Being well and doing well in the law
I am a registered organisational psychologist with a master’s degree in psychology, and a law degree. Early in my career, I worked as a paralegal, clerked in the legal profession (in both civil and criminal jurisdictions), and I was previously in the role of Supreme Court Judge’s Associate. I consider both professional foundations essential to the work that I do, and I am published in both the legal and psychological peer-reviewed literature. I am especially passionate about lawyer wellbeing, and creating sustainable practices and systems that support legal professionals.
I currently practice as a psychologist in private practice, and also work organisationally as a coach, consultant and facilitator. I am an active member of the Australian and International psychological community, and a keen researcher.
About wel·law
Studying work, worker and workplace factors in the law
Valuing the breadth & depth of lawyers’ experiences in the world of work: their experiences at work, and about work.
Supporting legal professionals (the people), and the legal profession (the system)
Embracing a holistic sense of self
(mental, emotional, physical, social, environmental, spiritual)
Private offerings
Lawyer wellbeing· support for lawyers with their holistic sense of self (wellbeing, work, life, and balancing all the tensions). Individual and organisational sessions available.
Leading as a lawyer· support for lawyers who are on the path of people-leadership (ie leading others), or knowledge-leadership (ie leading in areas of accredited specialisation). Individual and organisational sessions available.
Legal wellbeing· support for legal clients (ie members of the public) and their wellbeing as they interact with the legal system. Coaching, counselling, and consulting services available.
·Current opening for private clients ·
Sunday Sessions are now available.
I currently have capacity to take on two new clients.
Schedule a call (link below) to see whether this is a right fit for you.
I am also now seeing medical professionals.
Work in the field
Law Institute of Victoria:
Wellbeing Manager · Law Institute of Victoria (appointed 2024)
Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals · A profession-wide project for the Law Institute of Victoria (2025)
Lawyer Wellbeing, Special Issue: Law Institute Journal, Law Institute of Victoria (2025)
Spotlight on Wellbeing, Special Issue: Law Institute Journal, Law Institute of Victoria (2024)
Domestic:
Minds Count · Signatory, Australia.
Lawyer Wellbeing Community of Practice · Co-Chair, alongside Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner, Australia.
Global:
Mindfulness in Law Society (MILS) · Co-Chair, Australian Chapter, USA.
Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) · Committee Member, Research & Scholarship Committee, USA.
Mindful Business Charter · Member, UK.
Thought Leadership
Podcasts
Contributing to the conversations
Nicholes Family Lawyers Podcast, with Sally Nicholes ·
“A message to young lawyers - you are not alone” (2022)
New Earth Lawyer, with Geraldine Johns-Putra ·
“Leveraging organisational psychology to create impact” (2022)
EQ meets IQ, with Jacqui Brauman ·
“Permission to be Human” (2021)
Medicolegal Expert Insight ·
“Wellbeing of medicolegal professionals” (2021)
