I am a fully registered counsellor who works with individuals in-person and online.  I am warm and open, offering a confidential and safe space for you to explore what is happening in your life. 

Our dedicated time together can be used in a variety of ways, clients often come to counselling to…

… talk through and make sense of what’s currently happening in life.

… learn about how the brain and body are connected and what practical strategies you can learn to help support yourself emotionally.

… understand and address events or situations that trigger strong emotional responses.

… work through and make sense of the past or plan for the future.

I tailor my approach to your needs and also the number of sessions you can attend or can afford.  I acknowledge that everyone is different and openly discuss with you the style of counselling you would like.  I am able to draw on a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy(CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. I also work using EMDR and have found this a very effective way to help people work through and decrease the impact of distressing life experiences.  EMDR is recommended by the WHO (World Health Organisation) for the treatment of PTSD.   

I have experience working with clients from a wide range of age groups, but my current focus is clients 18 years and over.  I am very comfortable working with clients from all sectors of the Rainbow community and clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

Common topics clients bring to counselling include anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, life transitions, grief, and navigating identity including sexual and gender identities.

I have a Masters of Counselling with the University of Auckland and have full membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors(MNZAC).  I also have a Graduate Diploma in Arts (psychology) which complements my counselling training.  I believe my life experiences around fertility, parenting, relationships, sexuality, depression and anxiety enables me to relate to many issues that clients bring to sessions.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Qualifications
- Fully registered member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors
- Masters of Counselling, University of Auckland
- Post Graduate Diploma Counselling, University of Auckland.
- Graduate Diploma of Arts (Psychology), Massey University
- Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons), University of Waikato

- Member EMDRNZ

Sessions:
Sessions are 50 minutes
Charge $135  per session

Payments made via internet banking within 7 days of session.