About Me
I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, difficulties with self-esteem or identity, social challenges, or behavioural struggles at home or at school. I help them understand and manage their feelings, navigate strong emotions, and build positive relationships with family, peers, and teachers.
Where possible, I prioritise working in collaboration with parents and whānau as a team, working together to understand their child’s experiences and relationships, and to foster positive change at home and at school.
Sessions are tailored to each child or adolescent and may include conversation, creative activities, or other approaches suited to their age and interests. Sessions typically last 50 minutes and can be arranged weekly, in person or online.
I have experience working with children and adolescents in community, educational and clinical settings.
How Psychotherapy Can Help Your Child
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists are registered professionals trained specifically to support children, adolescents, and their whānau/families. They understand how children grow and develop, and how experiences like anxiety, low mood, trauma, or social challenges can affect them.
In therapy, your child has a safe space to express themselves through conversation, play, or creative activities. This helps them:
- Understand their emotions and behaviour, which reduces stress, worry, and frustration.
- Develop practical strategies for coping with school, friendships, or family challenges.
- Build confidence, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of identity.
- Improve communication and relationships with parents, whānau, and peers.
Parents and whānau take part in the process, helping their child put insights, coping strategies, and ways of handling challenges into practice day to day. Over time, therapy can support your child to feel more understood, manage challenges more effectively, and thrive at home, school, and beyond.
My Approach
My approach is grounded in respect, curiosity, and warmth. I take a neurodiversity‑affirming approach, recognising that every child experiences the world differently, and that these differences deserve understanding and respect. My work is trauma-informed and guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Families can expect a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where children and adolescents can make sense of their experiences and develop skills to cope with life’s challenges.
How therapy starts
Child therapy typically begins with an assessment phase:
- Parent meeting: We discuss your concerns, hopes, and expectations. Your input helps guide the process.
- Three Child sessions: I meet with your child for three sessions to observe how they communicate, manage feelings, and relate to others. This helps me understand their needs and how best to support them.
- Parent Feedback session: I meet with parents to share observations and agree on next steps. Based on this, we can plan ongoing therapy or other support if needed.
Fee
The fee is $150 per session. I do offer a sliding scale for families experiencing financial hardship.
Contact
- [email protected]
- 020 4108 7699
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Registrations & Qualifications
- Registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
- Member of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Association Aotearoa New Zealand (CAPAANZ)
- Masters in Psychotherapy (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, AUT)
- Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies
- Bachelor of Arts
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300 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
May, 2026
Monday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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