ABOUT ME

I am a passionate endurance performance coach and registered Psychologist. I have over 15 years experience training and racing in countless triathlon events over a range of distances, including 7 x Ironman Triathlons. I have qualified and competed in two Ironman 70.3 Ironman World Championships and also the Hawaii Ironman World Championship events. I also enjoy the challenge of running marathons, ocean swims and cycling events.  I am a mum of to two young girls and have a strong interest in female physiology and optimising performance through lifestyle, nutrition and training.

    Experience

    I have accreditations as a coach with Triathlon Australia, Swim Australia, Athletics Australia (NSW). I have a strong interest in training and fuelling the female athlete to maximise performance gains across their lifespan.

    Performance Psychology

    I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of working in clinical practice. Over the past 12 years, I have practiced in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions and training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I am a AHPRA board approved supervisor. I am a member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS) and Clinical College of Neuropsychologist (CCN). I have several research publications in epilepsy, mild cognitive impairment and nutrition.

    Combining my skills and knowledge of neuroscience, psychology and endurance performance, I offer individual psychology consults for athletes wanting to conquer their mindset and maximise performance.

    Medicare rebates for psychology consults are available with a referral from a GP.

    Accreditations

    • Athletics Australia Run Coach Level 2 & Bronze Coach
    • Triathlon Australia accredited Foundation Coach
    • Swim Australia Member & Foundation Coach
    • Certificate III in Sports Coaching
    • Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
    • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.)
    • AHPRA Registered Psychologist & Endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist
    • Member of Australian Psychology Society (APS) and Clinical College of Neuropsychologist (CCN)
    • Numerous professional development courses including youth training, strength & conditioning, training female athlete, training peaks university etc.
    • Trisutto Coaching Certification - In training