I am an experienced Clinical Counsellor, Relationship Therapist, and Psychotherapist registered with Australia’s peak registration body, the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). This clinical registration attests that I have exceeded the required hours in client experience, supervision, and specialized training across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas. I am also a recognized provider of counselling services through major health funds including MEDIBANK, AHM, BUPA, and AHRG, ensuring accessible support for my clients.
My background in health and wellness is enriched by nearly 20 years of experience in meditation, yoga, remedial, and somatic massage therapy. This foundation in grounded mindfulness allows me to offer deeply personal and supportive therapy, integrating holistic practices that foster genuine well-being.
I am passionate about equality, freedom of expression, human rights, and social justice. Embracing gender and cultural diversity, I am committed to ethical practice and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring all aspects of identity and experience. Recognizing gender as a deeply personal, fluid aspect of human life, I support individuals in expressing their true selves. With a mixed heritage and a personal understanding of how racism impacts mental health, I am dedicated to continually expanding my cultural competence. This commitment ensures that my therapeutic approach remains inclusive, culturally sensitive, and affirming for all clients.
In my spare time, I sometimes play piano, guitar, cello & ukulele. I love to sing, knit, listen to podcasts, and paint. I read voraciously, I relish long walks, and I love to be kissed by the rain.
My clinical practice is grounded in rigorous academic and clinical training, ongoing study, regular supervision, and the insight gained through my own analytic therapy, as well as a wide range of diverse occupations and lived experiences. These experiences not only enhance my self-awareness and emotional resilience but also profoundly inform my professional approach. I truly believe in the limitless possibilities that every therapeutic conversation can inspire.
My training is anchored by a Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I have also have completed specialised training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals (EFT) (EFCT) (EFIT). Driven by a passion for lifelong learning, I am currently completing a Masters of Science in Medicine (psychosexual pathway) at the University of Sydney, as well as an intensive three-year supervision focused training in The Conversational Model with ANZAP - embodying a psychodynamic, neuro-scientific, and psychoanalytic framework. Additionally, I have completed training in coding the The Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), and am working through the reliability process.
Every day, I observe how our attachment history shapes our sense of self and our ability to form and maintain relationships. I believe that our self-concept, attachment style, and relational dynamics are vital to our overall well-being. While I have trained in various modalities—including DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and MB-CBT—I remain deeply committed to The Conversational Model and Emotionally Focused Therapy, both of which are firmly rooted in attachment science and theory.
The Conversational Model has been rigorously evaluated and proven effective for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of emotional distress. It integrates insights from trauma theory, self-psychology, attachment theory, childhood development, linguistics, neurobiology, and clinical observation. Similarly, EFT is an evidence-based modality globally recognised as the gold standard in couples therapy, offering transformative support to those navigating relational challenges.My clinical work is underpinned by rigorous academic and clinical training, continuing study, regular clinical supervision, life experience, as well as my own ongoing analytic therapy. These enduring processes not only enrich my own self-awareness and emotional resilience, but also profoundly inform my professional and clinical practice. I believe in the boundless possibilities that each therapeutic conversation can inspire.
Memberships
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Member number 28084
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Member number 19133
Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP)
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy & Training Australia
Brisbane Centre for EFT (BCEFT)
Society of Australian Sexologists
International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (IARPP) Member Number 4057
“When we are truly seen, heard, and validated, we intuitively navigate growth and change, creating the life and relationships we’ve always envisioned.”
Renée Davies - she/her
