I began my life as a psychologist in community mental health in the inner west of Sydney while still provisionally registered. In the seven years since, I have moved into private practice where I work with adults and adolescents. I am a strong advocate for evidence-based psychological practice and have been a member of the APS since my student days at UNSW where I was involved in awarding the inaugural APS Lecturer of the Year Award. I have become a big fan of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy over the past five years and see its effectiveness and relevance in my work almost every day.

I completed my BPsych(Hons) in 2009, graduating with first class honours, a university medal and winning the APS Prize.

Completing the 4+2 pathway, I resonated with ACT as it aligned to my values and way of engaging with clients. I have practiced ACT ever since and enjoy seeing clients improve their mental health through committed actions and defusing from unhelpful thoughts.

I value authenticity, belongingness, courage, and creativity, and have lived these values in various leadership and management roles, including senior clinical and operational leadership, senior practitioner, learning and organisational development, and lecturing, tutoring and biostatistician roles.

Nowadays, I run a growing clinic where team members can flourish, resulting in excellence in healthcare and positive health and lifestyle outcomes for all humans.

I am working towards competence in providing Animal Assisted Therapy with Theodore, our therapy dog in training, who already brings our clients joy.