“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— ANAIS NIN

Trauma
I understand trauma in all its forms. And I know how to work with trauma without retraumatizing. This is important and I write and teach about it.

Gifted, Creative, Quirky
I understand the challenges of giftedness – raising gifted children and living as a quirky gifted adult. This is one of my clinical interest areas. I write, research and teach about this too.

Mind Body
Our minds are not separate from our bodies. I understand and work with both, and collaborate widely with other health professionals. I have extensive training in body and neuro-psychotherapy.
1:1 Sessions
DESCRIPTION
My practice is intentionally flexible. Some people find a standard weekly session useful. For others, longer sessions, less often, is best. We’ll discuss this together. And things change. I will understand your needs and offer my advice on how we work together.
RATE
1:1 sessional fees are based on a sliding scale of $100 and $150 per hour depending on your situation. This gives everyone the opportunity for assistance with positive growth.
Please allow for a minimum of 1 hour per session.
Workshops & Training
DESCRIPTION
A workshop is transformative learning at its best – very small groups and strong facilitation. I have created and facilitated workshops for over 30 years for organizations, businesses, families, and special interest groups.
LEARNINGS
- Learn and practice effective communication skills
- Develop group cohesion
- Facilitate repair and healing in relationships
- Use the power of group to support personal growth
- Experience something new – art therapy, meditation, Virtues Project, etc.
- Use the power of group to support personal growth
- And more...
Please get in touch for rates on workshops and training
EVENTS
I often travel internationally and frequently present and run workshops at conferences.

WORKSHOP EXAMPLE
Drop by Drop
This presentation and interactive session provides a unique opportunity for gifted adults to reflect on their experiences of being ‘different’, and how that has shaped their sense of who they are in the world. It also provides a new lens for health practitioners.
I introduce the concept of ‘cumulative relational trauma’ as a way of understanding the origin of some of the emotional ups and downs. This workshop is of interest to gifted, creative and otherwise ‘unusual’ adults (and those who support and love them). People who are curious about their sense of not-fitting, and wanting to move forward.
TESTIMONIALS
The first thing I really remember hearing from Maggie was “You are not a problem to be fixed”. I couldn’t believe a therapist was saying that. I’d had every diagnosis you can think of… I’m slowly beginning to understand what she meant.
My teachers and parents said I was depressed. Maybe I was. But mainly I was bored. My parents wanted me to play sports but I really don’t like sports. Maggie saw some of the things I do on the computer and called me an artist. I hadn’t thought of that!
Maggie has a way about her that makes me feel safe, secure, and cocooned in reassurance. In just a year I came to understand the intensity of my emotions, and learn ways to soothe my nervous system that tries to run on high octane 24/7.
FAQS
Want to know more?
You may well be asking yourself some questions. Feel free to contact me. And I’ve also included answers to some of the common questions I have come across.
