Trista is a provisional psychologist who has a passion for working with neurodiverse children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as issues such as ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression, anger management, friendship difficulties, grief and loss, attentional and behavioural difficulties, and managing academic demands.

She enjoys teaching children skills to build their independence, increase emotional resilience and improve their social skills.  Trista completed the Westmead Feelings Program 1 Facilitator course in 2021 and ran the program in 2022 and 2023 with children, teachers and parents.

Trista completed a psychology degree at the Australian National University and a Diploma of Counselling with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.  She also has a teaching degree from the University of Sydney.

Trista has over five years of experience working as a school counsellor and worked with families of a variety of cultural backgrounds.  She has experience working with primary and secondary students, and students in special education settings for behaviour and mental health concerns.