I am a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

After completing my Doctorate in Psychology (Deakin University) in 2007, I have been a practicing Clinical Psychologist for the past 15 years. Over these years, I have worked with both adolescents and adults in many different health settings, presenting with a variety of psychological issues and physical health issues. I have found that even though individuals may present with very different issues and come from a range of different histories and contexts, most people tend to share one very central issue – a pervasive struggle with all the things they cannot control in their lives and a resulting disconnect with themselves, others and the world.

My practice as a psychologist became most enriching and influential when I found, and became trained in, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a framework that explains the innate struggles of the human condition and helps individuals to get the most meaning and vitality out of themselves and their lives. More than a therapy, ACT provides individuals with a framework to achieve a workable and meaningful way of living and can be applied to many of the psychological crises that people find themselves in.

In addition to my private practice, I manage a mindfulness and meditation studio in Albert Park (Melbourne) called A Place To Be. This is a communal space for wellness teachers to deliver their classes and events to the community.

In 2016, I co-founded a community fundraising event called the Mindful Walk. The event brings the community together for a morning of mindfulness in the outdoors, which raises money for mental illness awareness and suicide prevention. 

I think the human mind fascinates many of us. And working with people to explore the shared nature of the human condition and its intricacies, habits and happenings is a very honouring and meaningful way to spend my day.