I studied photography at the Queensland College of Art and RMIT University. I worked in advertising and fashion photography in Brisbane, Melbourne and London. I also received several art grants to hold solo exhibitions.
After travelling through Europe and Asia (often living in temples and doing long meditation retreats), I returned to Australia to study counselling and art therapy.
I studied counselling at AIPC and completed the Masters of Mental Health (Art Therapy) at the University of Queensland. I completed an additional 3 years of training in Sensorimotor Art Therapy at the Institute of Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Victoria.
I hold a special interest in the combination of body psychotherapy, mindfulness and art therapy used for healing trauma (known as sensorimotor art therapy). I have also been trained by psychologist Ursula Banstead to deliver the Shark Cage program, to individuals and groups, for those who have experienced family violence and sexual abuse.
I am a registered Art Therapist with ANZACATA and registered Counsellor with PACFA. I am based between Byron Bay and Ballina, NSW. I have worked with individuals and groups including:
Registered Art Therapist with ANZACATA
Registered Counsellor with PACFA
NDIS refunds 100% for Art Therapy or Counselling sessions
Private Health Insurance rebates for Counselling sessions
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Working with Children Check
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Full covid vaccination
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References available
Registered Victims of Crime Counsellor (22 sessions free of charge)