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 time together will give you a dedicated space to explore thoughts, feelings and life issues and work towards creating strategies to move forward.

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, Narrative Therapy and Solution focused approaches.

I have experience working with clients from a wide range of age groups.  I have worked for a number of years with 15-25 year olds while a face to face counsellor at Youthline, and adults of all ages while in private practice.  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.

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

Sessions:
Sessions are 50 minutes
Charge $150 per session in person and $125 online

Please enquire with me about possible funding options for clients under 25 years old via Gumboot Friday.  Some clients may also be eligible for funding through Winz or Studylink.

Payments made via internet banking within 7 days of session.