I am a fully registered Psychologist and have more than 30 years experience in a variety of settings. I graduated as a Psychologist in 1980 and have been working in private practice since 1993. My role is to help you to function well in your everyday life. I usually find that clients have a lot more resources within themselves than they initially think, & I aim to help them identify their strengths and learn to build on these, developing the confidence to continue problem solving without my help! I also believe that it is important for people to solve their problems within their own framework of beliefs & I have a strong respect for all spiritual belief systems.
As a parent and grandparent I am particularly interested in the problems associated with parenting. I love helping clients to build their parenting skills, strengthen their relationships and manage the stresses of life with children of all ages. I endeavour to make my sessions friendly and comfortable, and of course they are confidential.
I am available to give talks to interested groups on topics related to my counselling areas. I am also available to work with employers and staff to improve workplace relationships.
Why see a Psychologist?
In order to function well in your everyday life, it is important that stress, family and relationship issues and illness are managed effectively. Psychological counselling is an effective way of helping mentally healthy people find ways of functioning better in their lives, especially at times of stress. By doing this you can prevent problems from growing larger, and can preserve the psychological health of you and your family.
Reasons to seek counselling
- Family and relationship problems
- Stress management
- Bereavement & Loss
- Personal growth and well-being
- Self-esteem issues
- Depression and unresolved grief
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Coping with illness or injury
- Improving parenting skills
- Child behaviour and management issues
- Weight management
- Improving workplace relationships
- Health coaching
