Counsellor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Counsellor, coach, clinical hypnotherapist

• 2018 - Present

Volunteer telephone counsellor

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

Supporting those experiencing grief, loss, and trauma Supporting those experiencing grief, loss, and trauma

Coach, Clinical Hypno-psychotherapist

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2021

I am a counsellor, coach, and clinical hypnotherapist with a passion for mental wellness and trauma healing. Previous professional experience in the Australian Defence Force, emergency and primary-care nursing, and coaching job seekers for WISE Employment (Gawler/Barossa region) has provided a wealth of understanding into the unique and diverse situations people face, and the challenges that unhealed trauma can induce.Lived experience of mental illness and my own trauma provide me with insight into how it feels to live with these conditions, in addition to understanding what was effective or unhelpful for my own healing.My goal is creating better mental wellness, reduced stigma, and to heal individuals and communities.My areas of expertise are helping defence force personnel (current and past serving) and their families, first responders, health sector professionals, and business owners/entrepreneurs. Why? Because in my experience, this demographic have inherent strengths and abilities which make them eager to do whatever it takes to make their lives better.

Youth Mentor

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

Volunteer mentor Volunteer mentor

Diploma Enrolled Nurse

• Jun 2015 - 2017

Practice Nurse

• Aug 2011 - May 2014

As a Practice Nurse, I was responsible for the day to day nursing activities within a busy practice. Providing nursing support to 9 busy Doctors, my responsibilities included:Emergency Triageanswer telephone inquiriesECG's/Spirometry/AudiometryvaccinationsobservationsPoint-of-care INR'svenepuncturepre-employment medical examinations/Home Health Assessments/Care Plansprimary health preventionassist with minor surgical proceduresmaintain clinical recordswound care and assessmentmaintain equipmentcustomer service.During my employment at ARC, I undertook a training course in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Additionally, I was the nursing education manager for student Registered Nurses, where I was responsible for aiding the development and education requirements of the student nurses attending placement within the clinic. This position required me to oversee two student nurses, coordinate training opportunities, liaise with the University Facilitator, and deliver appraisals.I was also on the Event Committee, where my role was to plan, manage, and organise the events for the clinic.Another one of my roles was the Health Calander Organiser, responsible for the organising and management of the fund-raising events within the clinic.

Enrolled Nurse

• 2009 - 2011

I was employed at Gawler Health Service as an Advanced Diploma Enrolled Nurse. Duties included medication administration, ECG's, venepuncture, observations, patient hygiene, assist in activities of daily living, maintaining records, and answering telephone calls.I worked both on the general medical ward, and in the Emergency Department. I was employed at Gawler Health Service as an Advanced Diploma Enrolled Nurse. Duties included medication administration, ECG's, venepuncture, observations, patient hygiene, assist in activities of daily living, maintaining records, and answering telephone calls.I worked both on the general medical ward, and in the Emergency Department.

Officer's Steward

• Jun 1995 - Nov 1998

I enlisted in the RAN after leaving year 11. I undertook basic military training, then category training as an Officer's Steward (Certificate III in Hospitality). I served at HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Albatross before taking an early discharge (maternal grounds) due to domestic violence. I enlisted in the RAN after leaving year 11. I undertook basic military training, then category training as an Officer's Steward (Certificate III in Hospitality). I served at HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Albatross before taking an early discharge (maternal grounds) due to domestic violence.