I'm Pam
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor, and the founder of Beyond Purpose Therapy. I provide telehealth-based, trauma-informed therapy to adults across NSW, QLD, ACT and VIC.
Much of my work supports individuals who are outwardly capable, reliable and high-functioning, yet internally navigating burnout, emotional exhaustion, ADHD-related overwhelm, unresolved trauma or long-standing stress responses. Many of my clients have spent years “holding it together” — meeting expectations while feeling increasingly disconnected, depleted or stuck beneath the surface.
They often come seeking therapy that goes beyond symptom management or coping strategies alone, and instead addresses deeper patterns with care, depth and attunement.
My Therapeutic Approach
My work is integrative, trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based practice. I draw from EMDR, Schema Therapy and somatic approaches, always pacing therapy with intention and sensitivity.
Sessions are collaborative and attuned, prioritising emotional safety, nervous system regulation and consistency. I work from the understanding that healing does not occur through pressure or performance, but through support that feels steady, respectful and manageable.
Who I Work With
I support adults who may:
- Appear capable and high-functioning to others
- Experience chronic overwhelm, burnout or emotional exhaustion
- Live with ADHD or identify as neurodivergent later in life
- Experience eating difficulties, body-based distress or persistent physical symptoms
- Carry unresolved or complex trauma
- Feel disconnected from themselves despite “doing all the right things”
Many have already engaged in self-help strategies, skills-based therapy or short-term interventions, and are now seeking trauma-informed therapy that addresses root causes rather than coping alone.
From Experience to Specialist Care
Earlier in my career, I worked across hospital, community and corporate mental health settings, including as an Acting Clinical Leader within a national Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In this role, I supported a team of 21 clinicians and worked with over 300 clients, including senior leaders and executives.
Through this work (and through my own lived experience) I witnessed the limitations of short-term, symptom-focused models of care, particularly for individuals navigating burnout, workplace psychological injury and complex trauma. This shaped my commitment to providing depth-oriented, system-aware, trauma-informed therapy.
More About Pam
Experienced, Ethical & Trusted Care
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Counsellor
- EAP Clinical Member
- AASW National Social Worker of the Year Finalist (2024)
- NSW Health Employee of the Year Nominee (2018)
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