Elizabeth is a registered Psychologist, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Arts (Psychology) through the University of Queensland, a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Western Sydney, a Masters degree in Analytical Psychology also through the University of Western Sydney and a Master of Clinical Psychology through the University of Queensland.
- Elizabeth is trained in the Circle of Security, Attachment based intervention for facilitating secure attachment between infants, toddlers and children with their caregivers.
- Elizabeth is trained in the use of Sandplay as a non-expressive therapy for children and adults. Elizabeth has experience working across all ages, from infancy through to older people.
- Elizabeth has training in couples therapy and in family therapy.
- Elizabeth has many years experience working with children and adults suffering from complex and simple post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Elizabeth is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She currently works full time in private practice, however worked in the public sector, treating adolescents with complex & severe mental health disorders for over 10 years and also has experience in residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
With special interests in trauma & abuse, attachment, drug, alcohol & other addictions, and a variety of adolescent concerns, including deliberate self harm, suicidal behavours, as well as personal health & wellbeing, Elizabeth utilizes skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Analytical methods including Sandplay, to deliver a range of evidence based individual and group therapeutic interventions, from an evidence based best practice framework.
Combining passions; Care of the body, care of the soul (mind will & emotions), and care of the spirit; Elizabeth is committed to helping people overcome emotions, behaviours and thoughts that hinder them as well as pasts that haunt them so they can enjoy life to the fullest, as intended for each of us.
Elizabeth is a Christian, mother of three adult children and married to a military man. She has personal interests in health and fitness, competing at national and international levels in her chosen sport. Elizabeth understands the challenges involved in balancing, work, home and social life while staying sane, fit & happy.
