I have been practicing as a therapist for 13 years. Influenced by Existential Philosophy, I integrate life’s concerns and struggles in my work with my clients. I believe we construct our view of who we are, and our world through the choices we make. I have over 30 years experience in working with people from a diverse range of issues and backgrounds. In a previous life I was a Psychiatric Nurse and later going on to specialise in working with people affected by Cancer where both worlds met. Since then I returned to my interest – ‘what it mean to be human”.

What I offer

Individual and Relationship Couples Counselling and Psychotherapy

My expertise lies in helping my clients to identify and work through the underlying issues that hold them trapped in a cycle of limitation. Through building a relationship, we will work together to identify, explore and uncover your limitations, deep-seated beliefs and values while working towards change.

Gay Men’s Counselling

I offer specialised counselling for gay men and gay couples who struggle with relationships or intimacy issues and more. So many men are seeking a more satisfying life away from the ‘scene’ and for those seeking to find a work life balance, I can help. If you are a gay man or couple seeking help contact me for an appointment.

I co-lead a Gay Men’s Relationship and Intimacy group 3 times a year. This can be a powerful way of getting to what is important for you and how you want to live your life. For more details about the group and when the next group is running click here.

Group Therapist

My love and passion is group work. I have developed group support and therapy programs for face to face groups, by telephone and online and currently teach group leadership in a number of settings. I regularly lead groups for clients and professionals along with specialist groups such as gay men’s intimacy and relationship. You can read more about my group work at Sydney Group Therapy and Training

Educator and Trainer

Currently, I am one of the Directors of The Centre for Existential Practice, which offers workshops and training in existential concerns to professionals and the general public. For more information see our website.

Over the last 9 years I have been contracted as a Group Therapist at The Jansen Newman Institute in Sydney one of the leading educator of counsellors and psychotherapists. I have developed the Internship for group therapists in training, contributed to the Bachelors and Masters group program and developed a 4 day group work training for students.

I offer training for organisations in a number of areas where staff are exposed to dealing with difficult calls, clients or work in the group environment where leading and facilitating groups or teams is experienced. I offer supervision and specific training in the “Accidental Counsellor”style, which can be streamlined to meet your needs. Contact me for more information.

Qualifications include:

Master of Counselling (UWS)
Graduate Diploma Individual Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy
Bachelor of Counselling and Human Change
Bachelor of Nursing (Sydney University)
Professional Certificate in Sandplay Therapy
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace and Training

Maintaining Currency of Expertise.

I regularly attend professional development and training yearly to update my skills and expertise and to keep abreast of recent research. It is a requirement that I attend regular training, conferences and workshops along with clinical supervision to meet the standards for registration and practice.

Professional Memberships

I am a member of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) Reg No 20627
The Counselling and Psychotherapy Association of NSW (CAPA NSW) Reg No 28240
The Institute of Group Leaders (IGL) and associate with the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS).

Contact me to make an appointment today.

phone 0407 915 076 or email me – info@changehappens.com.au

It’s a positive start to making change happen in your life.