Head of Department, Placement Supervisor (Psychology Practicum Training), Internship Supervisor
Education
PhD (Clin.Psych), PGDip (Psych), B.Soc.Sc (Psych), University of New England, MAPS, FCCLP, AHPRA-PSY000189619
Clinical Psychologist, PsyBA | Clinical Psychologist Supervisor, PsyBA
Professional Interests
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Anxiety and stress management
Creating campus-wide efforts and initiatives around student mental health and emotional wellness
Developing new cutting-edge ways to deliver clinical services on our campus
Approach to Therapy
I believe that people’s stories are at the heart of my work as a psychologist. I endeavor to help people gain new insight, understanding, and perspective on their experiences and personal narratives, mainly from a combination of mindful-cognitive, interpersonal, and developmental theoretical orientations. I use a combination of insight-oriented talk therapy and psychoeducational activities to help students build skills and understanding to master life’s challenges, explore their identity, discover resources, and support their success as students and individuals. I am also starting to explore non-western approaches to therapy.
Approach to Wellness
I try to constantly strive for an overriding sense of balance in my life. Things that help me achieve this are being engaged in meaningful/value driven activities outside of work, family, meditation and walking/being in nature.