Healing takes courage and we all have it but, sometimes we have to dig a little to find it.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Providing trauma-informed therapy in Yarrawonga and via telehealth across Australia

Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Youth Studies
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Advanced Clinical Training in:

• Child-Centred Play Therapy 
• Filial Therapy (Child–Parent Relationship Therapy) 
• AutPlay Therapy 
• Interpersonal Neurobiology 
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and Connect to Thrive.

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience providing therapy and counselling in Yarrawonga and online across Australia, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and person-centred practice, integrating attachment theory, neuroscience, and interpersonal neurobiology. I recognise the deep connection between the mind, brain, and body, and how our experiences—especially those involving stress, adversity, or trauma—can shape how we feel, respond, and relate to others.

I provide Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) under Medicare, offering evidence-based therapeutic support for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation,  grief and loss and life challenges.

My work may include:

• EMDR therapy (including attachment-informed and relational approaches) 
• Cognitive and behavioural strategies 
• Psychoeducation 
• Relaxation strategies
• Nervous system regulation and body-based approaches 
• Attachment-focused and relational therapy 

Therapy is always tailored to the individual.
We work at your pace, in a way that feels safe, supportive, and manageable.

Across my career, I have worked in:

• Education  
• Community and non-profit organisations 
• Community health services 
• Private practice, including NDIS early years and behaviour support 

I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, including complex and developmental trauma, and understand how these experiences can impact emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships, identity, and daily functioning across the lifespan.

While I support people across all stages of life, I also bring a strong understanding of family systems and relational dynamics.

When supporting children and families, I take time to understand the broader context—listening deeply to both the child’s experience and the experiences of those who care for them.

This allows for a more connected and meaningful approach, supporting not only the individual, but the relationships around them.

Choosing a therapist is an important and personal decision.

At Connect to Thrive, you can expect:

• A trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach
  Care that prioritises safety, respect, and understanding of your unique experiences 
• Specialised EMDR and relational therapy
  Supporting the integration of difficult experiences in a way that feels manageable 
• Support across the lifespan
  From children and adolescents through to adulthood and parenting 
• A deeply person-centred approach
  Therapy that is guided by you—your pace, your needs, your goals 
• Over 20 years of clinical experience
  Across complex systems, including trauma, neurodivergence, and family work 
• A focus on mind–brain–body connection
  Supporting not just thoughts, but how experiences are held in the nervous system 

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step.

My aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported to make sense of your experiences—so you can move toward greater connection, regulation, and wellbeing.

I am  available at request, to facilitate COS-P for organisations.