Who We Are

Meet our nurses:

Sandy (She/Her) is a passionate Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She founded Directions Teen Clinic and is all about making healthcare accessible, confidential, and non-judgmental for young people. Sandy brings a mix of clinical and counselling skills to create a safe, supportive space, and is a big believer in nurse-led, community-based care.

Mim (She/Her) is an Advanced Practice Nurse with experience in palliative care, emergency, and remote nursing. She’s passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and believes everyone deserves access to safe, respectful healthcare—no matter where they are or who they are. Mim brings a calm, caring approach and a strong commitment to health equity.

Karina (She/Her)  is a Registered Counsellor with over 12 years’ experience in mental health and community practice. She brings a warm, thoughtful presence to her work and is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for young people managing mental health difficulties and/or challenges related to drug and alcohol use. She has a particular interest in supporting young people who’ve experienced trauma, with a focus on building a person’s resources for resilience and long-term wellbeing in the community.

Dr Eliza (She/Her) is our friendly and open-minded General Practitioner who’s been working in medicine since graduating in 2012. She brings a non-judgmental approach to every consult and is passionate about supporting young people to feel heard, respected, and in control of their health. Eliza creates a calm, welcoming space where nothing is off-limits.