Right By Your Side as you strive to be the best version of you!

WHY do I do what I do?

I find satisfaction in assisting people while they are navigating through various life stresses. I facilitate their recovery by guiding them to find fulfilment in life.

HOW do I do it?

I bring awareness and raise their confidence to challenge their limiting beliefs. I stay right by their side throughout their journey to be the happier version of themselves.

WHO do I work with?

• ADULTS (late 20s to early 40s) both Male & Female:
  • Anxiety (due to Relationships / Work / Unmet childhood needs
  • Lack of Boundaries & Clear Communication
  • Unbalanced Lifestyle
  • Substance Abuse / Addiction
• ELDERLY
  • Dealing with role changes
  • Physical health deterioration due to age
  • Changes such as moving to nursing home
• WOMEN
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Childbirth (pre/post-natal)
  • Conflict with roles & expectations
• ADOLECENTS
  • School Refusal
  • Bullying
  • Neurodiversity (ADHD, AHD etc)
  • Sexual Abuse

WHERE am I based?

2 x Physical Locations:

• Cronulla (Sutherland Shire)
• Gregory Hills (Camden Council area)

Online / Tele-Health Sessions available Australia wide (AEST time-zone)

What are my AREAS OF EXPERTISE?

• Comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment planning
• Medication management and patient education
• Psychotherapy and counselling for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma
• Parent training – to manage response to trauma and attachment issues with children
• Behaviour management and emotional dysregulation in children and adults
• Substance abuse and addiction support
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Safety Planning for suicidal behaviour
• Family and caregiver support

What’s my EXPERIENCE?

I have worked over 20 years as a frontline professional and subsequently as Clinical Supervisor at NSW Health to care for people suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, OCD, borderline personality disorder, geriatric disorders such as Alzheimer’s & Dementia, ADHD, ASD, OSD, negative thoughts & emotions, in crisis, not coping with everyday life challenges whether it is their illness, work, finances or relationships.

What are my QUALIFICATIONS?

• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) Credentialing No. 2801
• Registered Nurse (RN) AHPRA Registration No. NMW0001151429
• Member of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
• Masters in Mental Health
• Bachelor or Nursing
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
• The Black Box Parenting Program 2nd Edition
• Staying Connected with emotions Run High
• Eating Disorder Management
• Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Dementia Management
• Clinical Supervisor Certification
• Train The Trainer (BLS)
• First Aid Trainer
• Certificate IV training and Assessment

What are my SKILLS?

• Able to bring Results in a short period of time
• Passionate advocator of your inner strength
• Guide to your personalised path to recovery from depression and anxiety
• Design a meaningful / joyful life worth living
• Mature and calm
• Empathetic, Compassionate & Determined to bring your results
• Ability to provide safe non-judgemental space
• Promoting empowerment, confidence and self-esteem

What’s my THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

• Experienced in various modalities such as DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Trauma-informed care to name a few. I use the tools that are most relevant to your unique circumstances
• I believe in empowering patients by providing education, promoting self-advocacy and developing an individualized treatment plan

What’s my Professional PHILOSOPHY?

• Reduce stigma surrounding mental health
• Provide equitable access to high quality prompt mental health services at affordable rates

How much do I CHARGE?

• $150/hour for a Private Session
• Medicare Rebate of $60.35 available if you have an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) Plan Item # 10956 (for Allied Mental Health Services) OR Item # 81010 (for Pregnancy Support Counselling). Medicare limit of maximum 5 x sessions per calendar year applies. My Medicare Provider Number is 1675721A. Please ask your GP to ascertain if you are eligible.

What makes me DIFFERENT & UNIQUE?

• Guaranteed appointment within a week of contacting me! Saves you time waiting for months until you get to speak to a professional
• I am not your usual run of the mill psychologist or a psychiatrist but can design a personalized holistic care plan targeting the cause of your pain / suffering with a tailored therapy session plan with a time frame to achieve great satisfaction
• I work on the cause of suffering, not just the symptoms! The therapy approach I use is based on bringing changes to your beliefs, thoughts, emotions that are deep embedded in your subconscious mind
• You will not be disappointed because I am genuinely interested in listening to you and can offer a non- judgmental space and work alongside to guide you to be your best version.