Bringing scientific research & trauma experience together
I am an experienced therapist and coach with a solid clinical background. The work I do now is a culmination of my early work in clinical research, my close experience with mental health issues and my more recent work over the last 10 years with individuals and business leaders in the corporate setting.
I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy, guiding individuals through healing, life challenges, and transitions. In organisations, I build trauma informed leadership capacity and psychological safe cultures. My work is backed by scientific research and designed to help drive positive, sustainable behaviour change.
I completed a Master’s in Psychology and adhere to the ethics and practice standards set forth for my profession. I am also a somatic therapist and did further qualifications in hypnotherapy, trauma-informed coaching, strategic psychotherapy and yoga therapy.
In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I am a seasoned leadership coach and organisational development facilitator. I have worked with over 1,000 leaders globally in medium and large organisations, helping them grow their relationships at work to develop self, team and executive leadership.
My passion for transformative change, healing and growth
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Wellbeing
Drawing from my journey with mental health, my mission is to positively impact the wellbeing and lives of as many people as possible.
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Leadership
Performance can’t exist without wellbeing. I help leaders to effectively sustain their personal and professional wellbeing.
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Trauma-lens
I assume, that trauma is real, present and needs to be addressed and integrated in the body for us to be able to heal.
My education & experience
As a counsellor, coach, psychotherapist and educator, I’ve been supporting my clients for over 15 years, compassionately bearing witness to their suffering and guiding them as they leverage their strengths and discover pathways for healing and growth
Education
MACP- Psychology (University Bremen, Germany)
BA (HONS)- Psychology (University Bremen, Germany)
Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Blue Knot)
Introduction to Energy Psychology for Working with Trauma and Complex Trauma (Blue Knot Foundation)
DIP Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy (Australian Institute of Applied Psychology)
Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (MBSR Institute)
Speech therapist, Hamburg Germany
15+ years of experience
Somatic therapist and psychotherapist
Workplace Psychologist (Wellbeing and Leadership), Aon Australia
Trauma-informed coach and trainer
Research assistant Memory and Ageing Study and School of Psychiatry, UNSW
Speech therapist, Acute Care, Marien Hospital, Hamburg Germany
My personal story
Like many of my colleagues, my path as a psychologist began with grappling with my own painful life circumstances. Through this firsthand experience I understand and value the support, relief and transformation that can come from engaging with the therapeutic process over time – especially with a therapist who is a ‘good fit.’
My aunty was a reiki master. Through her I experienced the healing connection between the mind and body. It is here, where I started to develop a deep drive towards holistic psychology and wellbeing. I began my career in speech therapy, transitioned into psychology, research and later management advisory. These experiences have led me to develop a passion for helping others take care of their own mental health and physical wellbeing.
I work with adults 18+ and can offer support for: anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress injury, issues of self-esteem, loss and bereavement, and challenges at work including chronic stress, relational power dynamics & occupational burnout.
Practical solutions backed by scientific research
My offerings and workshops are backed by scientific research and designed to help drive positive behaviour change. I couple cutting edge trauma theory and neurobiology with experiential learning. This approach fosters clarity and a more intentional way of engaging with life and work.
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Trauma-Informed Leadership
If you are leading people, you are leading trauma – yours and theirs. This impactful workshop is designed for leaders who want to learn how to create psychologically safe cultures where people and productivity can flourish.
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Somatic Counselling & Coaching
Our self-views, our patterns of interacting with others have roots in early childhood experiences and are often repeated in unhelpful ways. You can learn to shift to a new way of thinking and experiencing the world.
Case study: How to set boundaries – effectively
The ability to set boundaries is a crucial skill to develop in life. Boundaries are essential to develop a strong and healthy sense of self. When our boundaries are crossed, we might withdraw into silence, which can lead to disconnection from our authentic self.
I’ve created a five step framework to help clients build stronger boundaries. Read and learn about these five key steps in my blog post.