Biography:
I am a highly experienced psychologist with 38 years’ experience. My work history includes private practice as well as experience within the corporate, health and both State and Federal government sectors. In my private practice I rely on local clinicians referring clients to my practice. I have been receiving ongoing referrals from a number General Practitioners for over 10 years. This work has been largely based within the communities of Karana Downs, Durack, Inala and the Lockyer Valley. Each of these communities have distinct socio-economic profiles that has given me extensive experience in dealing with clients who are struggling with a broad range of issues.
I started my career working for the Queensland Government and then later became the director and owner of my private practice. I have previously sought and continue to seek additional training and ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance practice.
Professional Work Summary
• Extensive experience in provision of corporate sector critical incident debriefing and management.
• History of consulting and assisting at all levels within organisations.
• Extensive experience in investigation and psychological therapy of child and adult sexual abuse victims.
• Strong background in psychological assessments and preparation of Court and Workplace reports.
• Extensive experience in couples, adolescent and child psychological therapy.
• Provider of stress management, coaching and various workshops to the corporate sector including Peer Support Workshops and accreditation within workplaces.
Work History
Owner and Psychologist
Creating Calm Psychology
2012 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
• Grief and couples psychological therapy.
• Sexual abuse psychological therapy for clients of all ages.
• Child, adolescent and seniors psychological therapy.
• Palliative care psychological therapy.
• NDIS psychological therapy for children and adults.
• Court reports and complete assessments for district and federal courts.
• Provide psychological therapy to refugees and provide reports for the Administrative Appeals Tribunal – previously a separate entity called the Refugee Review Tribunal.
• When requested, conduct pre-sentence reports for prisoners in jail.
• Probation and Parole psychological therapy.