About Me

I was raised with an exposure to diverse faiths - from Baha'i to Christianity, Taoism to Chinese Astrology, from Sufism to Hinduism. This upbringing has brought me a deep love for spirituality in all its diverse expressions.

I was also raised with a deep love of science and the natural world, and I have always had a creative streak - particularly a love for dancing, poetry and stories. 

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I worked for nearly 20 years as a Science Communicator, which taught me that an experience of the expansive infinitude of the universe can be just as profound as an experience of a divine or spiritual reality.

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After it felt like this part of my career was drawing to a close, I completed a Graduate Certificate in Work Health and Safety and have worked in this field across the not-for-profit, community services and government sectors. This field has given me a profound appreciation for the frameworks and systems that keep people physically and psychologically safe. Although I enjoy working in this field, I was (and have always been) drawn to the spiritual. This led me to complete studies in chaplaincy and pastoral care, and finally to become qualified as a Spiritual Director. I quickly realised how much the two fields could give to each other as I learned about spiritual safety, trauma informed care, psychosocial hazards, and the profound impact of spiritual health on biopsychosocial health.

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A  difficult, but wonderful, part of my journey has been joining a 12-Step group to unpack and heal from childhood trauma. Unlearning some of my old unhealthy beliefs and finding a greater sense of connection to a Higher Power of Love, and also to the treasure that is my own inner self, have been the great joys and rewards of this program.

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Today, I have a passion for providing safe, nurturing spaces where people can rest as they explore what is of deep significance to them. I also love to work with other pastoral carers and spiritual care professionals to boost their wellbeing, resilience and ability to provide safe care. Finally, I have a passion for partnering with organisations to embed spirituality as a vital aspect of holistic health, building safer and more resilient workplace cultures.

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I warmly invite you to contact me to discuss any questions or ideas for how we might work together.

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