Dave Mackay

Kia ora, I’m Dave.

As a counsellor, I work with adolescents and athletes, supporting them through their mental health journey. This includes athlete mentoring and mental skills training.

I understand the pressures, challenges, and successes that come with sports, both on and off the field. Having spent over 20 years’ working in sports, I trained to become a qualified counsellor, specifically dedicated to supporting adolescents, athletes and coaches in their well-being journey. 

My experience:

• National expertise: former Coaching and Development Manager at the NZ Breakers, General Manager of Auckland Basketball, New Zealand age group Coach, National Camp Director for Basketball New Zealand. 
• Working with adolescents: former secondary school teacher, pre-elite pathway coach, current Director of Sport at Auckland Grammar School. 

I offer individual and group counselling, athlete mentoring, and mental skills training, creating a safe space for open dialogue and growth. 

Approach

I focus on person-centred counselling, which is about making you feel safe and supported. Through empathetic listening, I work with my clients to set the pace and focus on moving forward toward the achievement of their goals.

I work primarily with adolescents through to young adults, any culture and background.

I’m trained in a range of psychological modalities, such as CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).

To arrange a session, or if you have any queries, please contact me via the enquiry form or phone on 021 2014242.