I migrated from Belgium to Australia with my family of four in 2015. During the first few years, I took care of my young children and built community. This journey thought me humility and respect towards other cultures, things I took for granted in my home country. Learning the language more proficient and understanding the social structures helped me build confidence to step into work. My previous extensive experience in Social work had left me craving to help people in a more positive way. I have been teaching groups, building people’s confidence and self-awareness through my yoga classes in community and schools.

My somatic work with individuals over the past 8 years has been helpful in Counselling work. In my sessions I use an holistic approach through a combination of clinical and somatic work to achieve growth and healing.

Since 2021 psychotherapy has been a journey of extensive study and work experiences, alongside my own lived experience in chronic illness, trauma and grief.

I hold a Bachelor of Social Work (completed overseas) and a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Adelaide, with specialised training in clinical trauma practice. My approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and tailored to the unique experiences, strengths, and goals of each person I work with.

Alongside my formal qualifications, I have completed teacher training in Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Children’s Yoga, and have undertaken extensive professional development in mindfulness, meditation, contemporary dance, and creative expression. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the connection between the mind and body and continue to inform my therapeutic practice.

I recognise that our stories are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our bodies, relationships, and lived experiences. Where appropriate, I gently integrate mindfulness, body awareness, and creative approaches into therapy to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing. Whether we work through conversation, reflective practices, or embodied techniques, our work together is always guided by your comfort, your pace, and what feels most meaningful for you.

Above all, I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My role is not to tell you who to be or how to live, but to walk alongside you with warmth, respect, and compassion as you navigate life’s challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and create the changes that matter most to you.

I provide a safe, supportive space to:

Improve communication skills and learning how to resolve conflict in a healthy, constructive way.

Manage and treat mental health conditions while increasing your self-awareness and understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Strengthen relationships by building better connections with family and others around you.

Develop practical coping skills and strategies to navigate life’s challenges, while learning to seek out and maintaining positive support systems.

Shift negative emotions and thought patterns, as well as change undesirable behaviours that may be holding you back.

Improve focus and productivity at work, along with benefits to your physical health.

Help you grow, adapt, and thrive.