e v o l v e    c o u n s e l l i n g   &   t h e r a p i e s

My intention is to provide a safe therapeutic container for you to explore and deepen your connection with different aspects of yourself, towards the end result of a fuller experience of your wholeness, and of living a life that you truly desire.

Experience & Specialisation

With over eleven years of clinical experience counselling children, adolescents and adults in paediatric, educational, mental health and trauma recovery settings; and over twenty years of professional and personal development experience, my skill set has expanded over time and now includes creative/expressive, body-oriented/somatic and sound/frequency therapies.

The modalities I use are informed by leading-edge research and understanding of trauma and early attachment disruptions, as well as age-old practices based on ancient wisdom that are gaining increasing recognition from emerging scientific explanations. These include humanistic therapies, creative arts therapies, play therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), Havening Technique, TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises), and Sound & Frequency Therapy.

I specialise in assisting individuals to heal from trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD, physical/ sexual/ emotional/ developmental trauma, early attachment disruptions, shocking/terrifying events), overwhelm/burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, relational issues, disordered eating, self-esteem issues, identity issues, life transitions, and grief and loss.

I offer therapy sessions for children, adolescents and adults online and in-person in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. I would love the opportunity and privilege to work with you or your child.

For enquiries, please email [email protected]

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; acknowledging myself as a fellow imperfect human
• Respect - Suspending judgment, accepting all parts, beliefs and values of individuals; adhering to boundaries
• Self-Empowerment - Understanding everyone has the innate capacity to heal and respecting 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 various 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 Art Therapy - La Trobe University
• Master of Social Science (Counselling) - Swinburne University of Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - James Cook University
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Levels 1 & 2), assisted in Level 1 & 2 trainings - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
• EMDR Basic Training Program (Levels 1 & 2) - Dr Sarah Schubert from Psychology Training
• Havening Techniques Training - Louise Carmi & Donna Ryen
• TRE (Modules 1 & 2) - Richmond Heath from TRE Australia
• Theraplay (Level 1) - Theraplay Australia
• Peter Hess Sound Massage (Levels 1 & 2) - Sound Massage Australia
• Foundations of Integral Sound Healing (Level 1) - Sound Healing Academy

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

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

• Natural Success Curriculum & Advanced Trainings (Create Your Destiny, Alchemy for Success, Creative Warrior, Mastery)                        - William Whitecloud from Natural Success
  
• Shamanic Magician Foundations (Spirit Journey, Spirit Animals, Spirit Allies & Mythical Creatures)                                                        - Joseph Callender from Shamanic Energy Training
• Spiritual Foundations Mentoring, Sacred Space Weaver, The Galactic Coven Mentoring (ongoing)                                                                      - Sharon Bolt from The Temple of Shamanic Magick
  

Funding options

• NDIS (plan- or self-managed participants)
• Victim Services
• Private Health Cover - Medibank, ahm, BUPA, ARHG (Police Health, St Luke's Health, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund, and Emergency Services)