About me
I am a Psychologist, Registered Teacher, and Master’s-qualified Play Therapist who believes deeply in the magic of childhood and the power of play.
I have worked as a School Psychologist and Guidance Officer in the education sector for over 16 years, providing both educational and clinical support to children and adolescents. I draw on evidence-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches that honour each child’s unique needs, strengths, and stage of development.
Throughout my career, I have also delivered professional development to educational organisations in areas such as trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity, anxiety, emotional and self-regulation, and self-care. These experiences have strengthened my belief that when adults understand a child’s emotional world, the whole environment becomes safer, calmer, and more supportive.
I pride myself on working collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and educators to ensure young people feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported in their growth and wellbeing.
My journey to play therapy
While working as a psychologist, I noticed children opened up most naturally when they were playing. Their stories came alive through toys, their emotions made sense through pretend scenarios, and their worries felt more manageable when expressed through creativity, movement, or imagination.
This led me to pursue further specialised training, completing my Master of Child Play Therapy at Deakin University. Play therapy gives children a language that fits them perfectly. One that doesn’t rely on adult words but instead embraces the way they truly communicate.
In the playroom, a child might express frustration by roaring like a dragon, show fear by hiding a little figure under a blanket, work through bravery by building a tower that refuses to fall or develop perseverance through games
Play becomes their voice, and therapy becomes a journey they can explore at their own pace. Being Masters qualified in play therapy and a Registered Psychologist provides me the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of my clients in a way that is developmentally appropriate.