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Experience & Focus Areas

I bring over 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and children across a range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health services (Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, Institute of Mental Health), sexual assault recovery service (Gatehouse Centre at Royal Children's Hospital), schools, and private practice. I have worked with individuals from many walks of life, including victim-survivors of abuse and violence, first responders, healthcare professionals, therapists and healing practitioners, educators, people in leadership and corporate roles, retirees, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. 

 

With over 20 years of professional training and personal development experience, my therapeutic practice integrates somatic/body-oriented, creative/expressive, and other holistic approaches. My work is informed by contemporary understandings of neuroscience, trauma, and attachment theory, alongside practices rooted in ancient wisdom traditions that are increasingly validated by emerging scientific research. Modalities I draw upon include humanistic therapies, creative arts and expressive therapies, parts work, and trauma resolution approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Havening Techniques, Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), and the MAP Method.

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My work is often well-suited to individuals seeking a holistic, gentle, and deeply transformative approach, particularly those who have engaged in therapy previously yet continue to feel stuck or disconnected from lasting change. I work with individuals healing from a range of traumatic experiences, including PTSD, complex and developmental trauma, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, early attachment disruptions, shocking or overwhelming events, and vicarious trauma. I also support individuals navigating challenges such as overwhelm and burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, dissociation, relational difficulties, difficulty setting boundaries, low self-esteem, body image concerns, disordered eating, identity exploration, life transitions, grief and loss, and a sense of disconnection from purpose. In addition, I offer support for psychedelic preparation and integration. 

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Supervision and Coaching

I provide supervision with a focus on supporting fellow therapists and helping professionals to prevent or recover from compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma or burnout. This is offered through trauma-informed supervision and reflective practice, creating a space for guidance, support, and professional growth.

 

As an extension of my clinical work, I offer individual coaching and group wellness programs for women who wish to release limiting beliefs and patterns, strengthen their mind-body-spirit connection, and consciously create a life that feels authentic, vibrant, and fulfilling.

 

Sessions are available online via Zoom, as well as in-person in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. You are warmly welcome to reach out, I would be honoured to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and wellbeing.

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For enquiries and bookings, please email info.evolvetherapies@gmail.com

 

Guiding Principles

• Compassion - Honouring each individual's experiences through recognising and witnessing their difficulties and challenges
• Cultural Humility - Ongoing process of self-reflection with a willingness to learn from others; acknowledging and accepting differences; accepting myself as a fellow imperfect human
• Respect - Suspending judgment, honouring all parts, beliefs and values of individuals; adhering to boundaries
• Self-Empowerment - Understanding that everyone has the innate capacity to heal, and respecting personal sovereignty
• Alliance - Collaborating with each client in their healing process and responding to their individual needs
• Holism - Recognising the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, and working with the whole person
• Presence - Engaging with each client in a deeply attuned manner
• Creativity - Harnessing individual creativity and using personalised pathways for healing
• Curiosity - Keeping an open mind and letting go of assumptions and expectations
• Professional responsibility - Undertaking regular supervision, professional and personal development to continuously expand my knowledge and capacity, and refine my skills.

 

Qualifications & Training​

• Master of Social Science (Counselling) - Swinburne University of Technology
• Master of Art Therapy - La Trobe University
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - James Cook University
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1: Treatment of Trauma; Level 2: Treatment of Developmental Injury), assisted in Level 1 & 2 trainings - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
• EMDR Basic Training (Levels 1 & 2, EMDRAA Accredited) - Dr Sarah Schubert & Pamela Brown
• Attachment-Focused EMDR for Healing Relational Trauma and Adults Abused in Childhood - Dr Laurel Parnell
• EMDR Structural Dissociation Training & EMDR Masterclass - Dr Roger Solomon
• Structural Dissociation Therapy Training - Prof Onno van der Hart, Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele
• Use of Imagery in Treating Complex Dissociation - Prof Onno van der Hart
• Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing - Cornelia Elbrecht from Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy 
• Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) for Trauma, Dissociative & Other Complex Trauma Disorders (Levels 1-3) - Dr Frank Corrigan
• Alexander Technique Interweave Training for DBR Therapists - Martin Warner
• Havening Techniques Training - Louise Carmi & Donna Ryen
• NeuroAffective Touch: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional & Relational Trauma - Dr Aline LaPierre 
• Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) Training (Modules 1 & 2) - Richmond Heath from TRE Australia
• Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies - Mind Medicine Australia
• Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy - Lisa Dion from Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
• Theraplay Training (Level 1) - Kate Lewer & Dr Alison Saxton
• Introduction to the IFS Model - Simon d'Orsogna
• Foundation Certificate in Grief & Loss (Level 1) - Liz Gleeson
• Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for PTSD and Complex Trauma Certification Course (ongoing) - Dr Leslie Korn
• Wheel of Supervision (Parts 1 & 2) - Dr Alison Strasser & Dr Adam McLean from Centre of Existential Practice
• MAP Method Certification - MAP Coaching Institute
• Natural Success Curriculum & Advanced Trainings (Create Your Destiny, Alchemy for Success, Creative Warrior, Mastery, Soul Safari)      - William Whitecloud from Natural Success

• Magnetic Mind Coaching Certification - Christopher Duncan from Conscious Education

• The Non-Linear Movement Method Teacher Training - Michaela Boehm & Steve James

• The Wild Woman's Circle Teacher Training -  Michaela Boehm & Steve James

 

Other Trainings​​

• Shamanic Magician Foundations (Spirit Journey, Spirit Animals, Spirit Allies & Mythical Creatures, Pendulum) - Joseph Callender from Ascension Shamanism (previously Shamanic Energy Training)    
• Spiritual Foundations Mentoring, Sacred Space Weaver, The Galactic Coven Mentoring, Kingdoms of Light (Plant, Tree, Crystal & Dragon Kingdoms) - Sharon Bolt from The Temple of Shamanic Magick (previously Shamanic Energy Training)
• Peter Hess Sound Massage (Levels 1 & 2) - Alex Andrzejewski & Janusz Urzykowski from Peter Hess Academy Australia

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• Foundations of Integral Sound Healing (Level 1) - Sound Healing Academy

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Funding Support

• NDIS (plan- or self-managed participants)
• NSW Victim Services
• Private Health Funds - Medibank, ahm, BUPA, HCF, ARHG (Police Health, St Luke's Health, See-u by HBF (previously CUA), Phoenix Health, Mildura Health, Unihealth, HBF, Emergency Services, GMHBA, Westfund, AIA Health, Teachers Health, Teachers Union Health, Nurses & Midwives Health, Doctors Health, and Australian Defence Force Family Program)

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Mental Health Care Plan sessions are not available as qualified counsellors and psychotherapists are currently not included in Medicare's Better Access Scheme to offer these sessions.