About
In my experience, teachers are some of the most legendary people that exist. When I meet someone and they tell me they’re a teacher, I actually get excited because, from where I stand, you contribute to society in a meaningful way. You really care about other people—especially kids. The job you do is so important and impactful for our little ones. I know this because I’m a mum of three school-aged children, and I see how directly affected they are when they have a teacher who is inspiring.
You likely got into this profession because you value learning and are passionate about shaping young minds and sharing your love of knowledge. It’s so admirable because it’s not an easy job by any standards.
The thing is, the role of a teacher requires massive amounts of work—not just in the classroom but also behind the scenes. You can find yourself overloaded and overwhelmed by the often hectic environment that school can be. This can contribute to feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. With the pressures of satisfying upper management, colleagues, parents, and students (who seem to have an ever-increasing number of problems), many teachers are living on the edge of burnout. So, it’s completely understandable if you’ve become disenchanted with your career choice and aren’t sure why—or how—to feel better about your life.
This is where I come in. You see, just like you truly love shaping young minds, my big passion is helping teachers. In fact, I’m so passionate about it that I made it my specialty.
And I get it. You probably know you need some support right now, with the ever-increasing admin and the pressure coming from all sides. And it probably also feels like getting support for yourself is more of a luxury than a necessity. It’s such a common theme in teaching—that teachers give so much of themselves, their time, and their energy to everyone else. It’s as if others always come first.
But here’s what I want you to know, if that sounds like you: it’s absolutely okay to carve out time in your week to get support. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it is a necessity. If you’re not coping—if you’re feeling pressured or stressed—it can lead to all kinds of things like physical illness, burnout, or needing time off work.
So, to help support you—to help you keep showing up for your students in a way that feels energising, where you actually look forward to going to work, and where you have the emotional energy and mental bandwidth to handle even the most challenging situations with ease again—you can access my services either here with me in person in Narrabeen, Northern Beaches Sydney, or online from your phone or laptop. The point is, it doesn’t really matter how you get the help—just that you get it.
While most of our work together draws on talk therapy, if you're interested, we can also integrate other modalities like kinesiology. In fact, kinesiology has proven incredibly effective for many of the teachers I’ve worked with, helping them regulate their nervous systems and gain clarity. What I really love about kinesiology (and they do too) is that it uses your body’s wisdom to find answers. As you well know—the body never lies! It’s fascinating and can often give us insights into what you’re experiencing and what you need to move forward.
Qualifications & Training
Academic Studies
Diploma in Counselling — Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Major: Effective Parenting and Childhood Development
Major: Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Major: Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution
Currently studying Bachelor of Counselling (3rd year) — Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Therapeutic Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed — Mind Beyond Institute
Certificate in Kinesiology — Emma Sternberg Kinesiology School
Certificate in Theta Healing — Patrice Corrie, Mystic College
Yoga Teaching Qualifications
500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Bikram Yoga
200-Hour Yoga Vinyasa Teacher Training — BodyMindLife
200-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training — Byron Bay Yoga Centre
50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training — The Yin Space