About Me

Hello there, my name is Sandy. I am a patient listener and would love to hear your stories. 

I like challenges and untangling complicated things. I am completing my masters in counselling at Monash University and am EMDR-trained. I practice non-violent communication and mindful self compassion. I love to read and am an avid farmer. I regularly volunteer at the Christian Action Centre for Refugees.

"I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself and not betray your own soul." Excerpt from "The Invitation" by Oriah 

Credentials

• EMDR Level 1 Training from EMDRAA accredited Therapist Training Australia
• Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy from Gottman Institute
• Level 1  in Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Trauma from VICEFT
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) externship from TCEFT
• Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy Module 1 with Eugene Shelly
• TEAM-CBT Level 1 from Feeling Good Institute
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners with Russ Harris
• Motivational Interviewing for Addiction with Dr William Miller & Dr Theresa Moyers 
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills from Behavioral Tech on Psychwire
• Certificate for Foundations of Positive Psychology offered by UPenn on Coursera 
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program from UMass Memorial
• Mindful Self Compassion intensive course with Dr Chris Germer in Kenya
• Nonviolent Communication practice group from NYCNVC
• Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World program from Oxford Mindfulness Center
• Happiness Program from the Art of Living 

Memberships

• ICEEFT
• EMDRAA