I am SUPER passionate about perinatal mental health and relational (complex) trauma. They are much more related areas than people often first think. I have done countless professional development and trainings in these areas and dedicate my time to constantly updating my knowledge around EMDR, trauma, attachment and perinatal work.
I am lucky enough to have US based guru Robin Shapiro as my regular EMDR consultant (just google her!). Much of my work is influenced by her ego state therapy and preverbal work, and her sometimes unconventional (real) approaches to therapy.
In my spare time one of the things I enjoy to do is nature and wildlife photography. Research shows that just two hours in nature a week improves mood. Here’s one of my photos from Norfolk Island below.
Qualifications and credentials
I am a member of the following:
EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Australasian Marcè Society
Centre for Perinatal Psychology
World Association of Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMH)
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency with more than 10 years experience. I have a First Class Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. I am also completing a PhD focused on birth experiences and am a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor.
In 2021, I presented abstracts at the World Association for Infant Mental Health and The Australasian Marcé Tresillian Conference. I recently published these papers:
The Impact of COVID-19 Related Distress on Antenatal Depression in Australia
Birth Related PTSD and the Mother-Infant Bonding: a Meta-analysis