I am an experienced therapist and have been counselling individuals for over 20 years, and couples since 2008.
It is a privilege for me to work with my clients as you try to make sense of yourself and your reactions to situations.
I am experienced counselling people with:
- depression
- anxiety
- feeling lost
- grief and loss
- workplace difficulties
- relationship struggles
I love learning and am curious about how our upbringing and culture shapes who we are and how we see the world. I see each client as an individual with your own unique story, who comes to counselling wanting to be heard, and wanting to find a way to manage or change whatever is troubling you.
I use different approaches depending on what I sense will work best with you. The theories I have integrated into my way of working include Client Centred Counselling, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Imago Couples Therapy.
Couples Counselling
I have been practicing as an Imago Couples Therapist since 2008. In Imago counselling you and your partner will be given information and help to make sense of your experience, and to see that in the midst of your struggles, your relationship can grow. The counselling will acknowledge and affirm the differences between you, and provide tools to enable you to move from conflict and disconnection, back into understanding and connection.
About Me
Since qualifying in 2001, I have worked as a counsellor, and then Team Leader at Wesley Counselling Service for four years. This was followed by four years at Relationships Aotearoa counselling individuals and couples, and co-facilitating the Parenting Through Separation programme.
I am a Wellingtonian but have lived overseas and travelled to many countries. I parented my three now adult children, mostly on my own, and have six beautiful grandchildren.
FAQs
Registrations & Qualifications
- Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Victoria University)
- Diploma in Counselling (WelTec)
- Certified Advanced Imago Couples Therapist
Testimonials
- "Thank you for your support. You have been wonderful and I have always felt so safe and able to tell you everything" J
- "Your great skills as a counsellor changed my life. No doubt about it."
- "We can't thank you enough. Without your help we wouldn't be getting married"
- "I'm not worried about the future. You were like a port in the storm."
- “I listen actively now because I know how good it feels to be really listened to"
- "Virginia was a big part of my recovery from anxiety and depression. She showed me skills to use and then encouraged and supported me in using them" Alison
Professional Supervision
I provide supervision for people working in a variety of areas from within Government departments to those in the health sector and those in management. A safe confidential environment to discuss issues you may be having with your clients, colleagues or staff.
Supervision provides both support and challenge in the service of ethical and effective practice, and can identify what may be getting in the way of your performing your role as well as you can.
Fees & Cancellations
INDIVIDUALS:
- $140 per 50 minute session.
- $120 per session for those on a low income
COUPLES:
- $180 for a 75 minute session.
- Please let me know when we meet whether that is manageable or whether a reduced rate would help.
- Payment to be made on the day by internet banking
- Funding may be available for those on a benefit or those on a low income via a WINZ Disability Allowance
CANCELLATIONS:
If you need to cancel an appointment, or change the time or date (unless there is an emergency) please give me 24 hours notice, or you will be charged for the session.
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2 Woodward St, Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand
August, 2025
Friday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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