia
- Certificate in Thought Field Therapy, USA
- EMDR Level 1, Australia
- Working with Difficult Couples, PCP Workshop, Australia
- Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy: Training for Professionals, USA
- Mindfulness, USA
- Transforming Desire Workshop, USA
Affiliations
- ACA Australian Counsellors Association Level 3
- ASSERT Australian Society of Sex Educators Researchers and Therapists. Professional level Board Member
- AASECT American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors and Therapists
Relationship Counselling & Sex Therapy
Level 4 Suite 16 , ‘Element’
200 Central Coast Highway Erina NSW 2250
Suite 2, 135 Vincent Street Cessnock, NSW 2325
0435 438 899
