About Me
The formal stuff:
I have been a registered psychologist with AHPRA since 2017 and am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. I am a member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC). I have completed a Master of Psychology (Counselling), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) on my journey to registration.
In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a senior psychologist within an Eating Disorder Specialty Service within a public health service. I have worked in a number of different settings, including in a youth mental health service, a specialist eating disorder clinic, providing group and individual DBT-focussed treatment, and in private practice. My work has included providing both therapy and assessment services, and I was involved with the establishment of peer support services within a youth mental health service. I have additionally presented training on eating disorders and complex trauma.
The fun stuff:
Outside of my work, I enjoy building Lego, creating digital art, and am an on and off (very) casual gamer. I can often been found with a coffee in hand and my favourite food is hot chips. My hair is currently a rainbow and I change the colour every year!
I enjoy a good meme and like to think I have a good sense of humour (friends and family might disagree). I am owned by two cats who get away with most things.
The less fun stuff:
I have lived experience of disability, complex chronic illness, and late diagnosed neurodiversity. I have a diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndome (EDS) with severe gastric dysmotility and I have lived/living experience of feeding differences, specifically living with a feeding tube. Additionally, I also have several comorbidities frequently associated with EDS. I have first hand experience of the difficulties with navigating the healthcare system with an undiagnosed condition, and receiving and adjusting to a chronic diagnosis. I have been featured on a podcast discussing my lived experience as a psychologist and person with a disability.
The Support Team
Ninja
Unlike most cats, Ninja loves and will roll over for a belly rub! She loves sitting on a lap and isn't fussy who it is. Her favourite food is canned tuna but has also been known to steal and eat broccoli and pumpkin!
Kitty
Kitty definitely thinks she is the head of the house (she might be right) and is very aware of her good looks. She prefers to drink her water from the shower and dislikes when she can see the bottom of her food bowl.