Therapeutic Approach & Philosophy

Navigating the complexities of betrayal trauma or managing addictive behaviours requires a targeted, specialised approach. My practice provides a structured, safe environment focused on stabilising acute distress, developing self-compassion and restoring personal autonomy.

My work integrates clinical counselling and psychotherapy expertise with specialised understanding of addiction recovery and betrayal trauma. Having personal lived experience in these areas allows me to approach the therapeutic relationship with informed insight. This dual perspective balances evidence-based clinical strategy with a practical comprehension of the recovery process, ensuring a collaborative, non-stigmatising environment where clients can address complex issues safely.

Clinical Experience & Modalities

With over five years of experience working with marginalised cohorts in a community health setting, including complex trauma, family violence, and acute substance dependence, I am highly experienced in managing complex presentations and have a strong knowledge of referral pathways for clients needing additional support.

I implement an integrative, outcome-focused treatment framework that utilises multiple modalities, meaning I can engage clients whatever their presentation and stage of healing. These include:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Somatic Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Internal Family Systems

• Pia Melody’s Facing Codependency

Areas of Practice

I specialise in supporting individuals navigating Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma, with a particular focus on supporting partners of individuals experiencing compulsive sexual behaviours.

Additional clinical services include:

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) treatment

• Anxiety management

• Couples and relationship counseling

• Youth counseling

• Generalist therapeutic support

Credentials & Memberships

• Bachelor of Counselling (Addictive Behaviours and Group Counselling)

• PACFA Registered Member

• Clinically Supervised by CSAT and APSATS qualified practitioners (Specialists in Sex Addiction and Partner Betrayal)

Specialised Training & Frameworks

• Somatic Psychotherapy: Addressing how trauma lives in the body.(EiseEducation)

• Trauma-Focused Addiction Certification: (PESI Au).

• MARAM Family Violence Framework: Ensuring safety and risk assessment.(DFFH)

• Motivational Interviewing: Supporting the stages of change (American Psychological Therapies)

• ASIST Accredited: Suicide intervention and awareness.

Inclusive & Affirming Practice

This practice is firmly committed to providing an inclusive, safe environment for all individuals. As a member of the LGBTQI+ community, I offer culturally competent and affirming therapy across diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

The clinical space is strictly non-judgmental, sex-positive, kink-allied, and affirming of all consensual relationship structures, including non-monogamy and those engaged in sex work. Respect and clinical dignity are extended to all forms of identity and lifestyle choices.