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My Story

“All any of us wants is to love and be loved and to be known and loved for the truth of who we are!” Dr John DeMartini

When I first heard that quote, I had tears running down my cheeks, as that’s exactly what I wanted – To be loved for the truth of who I was.  Those words spoke straight to my heart.

I was on a retreat in 2010 and in a dark period of my life.  I had felt completely alone in my marriage for many years, misunderstood and unappreciated. The struggles of motherhood, running a business and feeling unsupported in my relationship had taken its toll.

I loved my two kids and my stepson but felt like they literally sucked the lifeblood out of me.  I felt like I had nothing left to give.  I spent all my energy trying to keep everyone else happy and inside I was miserable.

I was thinking about ending my marriage, even though I desperately wanted to stay married.  I loved my husband, but it felt like he didn’t understand me at all.  The love, care and support that I wanted to give and receive was smothered in misunderstandings, poor communication, and wounded feelings.

I knew something needed to change.  At this retreat, I finally realised that if I wanted my life to be different then I would need to do things differently.  I didn’t know what or how.  I found the answers though, and it has completely changed my life.

As one of 11 kids, I flew under the radar most of my life. Whilst I had a thriving professional life, I felt I’d lost who I was in my roles of wife and mother. I had allowed my life to become more about others than me and had lost my spark for life. My life and relationship were transformed when I rediscovered the truth of who I was, what was holding me back, and learnt the tools and strategies to put myself back in the driver’s seat of my life.

Thus, began my growth journey – from feeling lost, stuck and alone in my marriage – to a deep understanding of me.  To a me I love, and I life I find deeply fulfilling.

I know so many women who feel as I felt and I’m deeply committed to every woman knowing and believing she is absolutely enough, exactly as she is, and that happiness is possible amidst the struggles of family life.

I have formal qualifications in the arts and business and over thirty years’ experience in business and consulting, (some of which I still do, as I thrive on variety) as well as internationally accredited coaching qualifications.  If you’re here on this page though, the only thing that really matters, is that I’ve been where you are.  I get you.  I see you.  I have been you.

I’m kind, open hearted and non-judgemental with a huge zest for life. I’m dynamic and caring. I’m practical, down to earth and hugely invested in my client’s wellbeing and getting them results.

I love nothing more than hanging out with my girlfriends or being out in nature. I love travel and new experiences and coming home to base to reconnect to those I love.

I am the mother of two teenagers, stepmother of a grown man and crazy about our dog Oscar.