Throughout her career, Riz has found she has a genuine passion for helping people. Whether it’s helping through a challenging time or helping them to realise their full potential, she loves seeing people grow into the best versions of themselves. Riz was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and wants to use her life experiences to help other Neurodivergent individuals to find their strengths and manage the challenges in their lives. Riz believes that when people are able to understand and be their authentic selves, they are able to shine.

In her last workplace Riz also became passionate about building inclusion and creating safe spaces for members of the LGBTIQA+ community who are keen to explore an understanding and learn more about themselves. Riz has been nominated for a Victorian Public Service award for her previous work in this area. She is keen to continue this work in a therapeutic setting.

Riz uses the human rights model of disability in conjunction with trauma informed, strength-based and neuro-affirming approaches. Riz builds positive relationships with her clients to allow them to feel safe and comfortable to be themselves. She also understands the importance and benefits of wraparound care and likes to work collaboratively with a person and their family (and/or school) to help achieve the desired outcome.

Riz has a love of all games, she grew up playing videogames and now has a super love for board games. She has a retired therapy dog called Peanut who hangs out with her other dog Luna through the day. The office bunnies, Snowflake and Sprinkles, will be teaming up with Riz for the foreseeable future while she waits for her new therapy kitten.

Riz has undertaken and continues to complete studies in a variety evidence-based approaches (including Positive Psychology, CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT) to ensure she is able to support clients in their different presentations. She understands that peoples needs and supports vary, so having a variety of tools is essential.