24/03/2024
Hi,
I just wanted to introduce my child and adolescent psychology practice, Journey Psychology, to everyone .
I've always had an interest in the vast complexity of human emotion and thoughts, coupled with compassion and empathy, and this led me to pursue a career in Psychology. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at Sydney University and went on to complete a Masters of Counselling and Masters of Clinical Psychology whilst working in the field, focusing on child (5-18 years) therapy. I am a full member of the Australian Psychology Society (A.P.S.). I've held a number of different positions including Community Development Co-ordinator, Youth Health Educator, and spent over twenty years in the Department of Juvenile Justice working clinically with adolescents and supervising other clinicians. I've managed a specialised counselling unit at Stanmore and at Liverpool for several years and held a clinical case load as well as clinically supervising other specialised psychologists. I've operated a private practice in the Sutherland Shire for over 10 years. I specialise working with children and adolescents. I use psychodynamic play therapy as well as other evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and gestalt therapy. Every young person and their family have a thoughtfully constructed tailor-made therapy plan and is treated gently with the utmost respect.
I look forward to hearing from more parents in the Shire. People are always welcome to call me to discuss whether their child is just going through a "stage" or if therapy may be required. It's often hard to know as a parent. Parenting is truly the hardest job in the world! Every child is different and constantly changing! Please reach out if you need to!
