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I am a qualified social worker with over twenty years of experience in trauma counselling and service management. My work has focused on supporting victims of crime, individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence, and, more recently, improving equity and access for students in higher education. I have led the delivery of services and programs across metropolitan ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and regional South Australia, driven by a passion for helping people navigate crisis, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

I also take great pride in supporting my teams, fostering an environment where students receive the highest quality services and support.

I am a psychologist who has worked for more than thirty years in a range of contexts, including running a private practice and lecturing counselling and psychotherapy at both at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and UniSA.

I believe in creating a safe, accepting counselling relationship in which people are helped to find their own solutions. Drawing upon a range of brief, empowering models of therapy, I’ve regularly worked with people having difficulties with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues and family problems, as well as life crises of all kinds.

In addition to being focused on helping people to overcome problems, I have an interest in positive psychology and Eastern approaches to health, wellbeing, and the links between mind, body and spirit. I have completed a doctorate on the topic of ‘Inspiration in Everyday Life’ and written a book on purposeful breathing.

I am a qualified yoga teacher, so I also teach mindfulness and meditation classes through Student Life at this university.

I love working at the university, helping students to overcome difficulties and achieve more of their potential.

When not working, I love travel, beaches, food, wine, yoga, meditation and music.

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Currently on extended leave and not available for bookings.

Having worked with communities across Asia and Australia, including remote Aboriginal communities, rural areas, and urban environments, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of real-life experiences to my role as a counsellor. With a background in social science and human services, my previous area of expertise extends to working within the criminal justice system, homelessness sector, providing intensive family support, addressing family violence, and supporting people with exceptional needs.

Adopting a collaborative, non-judgmental, and strength-based approach to therapy, I aim to empower students to overcome challenges and reach their goals. With my empathetic nature and knowledge of how mental health and childhood experiences intricately shape our lives, my goal is to offer a safe and supportive environment for students to work through barriers they are facing personally or academically.

With a strong commitment to social justice and equality, I am passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from different cultural origins who may face unique difficulties in the academic realm. I take great pride in offering comprehensive support, combining empathy, practical guidance, and a non-judgmental ear to assist students to find effective solutions and navigate their individual challenges.

In addition to providing counselling services at the University and within Wirltu Yarlu, I maintain my professional development through ongoing post-graduate education in social work and strive to maintain a harmonious balance with my personal life and family.

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I am a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree in health psychology. I have worked over the past ten years in a range of settings across Sydney and ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, including Headspace, private practice, and inpatient services for those with eating disorders. I have published articles on the relationship between mothers’ and daughters’ food consumption, and the impact of body image in burns survivors.

I understand that relationships and connection are fundamental to our quality of life. As such, in my role as a student counsellor, I aim to provide a relationship and a space where students can feel a sense of safety, calm and care when sharing their challenges with me. I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, depression, family and relationship issues, eating and body image concerns, perfectionism, and developmental trauma. I utilise a range of evidence-based therapies that are tailored to suit the individual needs of the person I’m working with. Ìý

In my spare time, you’ll find me cooking, eating out, reading, and spending time with my sassy daughter, my husband and our family and friends.

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My role at Counselling Support is a specialist position, dedicated to improving the university's responses to student disclosures of sexual harm, as well as enhancing prevention initiatives. I have a background in social work, psychology and family therapy, and I have been engaged in counselling and health promotion in both government and non-government settingsÌýfor almost thirty years.ÌýThis includes working in primary health (women’s health and sexualÌýhealth) and also working for some periods inÌývaried settings, such as education and research.

I have a passion for working with diverse groups on cultural change and social justice issues, having worked both in Australia and overseas with communities who are most 'at risk' of poor health outcomes. My particular areas of expertise are sexual violence/trauma,Ìýrelationships and sexuality. WhenÌýworking with these issues,ÌýI believe it isÌýimportant to take an intersectional approach and analyse the impact of power and disadvantage.

When I am not working, I am walking my dog, riding my bike around ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and enjoying being with my family and friends.ÌýI have recently renovated my home and I’m still in the process of setting it up so it is liveable, which is keeping me very occupied.

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I am an accredited social worker and have twenty years of counselling experience across public mental health, education, and private practice environments. This allows me to offer a depth of knowledge and understanding to support the breadth of human experience. I draw upon a wide selection of evidence-based therapeutic approaches; tailoring sessions to meet the needs, personalities, cultural context, and life experiences of the people I work with. I am interested in working with a diverse range of student issues, including anxiety, grief, depression, stress, relationship issues and fears, worries about sexuality, identity challenges, family issues and trauma.

It can feel daunting to come and speak to someone you don’t know, especially about very personal concerns. I aim to create a warm, compassionate and calming space, free of judgement, in which students feel safe to talk through any challenges that are getting in the way of the life they want to lead. My intent in this environment is for students to find hope, along with some recognition that they do possess what it takes to direct their own lives.

When I’m not counselling, I like to spend time cooking (and eating), reading, growing organic veggies, hiking, being anywhere near water, and spending as much time as I can with the people I love.

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As a registered psychologist with extensive experience in mental health, I am dedicated to helping students overcome challenges that stand in the way of their personal and academic success. My background includes a focus on trauma and cross-cultural counselling, which has equipped me with the skills necessary to provide a safe and supportive environment for students. My ultimate goal is to facilitate a positive university experience that will shape students' lives for years to come.

I am known for being easy to talk to, caring, and results-oriented. I believe in the importance of active listening, empathy, and a coll