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If you’re struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, guilt, shame or worry, prolonged fear or persistent loneliness, I’m here to help. The purpose of psychology is to help individuals understand why we as humans think, feel, and react in certain ways, so as to better manage our lives and happiness. When we don’t understand the reasons for our feelings and actions, we can’t change them. But with knowledge comes the freedom to rebuild one’s life and relationships. At Restore Psychology I’ve helped many people gain insight and develop plans to cope and to heal. I help clients identify how events from their past may be influencing their behaviour, and teach them the skills they need to overcome that influence.

Now, and throughout my career, I have helped people lead happier and healthier lives. Most people want to enjoy their hobbies and interests, form enduring relationships and feel valued as part of a community. As a counselling psychologist I step in and help clients remove obstacles getting in the way of these outcomes. I am also experienced in workplace psychology, having had roles as a career counsellor, leadership coach and advocate for fairer, safer and more family-friendly workplaces. People come to me with all sorts of problems. Perhaps they are feeling down or depressed. Work pressures might be burning them out or they have reached a fork in the road and are wondering which way to go in their career. They may want to lead but are unsure about stepping up. For many people anxiety is stopping them from doing ordinary things like giving a presentation or meeting new people. And now, of course, many are troubled by circumstances due to Covid, bushfires and other current events. My clients generally fall into two groups. Some are doing just fine and are looking for ways to take their lives or careers to the next level. Others are also resourceful people who have managed their lives well for most of the time but have fallen into a bit of a hole. If you fit into the latter group, it probably goes like this. People around you assume you’re doing fine but you know different. A little voice in your head tells you to ‘just get over it’ or that you should be able to sort things out for yourself. But try as you might, it’s not working. You have lost perspective or have run out of ideas. Talking to someone professionally qualified to discuss your unique situation and concerns is a sensible way to go. That someone should be a good sounding board. With their guidance you will reappraise your situation, try out new ideas or solutions, and receive advice on how to make the changes stick. You should expect to feel calmer, more optimistic and in control within a relatively short time. If you choose me as your counsellor or coach, you will be speaking with a person highly qualified in their field. I have expert knowledge of human behaviour, what makes individuals unique and special, and how people change and grow. I am registered as a psychologist with APHRA, the government authority, and am qualified as an organisational psychologist. As my client you may be eligible for Medicare benefits.

Haven Psychology believes in an inclusive, warm, compassionate, and friendly environment for all our clients and team members. We want your story to be one of healing, change, growth and meaning. For this to be truly effective, the best outcomes are dependent on the relationship between you and your therapist. We care because you matter. Haven is a place where you can belong and not have to work at fitting in because life is hard enough. When you have that therapeutic connection with your therapist, you feel heard and validated. When you open up to trusting your most vulnerable self to your therapist, healing may sincerely begin. Connection, compassion, empathy, respect, genuineness and transparency allow us to help each other heal and thrive. This therapeutic relationship will help you fill the gaps and understand the plot twists in your story. The built trust and alliance will help shift the shame, guilt, and blame you may feel towards one of understanding, purpose and meaning. This client-centred connection will enable you to re-script your story whilst honouring your history. We provide individual, ?relationship, family and group therapy in the most effective and contemporary evidence-based strategies within an emphatic and empowering therapeutic environment. Our therapy sessions can be conducted in-house, online and by phone through video conferencing. All of our team members are registered with their professional Boards, and have years of experience in the field of mental health, wellness, and relationships.?