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15/01/2026

I’m very pleased to share that I’ve completed my Clinical Supervision training.

This was an important professional milestone for me.
The training was delivered in an inclusive and supportive way, and I was able to fully participate with the support of Auslan interpreters.
I’m grateful to Suzanne Bocking, the STS Facilitator and the other participants for creating a respectful and collaborative learning environment.

Completing this training strengthens my ability to offer ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive supervision.
I’m looking forward to providing supervision in ways that are accessible, particularly for Deaf professionals and for hearing professionals working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.

Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way — I’m proud to be taking this next step.

03/01/2026

This research paper came at the right time!!
I'm excited to be attending a 3 day face to face professional supervision course, supported with Auslan interpreters. As a Deaf Counsellor, I’m thrilled for this opportunity for learning and growth, but I also know it will come with its unique challenges.

One of these is the “interpreter tax”, the extra cognitive load, time, financial cost, and logistical planning required to participate in spaces primarily designed for hearing participants. Even when content is engaging and relevant, it requires adjustments in pace, focus, and interaction, as well as careful advocacy to ensure accessibility.

Research highlights this experience in profound ways. In particular, a study by Dr Deaf in Norway (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2022) discusses the concept of Deaf rhythm, how Deaf individuals process language and interaction differently due to visual spatial modes of communication. This reminds me that while the course will be rich and inspiring, I will need to plan for breaks, reflection, and strategies to stay fully engaged.

I see this not as a barrier, but as a chance to advocate for accessible learning, explore new ideas, and integrate evidence based supervision practices into my professional work. I’m grateful for the interpreters, the organisers, and the research that frames these experiences.

Here’s to learning, adjusting, and thriving in ways that honor Deaf ways of knowing.
https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/article/31/1/1/8374109...

Thrilled to share this new Open Access article in JDSDE from Associate Editor Maartje De Meulder, alongside long-time JDSDE contributors Joseph Murray and Annelies Kusters. A strong, forward-looking piece that adds meaningful depth to ongoing conversations in our field.

https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jdsade/enaf061/8374109?searchresult=1

03/01/2026

This research paper came at the right time.

I'm excited to be attending a 3 day face to face professional supervision course, supported with Auslan interpreters. As a Deaf Counsellor, I’m thrilled for this opportunity for learning and growth, but I also know it will come with its unique challenges.

One of these is the “interpreter tax”, the extra cognitive load, time, financial cost, and logistical planning required to participate in spaces primarily designed for hearing participants. Even when content is engaging and relevant, it requires adjustments in pace, focus, and interaction, as well as careful advocacy to ensure accessibility.
Research highlights this experience in profound ways. In particular, a study by Dr Deaf in Norway (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2022) discusses the concept of Deaf rhythm, how Deaf individuals process language and interaction differently due to visual spatial modes of communication. This reminds me that while the course will be rich and inspiring, I will need to plan for breaks, reflection, and strategies to stay fully engaged.

I see this not as a barrier, but as a chance to advocate for accessible learning, explore new ideas, and integrate evidence based supervision practices into my professional work. I’m grateful for the interpreters, the organisers, and the research that frames these experiences.

Here’s to learning, adjusting, and thriving in ways that honor Deaf ways of knowing.
https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/article/31/1/1/8374109?login=false

Thrilled to share this new Open Access article in JDSDE from Associate Editor Maartje De Meulder, alongside long-time JDSDE contributors Joseph Murray and Annelies Kusters. A strong, forward-looking piece that adds meaningful depth to ongoing conversations in our field.

https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jdsade/enaf061/8374109?searchresult=1

31/12/2025

27/12/2025

Deaf Christmas Wellbeing - Series

27/11/2025

Deaf Christmas Wellbeing - Series

27/11/2025

Something exciting is on the way!

In early 2026, I’ll be launching my new ebook, "Between two worlds — A cross cultural therapy guide - Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients."

This resource brings together my clinical experience, research, and lived Deaf perspective to support better mental health care for Deaf clients.
It covers language deprivation, trauma responses, EMDR adaptations, working effectively with interpreters, and how to create and manage a therapeutic space to improve accessibility, communication and cultural needs of Deaf individuals.

More detail, including a webinar will be coming early next year.
I can’t wait to share it with you and the wider community.

24/11/2025

Deaf Christmas Wellbeing - Series