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 providing care for   
Australian defence members, veterans, and their families

Tailored  Support  for  teens, adults  & couples

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Individual Counselling

Individual counselling provides a space to work through whatever's weighing on you, whether that's anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, adjustment issues, transitioning to civilian life, workplace stressors, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, domestic or sexual abuse, anger, or any of those other big emotions that can feel overwhelming.

This is a non-judgmental space where we have real conversations about what's actually happening for you. Together, we'll sort through all the noise, the shoulds, the expectations, the voices in your head, to find solutions that genuinely support you in finding your north star.

I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which is an evidence-based therapy that's proven effective not just for trauma and PTSD, but also for anxiety, stress, addiction, and more. In plain terms, EMDR helps your brain process difficult memories or experiences that feel stuck.

 

When something traumatic or distressing happens, sometimes our brain doesn't file it away properly, it stays "live" and keeps triggering us. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to help your brain reprocess these experiences so they lose their emotional charge.

 

It sounds a bit weird, but it works and often faster than traditional talk therapy alone.

Whether we use EMDR or other approaches, the goal is the same: helping you move forward in a way that actually fits your life and your needs.

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Couples Therapy

Couples therapy provides a non-judgmental, non-biased space where both partners can be seen and heard. I'm not here to take sides or tell you how your relationship should look, I'm here as an impartial observer to help you see what's actually happening between you and support you in finding answers and direction that work for your relationship.

 

In couples work, we explore the patterns and cycles that keep you stuck how you communicate (or don't), what triggers conflict, how you repair (or struggle to repair) after arguments, and what each of you truly needs to feel connected and secure. We look at the stories you tell yourselves about each other, the assumptions that build walls, and the bids for connection that get missed or misunderstood.

 

We do this safely. That means having honest, and at times very difficult, conversations in a way that doesn't spiral into blame or defensiveness. It's about creating an opportunity to genuinely listen to each other with intention not just waiting for your turn to talk, but actually hearing what your partner is trying to say beneath the words.

 

Sometimes it's messy. Sometimes it's uncomfortable. But it's also where real change happens when both people feel safe enough to be vulnerable, to take accountability, and to understand each other's inner worlds.

 

Whether you're navigating the strain of Defence life, struggling with communication, dealing with infidelity or trust issues, or just feeling disconnected, couples therapy offers a place to slow down, look at what's going on, and figure out how to move forward together, or at least with clarity about what you both need.

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Teens

Teens get enough adults talking at them.  I'm here to listen and connect on their level (as much as an old duck can, anyway). I work with young people in a down-to-earth, strengths-based way that meets them exactly where they're at, no judgment, no lectures, just real conversations.

I work with teens navigating all sorts of challenges: family stuff, transitions (school, moving, life changes), school pressures, relationships, friendships, eating disorders, LGBTIQ+ issues, loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, and bullying. I also have experience working with neurodivergent young people, understanding that their brains work differently and that's not something to "fix" it's about finding what works for them.

Our sessions look different depending on what you need. Sometimes we're just checking in and catching up on the latest TikTok drama, what's happening in the new season of Stranger Things, or dissecting the latest K-Pop Demon Slayer episode. That's not wasted time it's building trust and a relationship, slowly and genuinely. Other sessions, we're digging deep into the guts of what's happening for you and working out a way forward that actually makes sense.

I'm not going to pretend I know what it's like to be a teen in 2025—your world is wildly different from mine. But I do know what it's like to feel lost, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you're just trying to survive. I'll meet you where you are, work at your pace, and help you figure out your own path forward.

You don't have to have it all together when you walk through my door. You just have to show up—and we'll build from there.

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