I'm originally from the sun-kissed beaches of Sydney, but now I call Zug, Switzerland, my home. My passion for psychology developed at an early age. Early on, I felt like an observer, quietly absorbing the world around me. I often felt a sense of detachment, as if the world around me was either racing ahead or lagging behind ― it was always just out of reach. This feeling of detachment sparked a question that has driven me to where I am today ― how do we connect? And, not just with other people, but with ourselves and the world around us.

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I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, alongside my Bachelor of Psychological Science. In my professional experience, I have worked in multiple fields, across mental health, social justice (out-of-home-care and disability), and specialised healthcare. In the early stages of my career, I utilised my passion for art into obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design and freelancing as a Graphic Designer.

My professional philosophy is grounded in building relationships based on trust, honesty, and openness. I highly value authenticity and humour, finding solace in their ability to navigate through the awkward, the uncomfortable, and the unknown. My previous colleagues state that I “embody a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and have an intrinsic ability to educate and guide clients and their families."

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One of my core values and beliefs is the importance of playfulness. To illustrate, one quote I love comes from the closing pages of Winnie the Pooh. In this poignant moment, Christopher Robin tells his beloved friends, the toy animals, that he has to go to school and he won't be able to play with them as much anymore. The book ends with the statement:

"... but wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing."
                                                             

                                                           ― A.A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner

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At times, as we journey through life, we sacrifice our "sparkle" – our sense of playfulness and joy. When did we lose our playfulness and joy? Why did we lost it? And, where can we find it again?

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I believe that the journey toward healing is illuminated by rediscovering our innate playfulness and joy. By rediscovering our playfulness and joy, we can always keep playing in that enchanted place, on the top of the forest.