I'm interested in what happens beneath the surface, in how people carry responsibility, grief and transition in their bodies, relationships and choices.
I've spent over three decades walking alongside people at moments of change when familiar ways of coping no longer hold and something quieter, steadier is needed.
My Approach
My approach is grounded, trauma informed and relational, shaped by decades of practice and a deep respect for how people come to understand themselves. I work calmly and collaboratively drawing on reflective conversation, attention to the body, personal meaning making and clinical intuition — supporting clarity and steadiness without rushing, fixing or imposing direction.
My work has evolved across social work, education, counselling and clinical supervision, shaped by lived experience and professional leadership.
I hold a deep belief that meaningful change happens when people feel steady enough to listen to themselves again. At The Studio, I offer a calm, reflective space where insight becomes clarity, and clarity becomes grounded action. .
Who I Work With
I support people who are navigating moments of change, uncertainty or responsibility both personally and professionally.
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Women navigating grief, burnout and major life transitions (including midlife)
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People exploring neurodiversity, attachment and the patterns that shape their relationships
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Students and graduates stepping into professional practice
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Counsellors, social workers, educators and helping professionals seeking reflective supervision
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Organisations and communities through education, workshops and speaking
My work is particularly suited to those who are thoughtful, capable people who appear outwardly functional , yet are carrying more internally than they let on.
Experience & Leadership
My work is shaped by extensive experience across social work, education, counselling and leadership, spanning community, education and corporate settings.
I’m a qualified social worker (BSW)and educator (GradDipED Careers), with professional memberships including MAASW, MMHPN and MAICD. I'm Chair and Committee Member on a number of Boards.
Over the years, I’ve supported thousands of people through private sessions, education, workshops and national public speaking events.
I am nationally recognised for my contribution to trauma-informed, integrative counselling, and for a steady, grounded approach to practice.
Why The Studio
I created The Studio because I once needed what I now offer.
A place where there is no pressure to explain, perform, or be ok.
A place where your body, your story, and your pace are respected.
A place where insight doesn't rush ahead of readiness and change is allowed to unfold steadily.
The Studio is a grounded, relational, reflective approach that supports meaningful change that lasts — because it integrates the whole of you: head, heart and gut.
Working With Me
Sessions are offered by appointment only, in person or online.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, spacious and deeply respectful of personal agency. It draws on 30 years experience across counselling, social work and education.
If you’re seeking a space to pause, reflect and reconnect — without having to perform, explain or rush — you’re welcome here.