About Me
Kia ora, I’m Andrea, a Wellington-based counsellor in private practice working under the name Nurturing Nature Counselling. My practice is grounded in the understanding that we are all part of the diversity of nature, and that wellbeing can be nurtured by our relationship with our humanness, our body, our whānau, community, culture, and the natural world.
Previously, I was counselling at the Kāpiti Women’s Centre and Lower Hutt Women’s Centre. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a remedial massage and craniosacral therapist. These experiences continue to inform my embodied, holistic, and relational approach.
I am Pākehā and have a heartfelt commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, social justice, and culturally responsive practice. I also identify as neurodivergent and gender-affirming, and I aim to offer a flexible, inclusive space that honours different ways of thinking, feeling, and being.
Areas I Work With
People often come to see me for support with:
- Fatigue, overwhelm, and burnout
- Anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and low mood
- Grief and loss
- Caregiving and compassion fatigue
- Work and life pressures
- Chronic health conditions
- Relationship challenges
- Life transitions and change
- Untangling stuck or repeating patterns
- Identity, meaning, and purpose
- Reconnection with self, body, and values
My Approach
My focus is on supporting people to feel safe enough to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. Sessions are paced gently, with attention to grounding, safety, and integration. I see clients as holding their own lived wisdom, and I work alongside them to support insight, growth, and nourishing ways of living.
I work from a relational, pluralistic, and trauma-informed framework, drawing on approaches such as:
- Person-centred and collaborative counselling
- Te Whare Tapa Whā
- Polyvagal-informed understanding of stress and regulation
- Mindfulness-based and embodied approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practice
- Deep ecology perspectives
FAQs
Registrations & Qualificaitons
- Registered Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
- Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ Accredited
- Bachelor of Counselling (WelTec)
- Mindful Somatic Approaches to Trauma Therapy (65 hours, Paris Williams)
- Bachelor of Science (Biological Science), University of Auckland
Availability
In-person & online sessions:
- Mondays & Fridays
- Level 5, Braemar Building, 32 The Terrace, Wellington (near the Beehive)
Online & phone sessions:
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays
In-person & Walk'n'Talk sessions:
- Thursdays
- Level 2, 32 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington (in the Botanic Gardens)
Fees & Payment
- Therapy sessions – $130
- Invoices are sent by email following each session
- Payment can be made online
- If finances are a barrier, please feel welcome to get in touch to discuss options
Accessibility
Both locations are in older buildings with accessibility limitations.
Unfortunately, neither has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
32 The Terrace: The entrance has two steps. A ramp can be arranged with advance notice. A lift provides access to the 5th floor.
32 Salamanca Road: There are stairs from ground level and no lift, so the rooms are not wheelchair accessible.
Guide dogs are welcome at both locations. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your access needs.
Getting to your appointment
-----------------Braemar Building, 32 The Terrace, Wellington--------------------
-- Public transport --
The building is centrally located, within walking distance of bus stops on The Terrace and Lambton Quay. Wellington Railway Station is also nearby, with train connections to the Hutt Valley, Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast.
-- Walking distances --
Wellington Railway Station: approximately 10 minutes on foot. Wellington Central Library (Te Matapihi, 65 Victoria Street): approximately 16 minutes on foot.
-- Car parking --
Paid street parking may be available nearby, subject to time limits and availability. Clifton Car Park, accessed via Rosina Fell Lane off The Terrace, is a covered parking option worth considering. Rates may change, so please check current prices. Other paid parking buildings are available along The Terrace and in the surrounding central city.
-----------------------32 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington---------------------
-- Public transport --
Metlink buses connect Kelburn with Wellington's central city and surrounding suburbs. The Cable Car runs between Lambton Quay and Kelburn. From the top terminus, it’s a short walk downhill towards 32 Salamanca Road. Please allow extra time to walk to the building.
-- Walking distances --
Salamanca Road is uphill from the CBD, so please allow extra time for the walk. Wellington Railway Station: approximately 22 minutes on foot. Wellington Central Library (Te Matapihi, 65 Victoria Street): approximately 26 minutes on foot.
-- Car parking --
Free building parking: A limited number of free parking spaces are available in the building's front entranceway on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available for up to two hours. If you use a space, please write your name and vehicle registration number on the plastic board in the entranceway.
Street parking: Salamanca Road has coupon-parking spaces where parking is free for up to two hours on weekdays, between 8 am and 6 pm.
-- Planning your journey --
For current bus routes, train timetables, fares and journey planning, visit Metlink.
Please check local parking signs and current rates before your appointment, and allow a little extra time to park and walk to the counselling room.
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32 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand
November, 2026
Tuesday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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