Hello, and thanks for taking the time to learn about me and how we might work together.
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I didn't set out to do this work- it found me, about 25 years ago.
After a couple of decades struggling with anxiety, burnout, failed relationships and a raft of habits that didn’t serve me, I began a personal journey of change. This major shift inspired an ongoing exploration of the mind, emotions and behaviour; with influences from neuroscience, attachment theory and Buddhist wisdom, it has formed the foundation of my work and my life.
I am a certified counsellor and psychotherapist (Cairnmillar Institute, 1997) and an active member of AABCAP—the Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists. -
My ongoing professional development reflects a deep commitment to integrative, evidence-based practice. I’ve trained extensively in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr Russ Harris, and completed multiple specialist programs in neuroscience, trauma, attachment, and couples work with Susan Johnson, The Gottman Method and Esther Perel.
My work is also shaped by ongoing contemplative study and practice, including two six-month dharma and meditation mentorships with Jess Huon and training in Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté.
And, it's important to note that I walk the talk everyday.
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What I Do
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I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more in control, more satisfied and more connected to themselves and to others.
People as young as 16 and as senior as 80 come to me because they are stuck in negative habits or patterns they don’t fully understand: they might be experiencing anxiety, communication breakdown, emotional reactivity, procrastination, people-pleasing, avoidance, depression, burnout or just a lingering sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment. -
Together, we explore what’s going on beneath the surface; unpacking thoughts, feelings, behaviours, beliefs, impulses and relationship dynamics with curiosity and compassion. I teach the skills of self-awareness, mind management, emotion regulation and encourage healthier ways of living and relating so you can move forward with clarity, stability, satisfaction and ease in your inner world and in your relationships.
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My Approach
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My work is underpinned by the pulsing truth that we have just one self and one life, and how we tend to these two precious things determines how we experience our time here.
At its heart, our work is about strengthening the relationship you have with your Self, because that’s what transforms how you relate to everything and everyone, everyday of your one unique life. -
I don’t offer quick fixes (they're not a thing so stop searching) but I do provide compassionate and motivating guidance and coaching to move you along the path of lasting change.
I would describe my style as relaxed and conversational. I don't have a 'therapist persona', what you get is the genuine me - I keep it very real and care deeply about every person I work with.
Shall We Begin?
If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, break free from old patterns, and live your one life with more ease, satisfaction and connection, I am here to help – all you have to do is choose how you’d like to start:
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Book A Private Session
Book nowPrivate sessions offer dedicated space to work more closely together, either individually or as a couple. We can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and work practically towards greater clarity, steadiness and meaningful change. Sessions are available in person in Albert Park or via Zoom. My sessional calendar is often booked several weeks ahead, so if there isn’t an immediate session available, you’re welcome to join the Wait List and you'll be notified as spaces open.
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Join The Evolution Hub
Join hereThe Evolution Hub is my free online classroom and community, and is an extension of the work we do in sessions. It’s a place to keep learning, practicing and strengthening the language and tools we use around self-awareness, emotional regulation, relationships, habits and values-aligned change.
You’ll find practical resources, reflections, conversations and a weekly live Soundboard Session with me — all designed to help you build clarity, steady your state and change how you live. -
Join 'The Relationship Lab'
More informationThe Relationship Lab is a structured 12-week coaching program designed to help you recalibrate stuck dynamics, steady reactivity, communicate more clearly, and create enduring stability and secure connection. Each week includes a new teaching, followed by guided conversations that help you integrate what you’ve learned into your relationship. The entire program is hosted inside The Evolution Hub, including weekly live coaching and Q&A sessions. The Relationship Lab typically runs three times a year, with places intentionally limited so the live sessions can remain personal, responsive and genuinely useful to each couple.
Claridi Botanical Inhaler
I’m also the creator and founder of Claridi – a botanical inhaler infused with science-backed essential oils and paired with ‘The Claridi Method’: a 3-Step Practice which helps to clear your mind so you can choose a wise action and wire in new habits.
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