I primarily work with adults who are neurodivergent, specifically those with either ADHD, autism or both. I also work with people who have challenges connecting or communicating with their loved ones, managing intense and overwhelming emotions, and meaningfully engaging with work/educational activities. I have professional strengths in cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Through both my training and work experience I’ve had the opportunity to learn about and work with a variety of psychological presentations. In the last few years, my interest and passion has been specifically geared towards understanding the wonderful world of neurodivergence, as well as the importance and complexity of trauma and relationships.

The main values that guide my work are authenticity, supportiveness and respect. It’s very important to me that I bring my real, genuine self into each session, to be supportive, encouraging and to show my positive regard to others. However, one value that rises above all others for me is connection—being fully present and engaged with clients, moment by moment, is key for building a strong alliance and creating change.

The most rewarding aspect of being a psychologist is having the opportunity to be part of someone’s healing journey, whether that is to learn more about oneself through assessment, or making meaningful changes through therapy. Being a witness of both people’s pain and their strengths, resilience and growth makes this work unparalleled.

I love working at Scope because I get to practise a number of skills and services, including psychological therapy, assessment, screenings and workshops. Over the years, Scope has also offered extensive freedom and flexibility for me to carve out my own professional path, guided by my own interests and passions.

Two key elements I want to ensure are always present in my life are creativity and exercise. I enjoy being creative through trying out different types of crafts and trying new recipes. Exercise has been a big part of my life for many years now, since I found a particularly strong passion for strength training exercise.