About me

I’m a clinical psychologist working in private practice in the inner west of Sydney. While I began my career in media and journalism, my growing fascination with the brain and human behaviour led me to study and train in clinical psychology. Key values for me are kindness, knowledge, bravery, humour and curiosity, and I strive to bring these to my therapeutic work with clients. I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (associate) and registered with AHPRA as a clinical psychologist.

Client Focus

I am interested in working with any adults, couples and older adolescents with emotional health or relationship challenges who are ready to open up to new skills and perspectives. I have a special interest in neurodiversity, and working with ADHD in adults has become a particular focus for me in recent years. The most common conditions and neurotypes amongst my client base are:

• ADHD

• Autism

• Anxiety

• Relationship Difficulties

• Depression

• Adjustment Disorder

• Sleep Difficulties

• OCD

Therapy Modalities

I use evidence-based approaches, and try to adapt my practice flexibly to my client’s needs and preferences. Sessions may be based on:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Qualifications and Training

I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Masters by Research in Psychology from Macquarie University. I was awarded the University Medal for my thesis relating to treatment of anxiety in ADHD and the Australian Psychological Society prize for academic excellence in my honours year. My published research is available here.

During my clinical registrar program I was supervised by Steve Den-Kaat and Dr Ramona Toscano Callus of Diverse Minds Psychology Clinic, Dr Hugh Walker of Minds & Hearts and Dr Rachael Murrihy of the Kidman Centre. My Clinical Masters placements were at Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University, Hornsby Hospital Older Person’s Mental Health unit, and Diverse Minds, a clinic specialising working with neurodiverse individuals with a focus on autism.

Some ADHD-specific training and seminars I have undertaken include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for ADHD by Dr Russell Ramsay, Have you tried using a diary?! Supporting Adult ADHDers by Nic Rose, Complexities in the Assessment of Adults for ADHD by Joseph Sakdalan, Best practice CBT for Adolescents and Adults with ADHD by Dr Maddi Derrick, Review of Treatment for ADHD by Madeleine O’Reilly and ADHD Coaching by Dr Michelle Toner.