This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT.

I am a passionate advocate for the inclusion of carer and family voices within mental health systems. My journey into this space stems from a lifetime of lived experience, beginning as a young carer supporting my veteran father with PTSD. Later, I became a carer for two of my children—one with Anorexia Nervosa and the other with Bipolar Disorder.

Additionally, I have a personal lived experience of neurodiversity, being diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) and autism. This, coupled with raising neurodiverse children, has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges and strengths within neurodiverse families.

These personal experiences, alongside my professional qualifications, have shaped my approach to supporting others with authenticity, compassion, and a nuanced appreciation for diverse needs and perspectives.

This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT. If you are a supervisee who has received an approval email/letter from the CMHL you may contact this supervisor for supervision for this project, then follow the stated processes for supervision payment

Over the years, I have held leadership roles in lived experience workforce development, contributing to policy, strategy, and training initiatives. As Team Leader, Lived Experience at the Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED), I’ve collaborated with clinical professionals and policy-makers to ensure the Carer Lived Experience Workforce voice is embedded in service design and delivery.

I’ve also been actively involved in projects such as the National and Victorian Eating Disorders Strategies and have worked extensively in carer supervision development, including frameworks and training programs. Beyond organisational roles, I’ve presented at national and international conferences, sharing insights on the role of the LEW in mental health and eating disorders.

In my current position at CEED, I am the Team Leader, Lived Experience workforce, working across strategy, training, and service development. Additionally, I am part of the Carer Lived Experience Network (CLEW) Executive and serve on the Tandem board, advocating for improved support for families and carers across Victoria.

I also provide consultation and coaching to families and carers through my private practice, focusing on empowering them with tools, knowledge, and hope to navigate their loved ones’ mental health challenges effectively.

I have a strong foundation of training and education that combines lived experience and professional expertise. I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and am currently completing a Master of Clinical Family Therapy. Additionally, I have received training in relational supervision, havening techniques, neurophysiology, and Polyvagal theory, which I incorporate into my practice to provide a trauma-informed, relational approach.

My professional development has also included programs focused on single-session frameworks, family-inclusive practices, and supervision methodologies tailored to the lived experience workforce.

While I prefer not to focus solely on a list of credentials, I am happy to provide further details upon request. My training equips me to blend evidence-based practices with a relational and person-centred approach, ensuring my work is grounded in both professional and personal lived experience.

Above all, my approach to supervision is relational first. I prioritise creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where supervisees feel seen, heard, and valued. This foundation allows for meaningful reflection and growth.

From this relational base, I weave in various theories and concepts as needed, tailoring my approach to the unique needs and experiences of the supervisee. My goal is to integrate these tools in a way that feels seamless and practical, always staying grounded in the real-world challenges and triumphs of LEW roles

Importantly, we have fun in supervision. Humour and joy are integral to my approach, helping to build connection, ease stress, and foster a sense of optimism in even the most challenging circumstances.

Ultimately, I strive to empower supervisees to bring their authentic selves to the table, fostering confidence and resilience as they navigate the complexities of their work. My supervision is a partnership built on mutual respect, shared learning, and the occasional shared laugh.