Meet The Team

I aim to create a space where you feel at ease, cared for, and understood. At The Village Commons, we believe that it truly takes a village and that people and families thrive when they have access to resources and support within their communities.

I respect that you are the expert in your own life. My approach is transparent and collaborative, with direct, open communication that builds trust and psychological safety. Everybody has unique therapy goals and preferences, so I tailor therapy to your needs and welcome feedback along the way. I bring warmth, honesty, and a touch of humour to sessions. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, assured that I will be focused on seeing your strengths.

How I Can Help

• Assessments for autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and personality disorders
• Individual therapy using evidence-based approaches such as:
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Play-Based Therapy
• Family support through an integrated approach drawing on Attachment Theory, Behaviour Analysis, Emotion Coaching, and Social Scaffolding

Experience

I have worked across public, private, and non-profit sectors, providing assessment, individual therapy, and group workshops in areas such as neurodiversity, trauma, disability, positive behaviour support, and suicide prevention.

Therapy offers the opportunity to pause, reflect and make sense of what has been happening for you. hether you are experiencing emotional distress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, workplace stress, or the effects of challenging past experiences, I aim to provide a space where you feel heard, respected and supported.

My approach is warm, collaborative and trauma-informed. I recognise that many of the ways we think, feel and respond to the world are shaped by our life experiences. Together, we can explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, build on existing strengths and develop practical strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.

I have a particular interest in emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed practice, including understanding how earlier life experiences can influence relationships, self-esteem, identity, stress responses and day-to-day coping. I work at a pace that feels comfortable for you and tailor therapy to your individual goals, preferences and needs.

How I Can Help

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Play-Based Therapy
• Trauma-informed Therapy

Experience

I have worked in a range of mental health and wellbeing roles, including counselling, psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and telehealth-based care. My experience includes working with individuals and families through anxiety, emotional distress, adjustment difficulties, workplace stress, and trauma-related challenges within clinical and multidisciplinary settings.

I aim to make complex ideas simple and useful, so you can take what we discuss and apply it in real life. I believe therapy should feel supportive and practical. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and grounded in real-world clinical experience.

How I Can Help

• Individual counselling using evidence-based approaches such as:
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Play-Based Therapy
• Preventative Mental Health Care that supports parents to build emotional resilience and social skills in their children, and strengthen family connections.
• Creating Practical Community Resources for families that complement therapy and make psychological concepts easy to apply in everyday life

Experience

My experience in the US healthcare system in both intensive inpatient and private practice settings gave me a unique perspective on the full spectrum of mental health care. I have used approaches like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to support people and groups with challenges such as emotional and behavioural problems, depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, family situations, and neurodiversity. This experience continues to shape my work today, with care, nuance, and a focus on helping individuals and families thrive.

I place strong value on the therapeutic relationship and see counselling as a collaborative process built on trust, openness, and respect for your lived experience. I recognise that every person and family system carries its own strengths, history, and meaning, even in the midst of significant difficulty.

My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach. I have a warm, transparent, and practical style, while working alongside you to make sense of patterns, strengthen relationships, and support meaningful and sustainable change.

How I Can Help

• Individual and family counselling
• Support for people affected by family and domestic violence
• Evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing

Experience

I have worked across public and non-government services for over 11 years, supporting people experiencing complex trauma, relationship breakdown, family violence, and substance use concerns. My experience includes counselling, crisis intervention, case management and risk assessment across alcohol and other drug, family violence, child and family, and corrective services settings. I am currently completing a Master of Professional Psychology.

I believe that compassion, clear communication, and collaboration make all the difference. Alongside my administrative role, I bring hands-on experience from clinical settings and research in neuroscience, exploring how attention shapes the way we interpret the world. This blend of experience helps me approach care thoughtfully and with a strong focus on what works for real people in everyday life.

How I Support You

• Keeping things organised behind the scenes so your care feels seamless
• Creating a warm, friendly space where families and children feel comfortable
• Assisting with resources and practical tools that make support accessible and easy to use

Experience & Growth

My background spans private practice, frontline coordination, and healthcare administration. I’m passionate about making mental health support high-quality and accessible for everyone. I plan on continuing my journey by pursuing a Master of Psychology so I can keep learning and contributing to care that is respectful, empowering, and genuinely client-focused.

This is a people before profits practice with big dreams, and my role is to make sure those dreams are financially sustainable, so the clinicians can focus on what matters most, caring for people.

I help keep the numbers healthy, the systems running smoothly, and the practice steady as it grows.