Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. At times, it can feel overwhelming, leaving us stressed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges. You may be experiencing emotional difficulties, relationship problems, workplace stress, low self-esteem, grief, addiction, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck.
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. With over 20 years experience in the counselling field I draw upon a range of approaches to help you navigate life’s challenges and work towards making positive change. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and better understand yourself. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, explore new perspectives, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
I can help you with:
- Addiction and recovery
- Family members affected by addiction
- Anxiety and stress
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Relationship challenges
- Self-esteem and identity concerns
- Grief and loss
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavioural change and relapse prevention
- Personal growth and wellbeing
FAQs
What Is Counselling?
Counselling offers a safe and supportive space to explore life’s challenges, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, or ongoing patterns that may be causing stress, overwhelm, or distress. Counsellors each have their own ways of working with people, so it is helpful to find the right ‘fit’ of counsellor for your individual needs and goals.
How do I know if Counselling is right for me?
Counselling can be helpful for anyone feeling emotionally or mentally overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling in relationships, navigating life changes, or wanting greater self-understanding and healthier coping strategies.
What can I expect in the first session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss what has brought you to counselling, and explore what support you are looking for. We will also talk about your goals and whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
Is Counselling confidential?
Yes. Counselling is confidential, with some legal and ethical exceptions where there may be concerns about safety or risk of harm to yourself or others. These will be discussed with you during the counselling process
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your individual needs and goals. Some people seek short-term support, while others benefit from longer-term counselling and ongoing personal growth work.
What is your counselling approach?
My work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and tailored to each client’s goals and needs. These include mindfulness-based practice, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy informed practice, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informed therapy within a Client-Centred approach. I focus on helping clients build practical skills they can continue using long after therapy ends.
How much do sessions cost?
- I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss your needs, answer any questions and determine whether we may be a good ‘match’.
- Counselling sessions are $140 per hour.
- Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur the full session fee.
Are you registered and qualified?
- I have more than 20 years of experience working in addiction and mental health services across a range of setting and roles.
- I am a Registered Provisional Member of NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
My qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Science in Counselling (Weltec)
- Certificates in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBTNZ)
- Certificate in Supervision (Weltec).
August, 2026
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August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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