Meet the team

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you love about the role?

I began my career in corporate psychology where I gained experience in team dynamics, workplace stress & grievances and performance management. Making a move to a more personal setting, I joined a team of experts from different fields looking to support and educate people wanting to improve their overall health, both physical and mental. This experience inspired me to view mental health treatment more holistically and brought me to Walk Different.

I strongly believe in the benefits of outdoor therapy and the opportunities to let go, learn & connect that come with it. The feeling of openness, the fresh air, the smells, the colours, the sounds - there is so much to appreciate and be inspired by in the outdoors.

I love seeing the courage it takes for people to open up about their worries & fears, to ask for help and then the smiles that appear when they realise they are stronger than they thought and there is hope for positive change in their lives.

What about your training sets you apart from the rest?

I have been exposed to many different scenarios & approaches to helping people grow and change. The workplace setting can be very structured whereas personal therapy can be more free-flowing and conversational which I love. Most recently I have used Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness techniques. This approach is both simple and effective in its ability to improve awareness, focus & clarity. I’m a big fan.

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you love about the role?

I gained a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Since then, I have worked with a wide range of client problems using multiple approaches. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I have previously worked with clients presenting with substance use disorders in a residential setting, along with depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and bipolar. I have worked with clients in both CBT and DBT group therapy and individual therapy sessions, where I have helped clients implement a range of evidence-based skills and strategies.

I like the fact that I can play a role in motivating someone to change. It's rewarding to see people make lots of gradual changes and recognising that every step is progress. I enjoy the diversity of the human experience and behaviour, and recognise that everyone holds a unique perspective of the world. I love being outside, the fresh air, its less confronting and that you can engage with the senses in a range of environments that can help shift one's perspective.

What about your training sets you apart from the rest?

I am quite laid back, and I like to have a practical and hands on style that focuses on the solutions to the problem. Working with a wide range of mental health issues, I like to take a holistic approach and look at the client's problems within the context of their life circumstances.

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you love about the role?

In recent years I have enjoyed working with teens and adults across a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, stress, gender issues, AD/HD, and PTSD. I love connecting with people and helping them to discover strengths they didn't know they had. I enjoy helping people learn how to better manage their mental health and transition from surviving to thriving.

What about your training sets you apart from the rest?

I think what sets me apart is my love of reading and training focused on race, culture, and intergenerational trauma. I have also taken a less traditional route to psychology having started my studies overseas, and completing different Masters qualifications along the way.

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you love about the role?

I have been fortunate to work in Out of Home Care, with people with a disability, remote work in country NSW and early childhood intervention. Much of my experience is in working with people who are on the Autism spectrum. My favourite part about being a psychologist is supporting people to master areas of their lives that previously caused them concern. I love being outdoors because it is a better way to support the mind body connection, which is essential when we are focussing on our wellbeing.

What about your training sets you apart from the rest?

I have worked extensively with adolescents who have anxiety and/or depression, ADHD and/or require social skills training. I am qualified to develop, run and review programs on sexuality and disability, the RAGE program for anger and CHILLAX program for ADHD.