I'm a Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor with a focus on treating anxiety and mood disorders alongside acute and chronic health conditions. Specifically, I have interest and experience in PANS/PANDAS, consistently managing multiple PANS clients (see my treatment approach on my website). I've also completed the Gut Smart course for Psychological Health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). I offer appointments on Wednesdays in the treating rooms of Mind & Presence, Pymble, NSW. I have extensive experience working with children, youth and adults with anxiety and mood disorders at the Emotional Health Clinic, Macquarie University (ongoing). I supervise Master of Clinical Psychology students on placement, flexibly delivering the ‘Cool Kids Program’ for anxiety in school-aged children and youth. I have also served as a treating clinician on various research trials, providing assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, parents, and older adults experiencing mood disorders and somatic symptoms, emotion regulation issues, and seeking a more fulfilling life. In addition to working with anxiety, mood and emotion dysregulation concerns, I also provide interventions for when mental health is impacted by acute and chronic health conditions. My approach involves utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities. I prioritises being neurodiverse-affirming and LGBTQIAP+🏳️🌈 affirming; valuing and celebrating diversity while focusing on client-centred, functional goals. I work with and differentiates between challenges best addressed through CBT and those requiring accommodations to facilitate meaningful engagement in life. I am interested in empowering people of all ages with:
* Anxiety e.g,. social, separation, general, specific phobias, selective mutism, panic… including but not limited to: Accredited Program Provider for the Cool Kids program
* Chronic or acute low mood
* Neurodiversity e.g., Autistic, ADHD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome, twice exceptional, learning differences, sensory overwhelm, ARFID, rages…
* Complex health issues e.g., PANS/PANDAS, IBS, IBD, POTS, EDS, ME/CFS, FND, long covid, autoimmune, hormonal, chronic pain…
* Navigating identity, life stages and times of transition e.g., q***r/ LQBTQI+, interpersonal relationships and building confidence, HSC, tertiary education, relationships, career, parenthood, burnout, retirement, impact of health…
* Other concerns like emotion dysregulation/outbursts, bullying, peer relationships, assertive communication skills and “school can’t” / difficulties attending school. Please note: for children approximately 6 and younger, they are not developmentally ready to engage in strategies within my skillset (CBT). Sessions will predominately be working with parents to identify parent-guided opportunities for change. Professional Memberships:
Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
The Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT)
