I am a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD from the University of Sydney. I am also currently a research academic and lecturer at Macquarie University. I completed my training in 2017 and have been working as a researcher and a clinician ever since. I am a board-approved supervisor for psychologists and those working toward endorsement as a clinical psychologist, and an invited lecturer on Master of Clinical Psychology programs.

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See my publications here.

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Outside work hours, I love to cook, swim in the ocean, and play silly games with my kids. 

My clinical focus on sleep is for two reasons – first, I’m passionate about sleep and helping people to overcome insomnia and related sleep difficulties. I find this area of practice both fascinating and rewarding. Second, specialised knowledge and skills in this area are unfortunately rare among psychologists. I hope that by offering a specialised service, people may access effective psychological treatment sooner.

As a clinical psychologist, I have knowledge and skills in a range of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I have spent a lot of time working with clients who have issues like low self-esteem, confidence issues, excessive worry, and perfectionism. I also specialise in:

• Perinatal psychology and approaches to parenting. I am a trained Circle of Security™ practitioner.

• Health psychology, including adjustment to chronic illness and managing conditions such as chronic pain, dizziness, and neurological disorders.

As a researcher and clinician, I believe the practice of therapy is both a science and an art. As psychologists, we have dozens of evidence-based therapies available to us. Some of the better-known ones include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

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While mental health problems are very common and people often fall into the same traps and vicious cycles, each person is also unique in terms of things like their life experiences, beliefs, relationships, and how they learn best. 

My therapeutic approach acknowledges these aspects - I use a range of evidence-based techniques to suit the individual client and their unique needs. For those interested in which techniques, I typically draw from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness approaches and attachment-based approaches.

I would describe my style as warm, compassionate and reflective. I also try to be pragmatic and focus on simple changes, especially when things feel overwhelming. My favourite things about therapy are helping people to learn more about themselves and seeing them make meaningful changes in their lives.

I typically don’t give direct advice (e.g., start a sentence with “you should…”), nor do I offer quick solutions before really getting to know somebody. I won’t be the perfect fit for every client I see, and I actively encourage people to keep looking if they have a different style in mind. Finding somebody you truly believe will help is the most important predictor of success in therapy.