Get to know me

I am a trauma-informed and neurodiverse affirming Provisional Psychologist. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating a deepening connection to oneself, and fostering the inner safety needed to explore our inner and outer worlds.

Exploration of the human spirit has always moved me. I am endlessly curious about the threads that weave our lives together—the experiences that shape us, the stories we tell ourselves, and the strength that allows us to keep moving forward. I believe that by understanding our journey and the forces that have determined our path, we can begin to step toward a more peaceful and balanced existence.

My own path to this work was forged through nearly a decade of walking alongside children and young people navigating traumatic childhood experiences. In those spaces of significant adversity, I learned that even in the midst of deep chaos, there is always a spark of potential for change that can be found through consistent, compassionate connection. These years taught me that a safe and reliable therapeutic relationship is an invaluable foundation to allow us to re-write our own story.

As a neurodivergent adult, I strive to create a space that honors your unique lived experience, offering a grounded environment where your emotional world can be explored with curiosity rather than judgment. I believe that therapy is a true collaboration, and I am here to listen with compassion as I walk alongside you on your healing journey. I bring my whole self to this work - my empathy, my patience, and my deep belief in the transformative power of being seen and understood.

I find my own sense of connection through surfing, snowboarding, traveling, yoga, and meditation. As a Provisional Psychologist, I engage in my own therapy alongside ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to continuously evolve my practice.

I am fluent in English, Russian and Spanish, and value the richness of cultural diversity.

Education

Master of Psychology (Clinical), ACAP University College

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Australian Catholic University

Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science, ACAP University College

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of Sydney

AHPRA Provisional Psychologist Registration: PSY00004061802

Associate Member Australian Psychological Society

Trauma is not what happens to you.
Trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.

— DR. GABOR MATÉ