My Approach
I’ve worked across both public and private settings and have over a decade of experience in counselling and group facilitation.
I’ve supported people struggling with depression, anxiety (social, generalized and panic), grief, addiction, life transitions, trauma and more. I have postgraduate degrees in counselling and health sciences (cognitive behaviour therapy) and have trained in many modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family System and others.
I bring experience and qualifications, yes – but mostly importantly I bring curiosity, creativity, humour and respect for how complex human beings are. There is no “cookie cutter” approach.
My style is welcoming, warm and informal – thanks to my Brazilian roots! My aim is to make sessions feel more like conversations and less like interventions.
My experience includes:
- Waitemata DHB CADS Community Alcohol and Drug Service (individual and group counselling)
- Primary Health Organisation (GP referrals through National Hauora Coalition)
- Youthline
- Hearts and Minds (group counselling)
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Registrations and Memberships
- Member of the NZ Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Communication
Languages
Fluent English and Portuguese speaker.
Appointments
Mondays and Tuesdays 9am to 5pm
Fridays - 9am to 12pm
Fees
- Individual Counselling $140 - 50 - 60 minutes
Private, one-to-one support focused entirely on your and your unique circumstances. Individual sessions can be face to face or via zoom.
- Group Counselling $70 per person per session - 60 -90 minutes
Maximum of 5 participants. A safe, facilitated space that brings people together to explore challenges, ideas and strategies. It offers connection, perspective and support and is a cost effective way to access support.
- One off relationship session $225 - 90 minutes A single session aimed at supporting relationships (families, couples, friends). The focus is on clarifying problems, identifying conflict patterns and aligning goals.
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Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand
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https://nestcounselling.co.nz/
April, 2026
Monday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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