Hi, Welcome to Seva House.

It takes a great deal of courage and determination to see a therapist and it will be an honour and privilege to travel alongside you on your path to healing and personal growth.

I began my journey working in Human Services and welfare back in 1995; as a volunteer telephone counsellor at Lifeline, whilst I studied at TAFE, working towards obtaining a Diploma in Community Welfare. Sparking my passion and interest in advocating for our most vulnerable people in society, I knew I had found my place and in 2009 I graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Social Work. 

Over the years I have worked with a wide diversity of people within both the government, non-government services and Internationally in the Solomon Islands – a place where I grew both personally and professionally and loved working with Indigenous people within the community.

I have extensive experience working alongside people who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, life adjustment, aged care, carer support , chronic illness and people struggling with powerful emotions such as stress, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I have also worked with young people who have been harmed and/or have caused harm to others.   I enjoy working with children, adolescents, women, and men of all ages.

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Work (AASW), a Clinical Resource Therapist and an Approved EMDR Therapist (EMDRAA).

During my professional journey I have pursued further learning opportunities and training which have led me to become experienced in several therapies including Narrative Therapy, Solution -Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Exposure Tapping – Level 1 Deactivating The Buttons, Clinical Resource Therapy and Eye Movement De-senzitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also provide clinical supervision and am trained in Conscious Connection Breathwork as a Facilitator.

I work in Private Practice at Seva House, 2 days per week with other Accredited Mental Health Social Workers and Psychologists who share the same social justice values as myself. We are all authentic and compassionate in providing a non-judgemental, safe and nurturing space for people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives or who would just like life to feel different to the way it currently does.  

Please note: Cathy’s books and waitlist are currently closed