She completed her training at the University of New England and the University of Canberra. She has worked both in the public system in rural NSW and Brisbane, and private practice. She has strong interests in the diagnosis and treatment of borderline personality disorder, and anxiety disorders. She has extensive training in multiple psychotherapeutic modalities, including dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution focused therapy.