About LM Counselling

I’ve dedicated my career to improving mental health and wellbeing – particularly in children and families – through direct clinical work, practice leadership and training other professionals.

I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, which means I’m a qualified social worker with recognised mental health expertise who has been assessed and accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. I’m also a Family Therapist with a Master of Clinical Family Therapy. This has equipped me with advanced skills to address how a family works as an interconnected system and develop tailored treatment plans that take into account the many different factors that impact mental health and relationships.

Getting the right support when you’re young builds the foundation for lifelong mental health and wellbeing. That’s why I’m so passionate about working with children, adolescents and their families and have chosen to specialise in this area of practice.

I’ve been a senior clinician in leading mental health services, including Austin Health, Orygen Youth Health and the NHS in London, supporting children and adolescents who have experienced complex and severe mental health difficulties. Throughout my career I’ve also worked with many children and families who have been through the child protection system, as well as worked in public policy to make the system better. I bring these many years of experience to each family and young person I support.

I have a special interest in treating trauma in adults, adolescents and children. This has been nurtured through my experience working with the military population through Open Arms, as well as supporting children and young people who have been exposed to traumatic events. To keep improving how I support people with a history of trauma, I’ve undertaken additional training to become an accredited practitioner in EMDR – an evidence-based therapy for trauma.

Alongside clinical work, I have taken on leadership roles in child and adolescent mental health, particularly in supporting under-12s and guiding best practice in challenging casework. I also provide training and supervision to mental health professionals across a range of organisations and disciplines, ensuring high standards of care and professional development in the field. These experiences have all shaped my therapeutic approach.

In 2017, I started LM Counselling. I love the work that I get to do in private practice. It’s where I feel I can make the most powerful impact on families and individuals.

One of the strengths I bring to my practice is a deep, personal understanding of the challenges that can shape a person’s life, including significant childhood adversity, family conflict and mental health struggles. I know firsthand the impact that the right support can have. The people who stood beside me, who helped me find my voice, empowered me to change the course of my life. That’s what I strive to offer the individuals and families I work with, someone in their corner, helping them to navigate challenges with clarity, compassion, and a path forward.