Currently full (July 2026) – feel free to contact regarding waitlist timeframes.
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Monique provides therapy for children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Her approach focuses on understanding how each person’s unique story may be contributing to their current struggles. She aims to provide a space where young people can feel understood, supported and able to make meaningful change.
Therapy is tailored to each individual and may include exploring emotions, patterns, relationships and experiences that may be difficult to put into words. For younger children, play can provide a natural way to communicate and express themselves, while adolescents and young adults may engage through more reflective conversations.
Monique is passionate about supporting young people and their families to develop a deeper understanding of their experiences to identify strengths and internal resources, and strengthen connection within relationships. She aims to provide a thoughtful, up front, compassionate space where difficulties can be explored at a pace that feels manageable and meaningful.
Monique works with a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, friendship/relationship difficulties, loneliness, grief, somatic complaints, disordered eating, questions around gender or sexuality, adjustment difficulties, separation, attachment difficulties and trauma. She works with children, adolescents and young adults aged approximately 5–25 years.
Monique has worked within the mental health field for over ten years across inpatient, outpatient, NGO and private practice settings. She has supported young people and families experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including complex and risky presentations.
Monique has particular experience working with eating disorders and disordered eating, supporting adolescents and their families through the challenges associated with recovery. She is trained in evidence-based eating disorder treatments including Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Adolescent Focussed Therapy (AFT), alongside psychodynamic psychotherapy and systemic family therapy approaches.
Monique is based in Auckland, practising from a therapy space in Herne Bay.
Ko Horouta te waka
Ko Moehau te maunga
Ko Harataunga te awa
Ko Tīkapa te moana
Ko Rākairoa te marae
Ko Ngāti Porou ki Harataunga ki Mataora te iwi
No Tāmaki Makaurau ahau
FAQs
Registrations and Memberships
PBANZ & CAPAANZ
Qualifications
- Master of Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy)
- Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Specialism)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Applied Mental Health)
Fees
FEES
Therapy sessions are invoiced monthly and payment is required in full to continue therapy. The frequency of sessions (weekly, fortnightly or another arrangement) can be discussed and tailored to the needs of the young person and their whānau.
INITIAL PHONE OR EMAIL CONSULTATION
A brief initial conversation to discuss whether therapy may be appropriate and to answer any questions about the therapeutic process.
15 minutes | Free
INITIAL FAMILY / WHĀNAU MEETING
An initial meeting with parents, caregivers or whānau provides an opportunity to discuss current concerns, gather relevant developmental and family history, and consider how therapy may best support the young person. Questions, queries and concerns are welcomed within a collaborative and non-judgemental space.
80 minutes | $225
THERAPY SESSIONS
Individual therapy sessions are tailored to the age, developmental stage and needs of the young person. Sessions may involve talking therapy, play-based approaches, creative methods and exploration of emotional experiences and relationships. Recommendations regarding treatment focus and duration will be discussed as therapy progresses.
50 minutes | $180
FAMILY / WHĀNAU FEEDBACK SESSIONS
Regular parent, caregiver or whānau sessions are an important part of the therapeutic process. These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss progress, share observations, consider ongoing areas of support, and strengthen the connection between therapy and the young person’s wider environment.
50 minutes | $180
Confidentiality
All information is kept strictly confidential as per ethical codes. For clients under age 16, pertinent information about the child's progress in therapy will be shared with their parents or caregivers. The content of the child's sessions will, however, remain confidential. The limits of confidentiality can be discussed in more depth at the outset of the work, as this can depend on a range of factors including your child's age, competency and risk.
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157 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
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[email protected]
September, 2026
Tuesday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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