Compassionate and person-centred. Angela works collaboratively with her clients to create a safe and secure therapeutic space.

Angela uses evidence based practices, grounded in trauma informed care, neuroscience and somatic therapies to facilitate the development of self-regulation strategies, trauma processing and increased well-being.

At the heart of Angela’s practice is the belief that the integration of trauma and post-traumatic growth is possible with the right support. Angela acknowledges by reading this you have taken the first step towards self-compassion and honours your bravery.

Angela provides therapeutic support for:

  • Trauma (including complex trauma and PTSD)

  • Attachment, parenting and relationship difficulties

  • Behaviour and emotion regulation

  • Vicarious Trauma

  • Victims of sexual violence including adult survivors of child sexual abuse and recent sexual violence.

  • Teenagers and children engaging in connection seeking behaviours.

  • Sibling sexual abuse

  • Protective behaviours capacity building for parents/carers

  • Anxiety

  • Depression (including pre- and post-natal)

  • Stress and burn-out

  • Grief and loss

Drawing on approaches, strategies and training in:

  • Trauma informed care

  • Psycheducation and neuroscience

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

  • Developmental and attachment philosophies.

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Expressive therapies

  • Polyvagal and Nervous System support strategies.

Angela holds a bachelor of psychological science, a masters degree in social work and has years of experience in working in various settings including NSW Health- Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect including: Sexual assault counselling, child protection, and domestic and family violence.  Angela has experience in crisis support in acute settings as well as working in NGOs in youth mental health outreach programs, schools and group facilitation. Angela regularly engages in ongoing training and courses and is a life-long learner.

Angela has a grounded and humorous nature. Angela spends as much time as possible at the beach, with loved ones and is committed to trying to achieve a simple and connected way of life.