• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
    Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on how early life experiences help us to develop patterns of relating to ourselves and others.

    When we become stuck in patterns that are unhelpful or no longer adaptive, this can lead to suffering and ‘symptoms’. Many of these patterns lie outside of our conscious awareness.

    Psychodynamic psychotherapy involves speaking freely about whatever comes to mind. It differs from other therapies in that sessions are not structured or agenda-driven, but instead follow what comes to mind as the therapy unfolds.

    Psychodynamic psychotherapy is generally delivered in weekly sessions with a long-term (generally a year or more) commitment.

    Here is a bit more detail about psychodynamic psychotherapy. This page summarises some of the evidence for psychodynamic psychotherapy.

  • For the last 10+ years I have worked in a combination of public mental health, private practice and community service settings.

    Outside of private practice, I currently work at a publicly funded Centre Against Sexual Assault providing therapy to victim/survivors of sexual violence.

    In a previous role at a public youth mental health service for young people with severe mental health difficulties, I had the opportunity to diagnose and support many young women and gender diverse people with previously undiagnosed adult autism.

    I completed my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University in 2019.

    • Childhood trauma

    • Healing from sexual violence

    • Psychosis

    • Depression and anxiety

    • Eating disorders

    • Adult autism

    • Issues relating to relationships, sexuality, identity and sense of self

    • Life stress or major changes

    • Grief and loss

    • Living with chronic health difficulties

    • Assessment and reports for the NDIS, DSP or Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

  • I am not equipped to support people with:

    • Harmful sexual behaviours or a history of violent offending

    • Reports or evaluations for Family, Children’s or Criminal court proceedings

    • Cognitive assessments

    • Clients under 18 years

    If you are unsure if I might be able to help, please contact me to discuss.