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I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, passionate about helping people make meaningful and lasting change. I draw from 25 years’ experience in helping people change and grow and from my own journey of self-discovery and growth.

Kia ora, Assisting clients to explore practical and pragmatic options to improve their well-being and safety is a passion of mine and I feel honoured to be a tiny part of someone’s journey. I am motivated by a genuine interest in people and I listen without any judgement. If you feel overwhelmed by your personal situation, I will be able to collate a plan of action with you. Specifically, I can assist online or face to face with the following: • Support with financial assistance • Advocacy • Support to access health services • Support to client’s carers or dependent children • Support around experience of family harm

"You came, I listened, we conquered". Kia ora whanau. We all have occasions when life can let us know that it's time to stop & 'smell the roses'. Anxiety? Depression? Burn out? Trauma - past or recent? Drop me a line & we can talk. Together we will walk through your tough times to find your place of just being. I am accredited with ACC & MSD. My association is NZCCA. Cost might be negotiated for low income people. Please don't let this be a barrier. My base modality is person centered, with experience also with CBT, gestalt, mindfulness, & a few trauma related modalities. I have experience in sex therapy, addiction & abuse. I am Elijah House trained. I have worked in Christchurch Men's' Prison for 13 years & in private practice for a similar time.

Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. EMDR is a highly effective, neuro-psychology based treatment, which can significantly accelerate healing from a range of traumas, fears, psychosomatic pains, addictions, etc. I often see clients from high responsibility, high public-exposure professions, as well as medical, mental health, IT, business & legal professionals. Thank you for checking out my profile and don't hesitate to ask for more information!

My practice uses a trauma informed approach as well as a variety of counselling models to ensure the most sensitive and effective therapy for every client’s unique situation.

EMDR intensives and retreats on Waiheke Island

Work with you to deal with life's struggles, set goals and find solutions together to support you to live a life that is value driven. I have a particular interest in motherhood and postpartum depression and anxiety as well as birth trauma. I also work with generalised depression and anxiety and trauma. I use a variety of strategies and techniques to work with what works for you as the client. I have completed extra training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I am open to ACC social work referrals as well as private counselling/social work work. I can do online or face to face work.

There are so many challenges in life and each person is a unique individual. My work is tailored to fit the needs of my clients, although my understanding of clients is from a psychoanalytic/depth perspective. I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing everyday challenges as well as those who have significant difficulties.

Provision of therapy services

I provide counselling and clinical supervision for individuals (adults and teenagers) covering all areas of mental health and wellbeing

I and trained in general mental health with a specialist interest in trauma, anxiety, pain and women's health. I am a preferred provider of assessment and treatment for ACC in areas of mental injury, Pain and sensitive claims. I also receive referral from the general public, Gp's colleagues, specialists and contracted organisations.

Arts therapy uses creativity within therapy to create connection through meaning-making and embodied expression which allows space for healing and growth. As an arts therapist, I am passionate about using creativity to enhance wellbeing using a mindful, client-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. I work between Whitianga, Thames and Whangamata specializing in ACC sensitive claims work for those who have experienced sexual abuse/violence.

Integrative Trauma Therapist for those who have experienced sexual abuse/violence. In-person and online therapy options available.

I have dual qualifications in counselling as well as social work. I'm currently only available for ISSC social work referrals (please note, clients can be referred for social work input via their ISSC therapist only). Therapists may contact me about availability.

I can help with - Life choices or changes; Depression & anxiety; Violence or abuse; Sexual abuse; Relationship & sexual issues; Grief & loss; Self-esteem; Stress & Anger; Family Therapy; Other issues affecting life in today's world

Kia Ora. I have specialised in mental health nursing and provide assessments, brief intervention, trauma informed care, planning and support around accessing other services which may be required. I provide face to face, phone and zoom consultations, meeting your session needs.