About Me

My early clinical training was in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa, under the mentorship of internationally recognised experts Professor Daniel LeGrange and Dr. Katherine Lobe. This training laid a strong foundation in evidence-based practice. However, as I deepened my work with young people, it became clear that FBT alone was not enough.

Too often, adolescents shared that they felt invisible, and that their concerns and worries were overlooked in the very process meant to support them. Parents, while deeply committed to their child’s recovery, often felt that the treatment did not fully account for their child’s unique profile—whether due to neurodivergence, temperament, or individual psychological needs. Many longed for a more personalised and responsive approach that truly honoured the complexity of their child.

Motivated by this need, I partnered with my colleague Dr. Linsey Atkins to explore more holistic and adolescent-focused models of care. In 2015, we travelled to Michigan, USA, to train with Dr. Ann Moye and Dr. Art Robin—pioneers in adolescent eating disorder treatment. There, we were introduced to Ego Oriented Individual Therapy (EOIT), a unique model that offers therapeutic support for the adolescent while guiding parents in the re-nourishment process.

Inspired by their work, Linsey and I adapted EOIT to better meet the needs of Australian families. This became the foundation for Adolescent & Parent Treatment (APT)—an evidence-informed, integrative model that honours both the emotional world of the adolescent and the vital role of parents in recovery.

As Director of APT Therapeutic Solutions, I continue to enhance Adolescent & Parent Treatment (APT) and develop training tools and clinical resources that support:

• Clinicians, who work tirelessly to provide compassionate, evidence-based care
• Parents and carers, who walk beside their child with unwavering dedication
• Adolescents and young people, who are navigating the painful and complex challenges of an eating disorder

My work centres on making therapy more accessible, emotionally attuned, and developmentally appropriate for young people, while equipping parents with the insight, confidence, and resilience they need. Above all, I believe that effective treatment must meet the whole person—not just the illness. My goal is to ensure that adolescents feel heard, understood, and empowered, and to walk alongside families as they rebuild connection, strength, and hope.