My counselling practice is grounded in Narrative Therapy, a collaborative, non-pathologising approach that recognises people as knowledgeable about their own lives.
The difficulties we face don’t exist in isolation. Our experiences and the ways we understand ourselves are shaped by our relationships, communities, cultures and wider social contexts. These influences can shape what we come to believe about ourselves, what feels possible, and how we make sense of what is happening in our lives.
In counselling, I bring curiosity and therapeutic knowledge to our conversations, while respecting your knowledge of your own experiences. Together, we can develop a fuller understanding of the difficulties you’re facing, their effects on your life, and the ways you have responded to them. We can also give attention to the values, commitments, relationships, skills and hopes that matter to you, including aspects of your experience that may have received less attention.
I don’t see you as a problem to be fixed, or assume that I know what is best for you. My role is to contribute questions, ideas and perspectives that support our work together, while keeping your experience and what matters to you at the centre.
I understand counselling as a space for curiosity, connection and possibility — a place to make sense of your experiences, reconnect with what matters, and consider what you would like to be different.
FAQs
What can I expect from counselling with you?
I see counselling as a collaborative process, where your knowledge of your own life is central. My practice is grounded in Narrative Therapy, which recognises that we are not the problems we face. Together, we can develop a richer understanding of what is happening in your life, the relationships and contexts that shape your experiences, and what matters to you. I bring curiosity and therapeutic knowledge, while respecting your expertise in your own life.
What is Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy is a collaborative approach that recognises the influence of the stories we hold about ourselves and our lives. These stories are shaped by our experiences, relationships and wider social and cultural contexts. Rather than seeing people as the problem, Narrative Therapy creates space to understand the effects of problems on people's lives, reconnect with what matters to them, and give greater attention to stories of identity, values, skills and possibilities that may have been overlooked.
Will you tell me what to do?
I don't see myself as the expert on your life. You bring important knowledge of your own experiences, relationships, values and hopes, and I bring therapeutic knowledge, curiosity and questions. We work collaboratively, making sense of what is happening and considering what might be helpful for you. My role isn't to prescribe how you should live, but to support you in finding a way forward that fits with what matters to you.
What if I don't know what I want to talk about?
You don't need to arrive with a clear understanding of what's happening or what you want from counselling. Sometimes it can be difficult to put things into words, or to know where to begin. We can start with whatever feels most present for you and take things at a pace that feels comfortable. There is no expectation that you need to have it all figured out before we meet.
Are you registered and qualified?
- Registered Provisional Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Masters of Counselling (University of Waikato)
October, 2026
Thursday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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