There isn’t one single reason people seek therapy. I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, each with their own unique experiences and goals.

Often, therapy begins with a sense that something in life doesn’t feel quite right — even if you can’t fully explain why. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If you’ve noticed that something isn’t working the way you’d like it to, or you want support in understanding yourself better, therapy can be a helpful and supportive space to explore that.

One of my biggest takeaways from my psychological work is that meaningful change comes from active involvement. Therapy isn’t a passive process — it takes honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to reflect and try new ways of being. You truly only get out as much as you put in. 

The best outcomes tend to occur when you’re open to doing the work both in and outside of sessions. If you’re noticing something isn’t how you’d like it to be and you’re ready to explore that, therapy can be a powerful and valuable space for change.

Your first therapy session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to get a sense of how therapy might work for you. There’s no pressure to share everything straight away — we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. 

In this session, I typically complete an initial psychological assessment, which may involve discussing:

• What has brought you to therapy
• Your current challenges and goals
• Relevant background or life experiences
• What you would like to get out of therapy

This helps me develop an accurate understanding of your situation and begin forming a tailored treatment plan aligned with your goals.

The first session is also a chance for you to decide whether I feel like the right therapist for you. Therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and understood.  By the end of the session, we’ll usually have a clearer sense of how we might work together and what the next steps could look like.

It’s completely normal to feel nervous before your first session. I aim to create a space where you can feel as comfortable as possible. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance — just come as you are.

Yes — research consistently shows that telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns.

A growing body of research has found no significant difference in outcomes between online and face-to-face therapy when evidence-based approaches are used. Professional bodies such as the American Psychological Association also recognise telehealth as an effective and appropriate way to deliver psychological care.

This means you can expect the same level of support, structure, and therapeutic benefit — whether sessions are held online or in person.

Why telehealth can be especially beneficial:

• Convenience and flexibility – Attend sessions from your home or a private space, with no travel required
• Time efficiency – No commuting, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule
• Increased accessibility – Particularly helpful for regional or remote areas
• Greater comfort – Being in your own environment can help you feel more relaxed
• Consistency – Easier to maintain regular sessions despite life’s demands

For many people — especially busy professionals or those seeking convenience without compromising quality — telehealth offers an accessible and equally effective alternative to in-person therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help people process distressing or traumatic memories in a safe and structured way.

It uses gentle bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping) to help the brain reprocess memories so they feel less intense over time.

Sometimes, present-day challenges are connected to past experiences that shape how we see ourselves or the world. EMDR helps:

• Reduce emotional distress linked to memories
• Shift unhelpful beliefs
• Improve emotional regulation

EMDR follows an eight-phase structured approach. It was originally developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s to treat trauma and PTSD. Today, it is widely used to support people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and many other emotional difficulties. 

It is internationally recognised and endorsed by leading organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). 

Schema Therapy helps you understand the unhelpful patterns that keep showing up in your life — especially the ones that leave you feeling stuck, hurt, or frustrated. 

We all develop beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world based on our early life experiences. When our core emotional needs — such as feeling safe, loved, understood, or valued — weren’t fully met growing up, we may develop deeply rooted patterns of thinking and feeling called schemas. 

Over time, these schemas can quietly shape:

• How you see yourself (e.g., self-worth, confidence)
• How you relate to others (e.g., boundaries, attachment)
• How you respond to stress or emotional triggers

You might notice these patterns showing up as feeling unworthy in relationships, constantly putting others’ needs before your own, or avoiding situations that bring up feelings of shame or fear of rejection. 

Schema Therapy helps make sense of where these reactions come from and how they served a purpose in the past — but may no longer be helping you now. In our work together, we gently identify these patterns and explore new, healthier ways to meet your emotional needs. 

At its core, Schema Therapy supports emotional healing, insight, and long-term change.