My path to becoming a psychologist has definitely not been a straight line; more like a scenic route with bonus side quests. I started out studying Psychology and Indonesian, then took a deep dive into a PhD on Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia), which included fieldwork in Papua New Guinea.

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent years as a primary school teacher and Specialist Learning Support Teacher, working with autistic and ADHD young people, gifted learners, and kids who prefer to learn in their own wonderfully unconventional ways. I have lectured at the ANU in cognitive and neuropsychology, presented emotional regulation programs across ACT schools with MIEACT, and provides in-house training for other clinicians.

I’m all about neuro-affirming, culturally aware, and child-centered practice. My approach is collaborative, strengths-focused approach. I use humour, creative and artistic expression, as well as playful therapeutic tools to make therapy feel accessible and safe. I draw from Child Centered Play therapy, ACT, DBT and CBT in my sessions.

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EXPERTISE & INTEREST:

• Neurodivergences of all forms, especially in children

• Interoception and emotional awareness

• School Cant and demand avoidance

• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

• Specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia

• Gender exploration in an LGBTQA+

• Supporting parents and family units that is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming

• Cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments

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THERAPY STYLE:

• Play Therapy including Fililal (family based) play, Child Centred Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy

• Supporting parents and families

• Attachment Based Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

• Narrative Therapy Psychological Education