Specialist Psychological Support for Emergency Services, First Responders & Healthcare Professionals
Some roles change the nervous system.
If you work in emergency services, frontline healthcare, or high-risk operational environments, exposure is not a one-off event — it accumulates. Critical incidents, ethical pressure, responsibility for others, and repeated exposure to distress can quietly reshape how you think, feel, sleep, and perform.
I provide specialist, trauma-informed psychological support for people and organisations operating in high-exposure roles — supporting recovery, performance, and long-term wellbeing without minimising the realities of the work.
This is not generic wellbeing support.
It is grounded, evidence-based psychology designed for people who carry a lot — often silently.
Who this support is for
I work with individuals and organisations exposed to high levels of responsibility, risk, and cumulative psychological load, including:
Emergency services and first responders
Healthcare professionals and frontline clinical staff
Operational leaders, supervisors, and incident commanders
WHS, HR, and wellbeing teams managing psychosocial risk
Individuals experiencing burnout, cumulative stress, or trauma symptoms
Teams recovering after critical incidents or complex workplace events
Support can be preventative, early-intervention, or recovery-focused — depending on where you or your organisation are at.
Individual Telehealth Support
Telehealth offers accessible, confidential psychological support without adding travel or logistical burden to already demanding roles.
Sessions are:
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Trauma-informed and carefully paced
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Practical and insight-driven
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Focused on nervous system regulation and recovery
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Adapted to your role, capacity, and context
Support is not about “toughening up” or pushing through — it’s about protecting your ability to function, lead, and live well over the long term.
How Support Works
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Independent, confidential psychological care
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Telehealth appointments for flexibility and privacy
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Access via GP Mental Health Care Plan or other approved pathways
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Suitable for members seeking care now or later in recovery
My areas of specialty
Critical Incident Response & Psychological Recovery
Critical incidents can disrupt not only individuals, but entire teams.
I provide psychological support following events such as sudden death, serious injury, violence, near-misses, ethical dilemmas, and operationally confronting situations.
Support is carefully timed and paced to reduce harm, stabilise the nervous system, and support recovery — without rushing, over-pathologising, or ignoring operational realities.
This includes support for both individuals and leaders navigating the aftermath of incidents.
Managing Traumatic Events & Exposure at Work
Workplaces don’t always recognise when an event has crossed from “difficult” into psychologically harmful.
I support leaders and teams to respond appropriately to traumatic events, including guidance on communication, expectations, recovery timeframes, and practical support.
The focus is on harm prevention, not perfection — and on reducing long-term injury through informed, compassionate action.
Cumulative Exposure, Trauma & Burnout
Not all harm comes from a single event.
Repeated exposure to distress, responsibility, conflict, or trauma gradually taxes the nervous system.
Over time this can present as emotional exhaustion, irritability, sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, reduced confidence, or decision fatigue.
I work with individuals and organisations to identify cumulative risk, intervene early, and develop realistic recovery strategies that protect both wellbeing and performance.
Confidential Telehealth Psychological Support
I provide individual Telehealth counselling for emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and leaders who need discreet, flexible support that fits around demanding roles.
Support may focus on:
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Trauma and critical incident recovery
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Burnout and cumulative stress
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Sleep, regulation, and emotional recovery
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Identity, confidence, and performance under pressure
You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out. Early support often prevents longer-term harm.
Trauma-Informed Investigations & Workplace Events
I support organisations navigating complex and sensitive workplace matters where psychological risk is present, including:
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Trauma-informed investigations
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Managing disclosures of psychological injury or harm
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High-risk interpersonal conflict
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Occupational violence and aggression incidents
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Events involving moral injury or ethical stress
My approach balances procedural fairness, psychological safety, and system integrity, ensuring people are supported while organisational obligations are met.
Mental Health Training for Leaders, WHS & HR
I design and deliver training that builds real-world capability, not just awareness.
Training supports leaders, WHS and HR teams to:
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Understand trauma, stress, and cumulative exposure
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Respond to mental health disclosures with confidence
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Support staff after critical incidents
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Reduce psychosocial risk in high-exposure roles
All training is evidence-based, practical, and aligned with contemporary WHS expectations.
Support for Organisations
I work with organisations responsible for people exposed to high-risk, high-pressure work to reduce harm and support sustainable performance.
Support can include:
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Post-incident psychological support and recovery guidance
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Leadership consultation following critical events
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Mental health and trauma-informed training
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Psychosocial risk and cumulative exposure advisory
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Trauma-informed investigation support
Engagements are tailored to your operational context and delivered with a strong understanding of frontline culture and constraints.
A Grounded, Practical Approach
High-exposure work demands clarity, control, and composure — often at significant personal cost.
My approach integrates clinical psychology, neuroscience, and organisational systems thinking, with a deep respect for frontline realities. I understand the pressure to hold it together, the reluctance to burden others, and the impact of carrying responsibility over time.
My role is not to pathologise strength — but to protect it.
Support for those who carry the load
If you’re seeking individual psychological support, or you’re responsible for supporting people exposed to high-risk work, you’re welcome to reach out for a confidential conversation about what support might look like.
Because looking after those who protect, respond, and care for others isn’t optional — it’s essential.