I'm an Australian registered psychologist, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Before becoming a psychologist, I lived and worked in the UK and Turkey and served as a criminologist at both state and federal levels of government and law enforcement in Australia. My journey into criminology began after witnessing the profound impact of the 7 July London bombings in 2005, an experience that deeply influenced my career path. 

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Although I enjoyed my work as a criminologist, burnout led me to take a step back and re-evaluate my career. I ultimately decided to pursue psychology, a field that aligns with my passion for supporting others.

For over 10 years, I taught within academia in the fields of criminology and psychology and have also served as the National Diversity Manager for a leading men’s peer-support organisation in the not-for-profit sector, evaluating their inclusion and diversity practices.

As a psychologist, I have experience across diverse settings:

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• In forensic environments, delivering individual and group therapy to offenders.

• At Headspace, supporting young people through brief interventions.

• Within community mental health, providing counselling through government-funded programs like STEPS and Head2Health.

• In private practice, focusing on individualised assessment and treatment.

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I see myself as part of your broader support team, collaborating to build resilience and self-reliance. My ultimate goal is to empower you to manage your mental health proactively, seeking support as needed—much like you would visit a doctor or barber—rather than waiting for a crisis.

• Bachelor of Criminology

• Graduate Certificate in Psychology (Pre-Practice)

• Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis)

• Master of Professional Psychology

• Registered Australian psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Member of:

  • American Psychological Association (International Associate Member)​ -Division 52: International Psychology

  • Asian Professional Associations for Transgender Health (ASIAPATH)

  • Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAAPi)

  • Australian Professional Associations for Transgender Health (AUSPATH)

  • Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

  • Korean Psychological Association (South Korea, KPA)

  • ​LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

  • Singapore Psychological Association (SPS)

  • Worldwide Professional Associations for Transgender Health (WPATH)

• Committee Member of the Asia Professional Association for Transgender Health (AsiaPATH)​