It says a lot about our culture that solutions for being burned out
and stressed out are more sought-after than ever.

But I don’t think this has to be the norm.

We all start with good intentions — seeking love, building families, and pursuing meaningful work. For a while, it all feels like it’s going well.

THEN LIFE HAPPENS.

Responsibilities pile up, pulling you in countless directions, like balancing work and family, dealing with health concerns, sustaining relationships, or caring for someone with complex needs. Soon, the reality you’re living looks nothing like your envisioned life.

Before you know it, you’re overloaded and don’t know which fire to put out first. You have people around you, but you still feel isolated and lonely. Nights become a cycle of searching for solutions online or numbing out with Netflix, neither of which eases the emotional exhaustion.

IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THAT.

As a psychologist with nearly two decades of experience, I’m also an empath, a wife to a proud ADHDer, and a Mum to two neurodivergent kids, one with significant medical needs (“mum” because #australian).

Despite my training, I had to learn firsthand how to support my family as their ally and advocate while fiercely protecting my energy so we could all thrive.

Like Dorothy seeking the wizard, I looked everywhere for answers when things started to unravel — turning to various professionals, combing through reports, and devouring books and blogs. While some advice helped, most of it was impersonal, reducing my children to labels and diagnoses that didn’t align with my values or include the holistic needs of our family.

Moreover, following much of that advice would have led us down a path that was overwhelming, chaotic, and ultimately unsustainable. It was only by stepping back to see the whole picture that I realised our path forward was within us all along.

THIS SHIFT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

I’m Debbie, here to help you create a life rooted in joy, peace, purpose,
connection, and growth.

Why Wild Psychology?

Why Wild Psychology?

wild

n. A wild, free, or natural state or existence (Merriam-Webster)

As a kid, nature captivated me: I followed butterflies, hid in tree canopies, and delighted in the moon’s reflection on the ocean. Outside was my happy place, and I brought home many touchstones from it: wildflowers, pebbles, shells, silkworms, stray dogs, a kitten and then (after my Dad said no more cats) a puppy. I imagined myself like princesses Aurora and Belle, sharing a common language with the animals around me. In nature, I felt like myself. I felt free. 

As adults, we often lose that connection to nature. Our lives grow busy and complex, and our culture encourages us to collect worries instead of pinecones and climb corporate ladders rather than trees. We know kids do better with outside time but struggle to make that happen in our busy schedules. 

These same forces that pull us from nature also separate us from our own nature and the wildness within us.

Trained to hide our feelings as children, we lose touch with our bodies’ instincts and turn outward for answers rather than inward for wisdom. Over time, the spirit’s yearnings grow fainter.

We feel stuck, like we're not living authentically but don't know how or what to change.

That connection, though? It’s not lost. It’s real, and it’s in you. We awaken it when we open our eyes, minds and hearts. We discover our innate vitality and reclaim our true nature and power. 

That’s what Wild Psychology is about. It's not about helping you survive the ongoing struggle but about unlocking your potential for growth and change. It's about helping you discover who you are, find a deep sense of serenity and determination within, and take part in changing your story.  

If you’ve read this far, you know I’m both a cat and a dog person

But what truly matters is that you’ve read enough to sense whether we might be a good fit for each other.

People often describe me as a life doula. A doula stands by your side, offering compassionate support and guidance through one of life’s major transitions. In the same way, I’m here to encourage and empower you as you navigate your own transformations and challenges.

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I’ll guide you toward a path that feels right for you and your unique circumstances.

This work is deeply personal to me. I’m dedicated to healing and spirituality, having devoted my life to my own healing journey and to helping others do the same. I’ve witnessed the transformative power of integrating the mind, body, and spirit — seeing you, your life, and your family holistically.

I’m especially passionate about supporting big-hearted, highly sensitive people and empaths, helping them heal, thrive, and navigate the world with strength and authenticity.

Qualifications & Experience

I’m a fully qualified, AHPRA registered Psychologist; certified Simplicity Parenting coach; counsellor and therapist.

AHPRA Registration #PSY0001158525

I have 20 years’ experience in psychology. My work background has largely focused on healing and empowering resilience for women, children and families - in clinical practice, therapy centres and education settings.

I’ve pursued many professional development opportunities to incorporate the latest science and research in my work, including the following certifications:

  • Emotion focused therapy

  • Play therapy

  • CBT, Mindfulness based CBT and Meditation

  • Family Systems therapy

  • Somatic therapy for complex trauma

  • Narrative therapy

  • Neuroscience based tools for autism and ADHD

  • Ecotherapy and permaculture design

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AUS) Member

  • Catholic Psychotherapy Association (USA) Professional Member, International

  • Pro-life Health Professionals Australia, Member

  • Psychology for a Safer Climate (Aus) Member