Life can feel overwhelming and does not always go as planned. It throws us unexpected curveballs, leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, sad, bewildered, grieving, and confused. In those times, it can feel like we are at a crossroads – not knowing which path to choose. Talking with a non-judgmental and empathetic therapist can be an important first step towards healing and clarity.
I provide relational and emotion-focused psychotherapy to individuals who would like support during difficult times to make sense of their emotions, experiences, and way of being in the world. I believe in the profound impact of reconnecting our emotions (feelings) to our bodies, as all too often in society, we spend too much time in our ‘heads’ without listening to what the body tells us. I offer a safe space to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to explore what lies beneath the struggles that brought you to therapy. Such exploration helps grow our self-understanding and self-awareness, often leading to more authentic and fulfilling ways of being in the world. I work in an culturally respectful and sensitive manner and enjoy working with clients from all cultures.
I was born and raised in Switzerland and have called Aotearoa New Zealand my home for over 27 years. Before I became a psychotherapist, I worked many years as a veterinary nurse due to my love for animals. I value a pet’s profound positive effect on a person’s mental well-being.
My passion for psychotherapy developed from my experience of how transformative therapy has been for me. I view psychotherapy as an investment in myself to continue to grow as a person (as this journey is never finished). I feel excited to have the opportunity to help others achieve positive life changes.
You can reach out to me via:
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 021 056 5580
- Registered Psychotherapist (PBANZ)
- Member of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP)
- Member of the Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP)
- Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies (AUT)
- Master of Psychotherapy - pending dissertation in 2024 (AUT)
- Wednesdays to Fridays (time of day is negotiable)
- $140 per 50-minute session
- I offer a sliding scale for a limited number of clients experiencing financial hardship. Talk to me if this applies to you.