My Story
My life was upended in early 2019 following the discovery of my then-husband’s infidelity.
At the time, I was a sleep-deprived, socially isolated new mother and the impact of the betrayal and subsequent separation was devastating.
I lost my marriage, my ability to work, my car, my home, most of my friends and all of my money. All of this, whilst navigating the tricky terrain of single motherhood and the COVID-19 pandemic, left me with crippling PTSD.
Over the years since, I've worked on freeing myself from the clutches of anxiety, grief and trauma. Through both extensive personal research and formal training on how trauma impacts the brain and body, I've come to understand that there was nothing inherently wrong with me for feeling so stuck and unable to let go of this painful experience.
By meeting myself with compassion, processing my emotions, and learning to advocate for my needs without neglecting myself, I finally managed to reclaim the most valuable thing I’d lost all along; my authentic self.
I know what it’s like to have your life rearranged by heartbreak, adversity, and trauma. But I also know that even with a painful past, it’s entirely possible to live a life of creativity, empowerment, freedom, and joy once again.
And now I’d love to help you do the same.
My Mission…
My purpose is to help people with painful past circumstances transform their hurt into healing.
The clients I work with generally find themselves trapped in patterns of shame, fear, and self-sabotage. In our work together, I aim to guide them in breaking free from the constraints imposed by their traumatic experiences and discovering pathways to inner healing, joy, and profound self-acceptance.
My primary coaching modality is Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TFACT). The aim of TFACT is to help you create a full and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. It is through this mindful state that you have a choice in how to respond to your thoughts and feelings, consciously choose your actions and live more in line with the person you desire to be.
In addition to TFACT, I am also trained in and apply principles of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Buddhist Psychology, Neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Psychology and Positive Psychology.
Having supported hundreds of people through my coaching practice, and thousands through my online course, and weekly Healing Circle, I can safely attest to the profound impact of this work.
Training and Qualifications
While much of my coaching and insight is drawn from my personal experience, I have had the great pleasure of learning from many industry-leading experts in the fields of psychology, trauma and nervous system regulation, through the following training and certification programs:
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from Swinburne University
Current: Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Cairnmillar Institute
Advanced Diploma of Yoga and Meditation Teaching from the Australian Yoga Academy
Certificate of Life Coaching, BYCA
Are you ready to take the first step?
Book your first session and start creating the life you want.
If you have any questions, feel free to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me here.
Guided Meditations
With over 30 guided meditation recordings on the Insight Timer app, my aim is to support your journey toward becoming your own self-healer.
Whether you’re looking to reduce anxiety, cultivate self-compassion, or simply take a mindful pause, each recording is designed to meet you wherever you are on your path.
