I’m a provisional psychologist who grew up in Tully, Far North Queensland. It’s a place with a strong First Nations presence, but growing up, culture and history were rarely spoken about in school. As I’ve gotten older, that absence has stayed with me and continues to shape how I think about learning, responsibility, and the kind of practitioner I want to be.
My pathway into psychology came from a deep curiosity about people and the way our minds shape our lives. Growing up, I didn’t always have the language to understand what I was seeing around me, but I knew I wanted to explore it. That led me to study psychology alongside criminology and criminal justice, building an understanding of both individual experience and broader systems.
I’ve been at university for almost nine years, completing my undergraduate degree at Griffith University, honours through UTS in Sydney, and now my master’s through the Institute of Social Neuroscience. My research has focused on the relationship between nature and mental health, particularly how even visual exposure to natural environments can support wellbeing. This is something I connect with personally, having grown up surrounded by rainforest, creeks, and open space, and seeing firsthand how important that connection is.
I’m passionate about continuing to deepen my knowledge, especially in ways that are grounded in lived experience and guided by the right people. I believe learning should come from community, from listening, and from building genuine relationships.
I was drawn to Wakai Waian Healing because of its strong cultural foundation and the opportunity to learn within an Indigenous organisation. It felt like the right place to grow, both professionally and personally. I’m committed to developing as a psychologist who practices with respect, awareness, and a focus on creating spaces where people feel safe, heard, and understood.