As a counsellor I believe the most important thing is to create a safe place to explore whatever it is the client wishes to bring to the counselling space.
To assist with this, along with many other skills, I bring non-judgmental, empathic listening to every person that walks in the room.
I work with individuals and couples, of all orientation and ethnic backgrounds, on a large range of issues including family and other relationship issues, separation, family violence, depression, anxiety, life direction, work/life balance, communication, cultural identity, climate anxiety, past trauma and childhood experiences. I work with couples at all stages of relationship including preparation for serious commitment, moving into family life, empty nest, later life, remarriage and blended families.
I have had experience working with men and women in a generalist counselling program. I also have experience in groupwork and relationship maintenance. I like to work from a person’s strengths, working to integrate all parts of their being: body, mind, emotions and soul in order to help people make sense of their life experiences and lead more fulfilling lives.
I am an eclectic practioner which means I use a range of modalities to suit individual needs. I specifically draw on the humanistic modalities, I work to focus on an individual’s own wisdom and knowledge of themselves to bring about healthy meaningful change.