My Background and Qualifications

Counselling isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am. It’s my vocation, and I am deeply committed to providing the highest standard of professional and ethical care.

My method of counselling Adelaide couples has resulted in real, lasting, change in hundreds of relationships. However apart from marriage counselling and couples counselling, I help individuals with their relationships, be it with partners, family, work collegues, or themselves.

With over 35 years in the helping profession and more than 25 years as a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. I hold a Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Counselling as well as a Bachelor in Counselling.

I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, bringing specialized expertise to my work. Additionally, I am a Registered Clinical Member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).

Committed to ongoing learning, I engage in yearly professional development to stay at the forefront of the latest research, techniques, and best practices in the field.

Why Work with Me?

Extensive Expertise & Experience

Qualifications matter, but character is key. I bring over three decades of experience, combined with warmth, compassion, and a genuine investment in your well-being.  I offer compassionate and confidential counselling Adelaide locals can trust.

Flexible & Accessible

I understand that when you need support, timing is crucial. I offer priority appointments in my booking system, and if nothing suits, reach out—I’ll do my best to see you at a time that works, whether that’s evenings, weekends, in person, or over the phone.

Pragmatic & Results-Oriented

Therapy should be effective, not endless. My approach focuses on meaningful change in as few sessions as possible, ensuring that you feel progress and lasting results.

Highly Specialised

I have extensive training and experience in key areas, including Surviving Infidelity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, marriage counselling, toxic relationship counselling, and grief counselling.  I am also an EAP counsellor and an EAP private consultant so can provide targeted and effective support for employees.

My Theraputic Approach

My approach is integrative, practical, and transformative. I combine:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to help couples break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and foster lasting intimacy.
• Insights from Stan Tatkin’s PACT model, integrating attachment theory, neuroscience, and emotional regulation.
• Strategies from Esther Perel for navigating infidelity, helping couples rebuild trust and redefine intimacy.
• The work of Dr. Ramani to support survivors of narcissistic abuse, providing practical tools for healing and reclaiming personal strength.

I am strengths-based and resilience-focused, believing in direct, compassionate guidance to help couples and individuals achieve meaningful transformation.