My Story

My whole adult life, I’ve felt called to walk alongside people, to be of service. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding how others make sense of their world: their beliefs, their struggles, and their longings. In doing so I’ve explored many religious and philosophical traditions — not as an outsider, but as someone wanting to understand how meaning, suffering, joy, history and faith shape a person’s journey.

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Much of my professional life prior to becoming a counsellor was spent working alongside people with intellectual disabilities. This work was deeply humbling: yes, I was there to support people through daily challenges and grief, but truly, I was given more than I could ever repay, and this gift has helped shape how I see humanity.

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My curiosity about life has also taken me all over the globe; living in and travelling around places like Thailand, India, and Europe — and in each place, I’ve had the privilege to learn from communities very different from my own. I’ve witnessed births, held people at the end of life, walked with families through grief, and celebrated simple moments of joy, each moment adding a new depth to how I understand care, loss, and love.

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My curiosity about life and the human experience naturally led me toward counselling. Along the way, I have immersed myself in the study of the world’s religions and philosophies — including Buddhism, philosophy, and anthropology — learning how people from many cultures and traditions make sense of life. These studies have not been separate from my own journey; they have enriched my understanding and helped me walk more thoughtfully alongside others as they navigate their challenges and joys.​​

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I became a counsellor because I believe in the value and dignity of every person’s story. For me, counselling isn’t about “fixing” anything — it’s about creating a kind and supportive space where you can explore, reflect, and grow at your own pace. I like to take a personable and open approach, tailoring our time together to what feels most helpful for you. Counselling doesn’t always need to be behind four walls; sometimes the most genuine conversations happen over a coffee, on a walk, or simply while wandering in the natural surroundings of the Blue Mountains — moments where healing can unfold naturally along the journey.

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Outside of sessions, you’ll often find me reflecting on life, spiritual traditions, in meditation, chanting along with the harmonium, or simply sitting, watching the dance unfold. I believe in small acts of kindness, in the power of story, and in the profound strength that comes from vulnerability.

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If you’re looking for someone to listen deeply, to reflect with you, and to journey together through whatever feels heavy or uncertain — I would be honoured to walk with you

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    Qualifications/Affiliations

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• Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Counselling

      Charles Sturt University

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• BA Religious Studies, Major Religion, Minor Buddhism/Philosophy/Anthropology

      Deakin University

• Cert IV Bowen Therapy

      Border College of Natural Therapies

• Cert IV Anthroposophical studies

      Sydney Rudolf Steiner College

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