“I believe we can all benefit from exercising our minds in the same way we can benefit from exercising our bodies. My goal is to create a safe space for you to reflect, learn and to build better relationships - starting with the relationship you have with yourself. It’s my privilege to support, challenge and guide you, but you need to know that I do not own a magic wand. 

Many of our early experiences meant we grew up without the necessary skills to understand ourselves, and process our feelings and reactions. These skills are important for mental health and well-being, and it's never too late to build them. Most of all, I can assure you that you won’t be doing this alone. Together, we will unlock your potential in a safe and supportive environment.” 

Chris is a registered psychotherapist and counsellor. He has completed a Master of Counselling and also has postgraduate qualifications in Aboriginal Studies and in Business. Chris has worked for many years in large workplaces providing counselling, coaching and support to staff at all levels. He has experience providing crisis support and is an accredited mental health first aider (MHFA). He is a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Chris works with adults and adolescents. His work with adults has included work on anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, self-esteem, workplace bullying and trauma, and other interpersonal challenges. Chris’ work with adolescents, and their families, has centred around anxiety, bullying, school and study-related stress, perfectionism and disordered eating. Chris has particular expertise supporting parents of children with disordered eating.  

He tailors his approach to each client drawing upon elements of emotion-focussed therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focussed therapy, cognitive therapies, and mindfulness as required. Chris is a published researcher with recent articles on coping with grief and on supporting new counsellors.