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)