Val has been a practising psychologist in Australia since the beginning of 1990. She has an Honours Degree in Psychology and post graduate qualifications in Social Work. She also has qualifications in Human Resources, and regularly updates her psychology knowledge by attending workshops and lectures. She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Australian Psychology Association and the Career Development Association of Australia 

Val uses a positive approach and focuses on identifying and building strengths rather than pathologising She uses brief interventions that are client and outcome focused, but acknowledges that long term therapy is sometimes necessary. She assesses the whole picture, and then helps her clients to identify the most important areas to work on. The focus is on supporting clients to make their own choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which are powerful , evidence based ways of making changes, are integral parts of her practice.

Val has a gentle, flexible approach and she will help you to develop your own strengths and strategies to enable you to live more happily and function better in all spheres of your life.

She works in conjunction with colleagues at Synergise Psychology, based in St Leonards. Sydney.