Bachelor’s in Psychological Science, Counselling & Interpersonal Skill
An undergraduate foundation in psychology, counselling and interpersonal practice. Informing the relational lens I bring to every session.
About
Neuroaffirming, compassionate skill building. For the whole family.
I’m a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) based in Adelaide. The foundations of my practice are neuroaffirming and compassionate skill building for children with additional needs and their families.
What I do
A blended, play-based way of working
I draw on psychology, behaviour analysis, play therapy and counselling to teach socially significant skills. Through 1:1 play-based learning with the child, and by upskilling the parents, teachers and carers around them to use neuroaffirming practices that improve the client’s quality of life.
Skills I help build
Goals are always co-designed with the family and the young person. Common areas of focus include:
- Play & leisure skills
- Social skills
- Daily living skills
- Language building
- Transitioning
- and more
How sessions run
1:1 play-based learning with the child, combined with coaching for parents, teachers and carers. So the strategies that help in session also work at home, in the classroom and in the community.
Qualifications & experience
The training behind the practice
A blend of formal qualifications, international certification and over a decade of hands-on early childhood experience.
Master of Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis
A specialist Masters in Education with a focus on applied behaviour analysis, anchoring my practice in evidence-based behavioural science.
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Recognised by the international Behavior Analyst Certification Board, requiring 2,000 hours of supervised practice and a board examination, with ongoing continuing-education requirements as part of certification.
10+ years in early childhood ABA
Over a decade practising applied behaviour analysis in the early childhood field. Initially under the supervision of similarly qualified professionals, and since 2023 independently.
About ABA
What applied behaviour analysis actually is
A short, honest explainer. Because the field is widely misunderstood, and you deserve a clear picture before working with anyone who practises it.
ABA is the evidence-based scientific application of behavioural principles to, first, identify the environmental variables responsible for behavioural change, and second, use those variables to improve socially significant behaviours.
In practice, ABA can involve specific intervention techniques (modelling, prompting, reinforcement, shaping), or a combination of these woven into an everyday practice in the home, school, childcare or community.
Techniques
- Modelling
- Prompting
- Reinforcement
- Shaping
Where
- Home
- School
- Childcare
- Community
Get in touch
Ready to start with support that feels safe?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher or clinician. Reach out for a no-pressure conversation about what neuroaffirming behaviour support could look like for you.