I've been working for over 21 years in psychology, as a clinical health professional, commissioner and senior leader in public and community health. During this time, I have contributed to delivery, development and evaluation of a range of psychological, other mental health and emergency management services.
This experience comprises over 17 years as a registered psychologist and five years as a psychology board-approved supervisor.
Roles include delivery of psychological support spanning 12 years, management of large contract portfolios of individual providers and organisations delivering psychological and other mental health services, and leading multidisciplinary teams to commission a range of health services.
My relationship with you is the most important thing to me. In my experience this relationship will help us achieve the best outcomes for you, whether this is support for a mental health issue, or designing a mental health program to meet the needs of your community.
I pride myself on connections built on trust, mutual respect, hope, empathy, understanding and shared purpose.
This foundation will be the biggest factor in achieving the changes and project outcomes that you want, and getting the best out of you and your teams.
We are in this together. I'm here to work in collaboration with you to develop and achieve your goals.
For counselling support, this collaboration extends to other people in your support network including carers and other health supports. A care plan where everyone is invested and doing their part will help you get the best out of your health care.
It is all connected. To achieve the best health outcomes for you I believe in a plan that includes mental, physical and social health.
For organisations, this approach enables the best outcomes for your community. Health service design and implementation that truly breaks down the system silos will realise tangible change.
In counselling, a thorough assessment is foundational to safety and outcomes. With this assessment information, we can choose from a range scientifically proven approaches to meet your needs.
For organisations, this evidence-base will also underpin our work in partnership, from writing a strong tender, to designing an outcomes framework for your mental health service.
With years of experience in designing sector leading solutions, I can help your organisation through the process of developing new ideas, methods, services, or solutions that have significant positive impact and value, and meet the needs of your community and funding bodies.
Let's work together to help you lead the way and stand out from the pack.
You have strengths and resources. When you are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to recognise and use these. Working together we can uncover and use these strengths, to help you rediscover your authentic self, recover and live your most fulfilling life.
I can also help your teams to identify their strengths and ways that they can bring these to your culture and projects. This approach can be a big enabler for work enjoyment, team motivation and maximising output and outcomes in demanding and agile work environments.
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