Therapeutic Approach.
I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that is guided by attachment-based, trauma-informed and psychodynamic frameworks, often focusing on resolving unconscious conflicts, relational patterns, and past influences. I integrate these approaches with skills-based, emotional, behavioral, and somatic techniques to address symptoms affecting your daily life and tailored to each individual's needs.
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Currently, I am training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and beginning to incorporate it this approach for anxiety and trauma-based conditions as needed.
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My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative, with a focus on creating a trusting space where both the light and challenging aspects of yourself can be explored for meaningful change.
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​Therapeutic Modalities:
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Schema Therapy​
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Initial Therapy Sessions.
The first three sessions serve as an 'assessment phase', where I gather key information about your concerns, goals, history, relationships, and overall quality of life. By the end of session three (or sometimes four for longer term therapy), I will share my initial thoughts and work with you to create a therapy roadmap.
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This phase also allows us to assess whether our working relationship is a good fit, as my therapeutic style may not suit everyone. Finding the right therapist for you is essential.
Timeframes.
Short-term Therapy:
I offer short-term interventions (6-10 sessions) that target a specific area of concern and can be tailored to the 10 sessions subsidised by Medicare per calendar year.
Long-term Therapy:
I offer long-term therapy for deeper or more complex, and longstanding issues. Long-term therapy may often require weekly or fortnightly therapy sessions and for a greater period than 12 months.
