Iām Olivia (she/her), a qualified Counsellor, provisionally registered with NZAC, and based in Auckland.
I understand navigating the world from a place of perceived difference; how this can shrink and disconnect us from others, our life, but also ourselves.
This, in part, drives my passion for supporting clients in transforming self-limiting beliefs and reconnecting with their inner wisdom, so they can lead their own healing/growth and truly thrive.
Beyond Counselling, Iām a mother to a confident teenage girl, I identify as part of the Rainbow community, and come from a diverse, multicultural family (MÄori, Chinese, Irish, Dutch). This background informs my cultural sensitivity and appreciation for the complexities of navigating dual/multiple cultural identities, values, and systems.
Iāve worked in high school and not-for-profit organisation settings with marginalised communities, and bring a strong client advocacy lens to my work.
While some of the above may sound a bit āwoo-wooā and abstract, my therapeutic style is not. I bring my authentic self to sessions to help us build a genuine and trusting relationship.
Iām playful, warm, honest, donāt take myself too seriously, and wholeheartedly believe humour has a beneficial role in therapy.
As a Pluralistic, Person-Centred Counsellor, Iām attentive to moving at your pace and adapting my approach to your unique context and needs, as signalled by you. I draw from a wide range of therapeutic methods and work within Trauma-informed, Neuro-Affirming, and body-inclusive Health at Every Size (HAES) frameworks.
I offer a complimentary 30-minute online consultation for us to assess our compatibility and determine if I can best meet your needs.
Please feel free to email me to arrange a chat: [email protected]
- Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Bachelor of Applied Counselling Degree (MIT)
- $120 per 50-minute session
Please note: I offer a sliding scale for those experiencing financial hardship and will have several funding options available within the coming weeks. I'd be happy to assist you with access to these.
- Monday - Friday, 9am - 7pm.
- Evening and weekend sessions may be available on special request. Please enquire via email.