I became interested in psychology in my late 20’s, after years of living and working abroad. My journey into the field wasn’t a sudden shift, but a gradual evolution — shaped by life experiences, cross-cultural adjustment, and a longstanding drive to help others reach their potential. That path began in education: First as a support teacher for children with special educational needs, then as an early years educator, and eventually as a Clinical Psychologist.

Living overseas taught me about resilience, cultural adaptation, and the challenge of navigating unfamiliar environments — lessons that continue to inform my therapeutic work. Becoming a parent deepened my interest in supporting families and led to research at honours and masters’ level research exploring parenting in the perinatal period and during separation and divorce. These studies helped clarify my clinical area of interest: Supporting individuals and families through complex transitions and adjustment.

My work in the government health sector further shaped my interest in helping children living with chronic pain, using a biopsychosocial approach that integrates physical, emotional, and social factors.

With a background in early childhood education, I also bring a unique lens to assessing and supporting children who may need additional help adjusting to school environments.

Alongside private practice, I’ve worked in multidisciplinary teams at CYMHS and currently hold a senior psychology role with the Queensland Paediatric Persistent Pain Service (QIPPPS) at The Children’s Hospital in Brisbane.

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