A Little About Me

I have been working in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist since 2008. Over this time I have undertaken extensive training and gained considerable experience in multiple therapy modalities including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Emotion-Focussed Therapy. 

Prior to opening Magenta Psychology in 2023, I worked in group psychology practices, medical clinics, the public health system, and tertiary student services.  Before becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I worked in the Organisational Psychology field where I gained a sound understanding of the challenges people face at work, especially in large, complex, healthcare settings.   

My Areas of Practice

At Magenta Psychology, I can see clients who have been diagnosed by their GP or Psychiatrist with a range of psychological disorders including:

  • Depressive Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Complex and Relational Trauma

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Insomnia Disorder

I can also help individuals and couples to better manage relationship conflicts, to process grief and loss, and to adjust to major life events and changes.  Other challenges that I help clients with include:

  • Low mood, feeling down, flat, disconnected, or empty

  • Persistent feelings of shame, guilt, self-loathing, worthlessness, inferiority, or failure

  • Problems with assertiveness, saying ‘no’, speaking up, and setting boundaries

  • Fearfulness, anxiousness, worrying, overthinking, ruminating

  • Hyper-criticalness towards self and others

  • Feelings of stress, overwhelm, burnout, or exhaustion

  • Avoidance and procrastination, low frustration tolerance

  • Problematic self-soothing coping patterns e.g., binge-eating, overworking

  • Loneliness and social isolation

  • Excessive responsibility-taking and self-sacrificing

  • Problems with perfectionism and unrelenting standards

  • Difficulties with self-confidence, independence, and self-reliance

  • Difficulties letting go, switching off, or engaging in self-care

My Qualifications and Certifications

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours Class I in the field of Psychology)

  • Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology)

  • Advanced Level Certified Individual Schema Therapist

My Professional Memberships

  • Member of The Australian Psychological Society (APS)

  • Member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)