Perth, Western Australia, Australia
I’m a provisionally registered Psychologist and degree-qualified Nutritionist with a passion for supporting children, young people, and families through key developmental transitions. My interests span perinatal and infant mental health, child development, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practice. With experience across clinical, community, and not-for-profit settings, I bring a relational, evidence-informed approach to psychological support. I’ve worked with parents and caregivers in the early years, supported children with developmental concerns (including Autism, ADHD, and anxiety), and collaborated with educators and health professionals to promote wellbeing in families from diverse backgrounds. Currently working toward general registration with AHPRA (5+ 1 pathway), I’m particularly interested in roles focused on early intervention, assessment, and school-based mental health. My long-term goal is to help create safe, inclusive environments where children can thrive and caregivers feel truly supported, because when we support families, we strengthen whole communities.
In this role, I led the design and evaluation of programs to support the social, emotional, developmental, and mental health needs of children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I oversaw the delivery of a range of community-based services, including multicultural playgroups, English and life skills classes, therapeutic women’s groups, and 'My Play School' - a play-based education program for children aged 3–5 with developmental delays, Autism, ADHD, and anxiety. I provided reflective supervision and practice leadership to a multidisciplinary team of 11 staff, drawing on psychological principles to support both staff wellbeing and high-quality, child-centred service delivery. All programs were grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate approaches, with a strong emphasis on safety, inclusion, and systemic awareness. In addition, I led Communicare’s Emergency Relief program, coordinating wraparound support for families facing financial hardship and facilitating referrals to mental health and social services as part of an integrated, holistic response.
Mother-Baby Nurture® is a 10-week group designed to support you and your infant (0-6 months) through the early days of parenting as you get to know and respond to each other. It’s a safe, supportive and confidential space for you to share your experiences. Mother-Baby Nurture offers a gentle pace where you can simply ‘be’ with your new baby: to listen to your infant, to your own self, and to the lived experiences of other mothers.
I work with a diverse range of clients, both in clinical settings and through Telehealth, where I focus on effective communication. My main area of interest is supporting women and children during pregnancy and postpartum, tailoring my services to their specific needs during this phase of life. I provide personalised recommendations for nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes that lead to better health outcomes and higher client satisfaction. I also coordinate functional medicine tests and use the results to create individualised treatment plans. Through workshops and online programs, I help clients learn about and engage in healthier practices. I believe in a collaborative approach to health, and I build strong relationships with other allied health practitioners. My dedication to improving well-being is highlighted by my contribution of a chapter titled "The Nutrition Our Kids Need to Thrive" in the book "The Lunchbox Effect" by Belinda Smith.
In this role, I represent PANDA at WA events, coordinate resources for events (e.g. Perth PBC Expo and Radiance Southwest Symposium), liaise with PANDA to recruit state-based volunteers and develop ideas and opportunities for volunteers in WA to come together, network and elevate the voice of lived experience within PANDA and the community.