Background
I have been working in the mental health field for the past 10 years. I started my journey working with children on the autism spectrum and soon transitioned to counselling both children and adults. I have over 5 years of experience volunteering on a variety of crisis support lines.
My past work as a therapist has primarily been in the community mental health space where I have worked therapeutically with young adults, those struggling with substance use issues, and in men’s mental health. I am now focused on private practice psychotherapy where I work with a wide range of presentations and demographics.
Training and Education
I am a registered Psychotherapist and initially studied Psychology as my minor focus at the University of Auckland where I got my BA in Philosophy. I continued my studies while living in the United States. In America I completed a post-baccalaureate in Counselling Psychology from UC Berkeley Extension and continued to obtain a MA in Counselling Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
My training was focused on the application of psychotherapy and the development of a wide range of therapeutic approaches that facilitates a deepening insight into our inner world. I am currently engaged in additional training through APANZ’s Advanced Clinical Practice program where I aim to deepen my specialization in Psychodynamic therapy.
Orientation
I specialize in long term Psychodynamic psychotherapy, in short, this is the exploration of how past experiences, unconscious thoughts and emotions contribute to your overall psychology. Change occurs through developing a deeper understanding of underlying patterns and experiences that are often the source of pyschological distress.
The relationship between client and therapist is very important to me and the way I work, that is why I strive to facilitate a non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe and secure talking about some of the more difficult things in life while knowing confidentiality will be held at all times.
FAQs
Is counselling confidential?
- Yes, one of the most important aspects to counselling is that it is confidential between the counsellor and the client.
- There are a few rare limits to confidentiality that we will discuss in our first session.
What to expect in our first session?
- Our first session together will be focused on talking about what therapy is, what you are looking for support around and to answer any questions you may have.
How long is a counselling session?
- Usually 50 minutes
- We can talk about longer sessions if needed
Fees
- $180 Individual sessions
- Payments via direct bank transfer
- I also offer sliding scale pricing
Cancellation policy
- I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
- If the session is not cancelled within the 24 hours the full session price will be due.
- Certain exceptions apply to unexpected events.
Registrations and Memberships
- Registered Psychotherapist
- Provisional Member of Association of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand (APANZ)
Qualifications
- BA in Philosophy (Auckland University)
- Post-Baccalaureate in Counselling Psychology (UC Berkeley Extension)
- MA in Counselling Psychology (Wright Institute, Berkeley, California)
Availability
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-6pm Mt Eden
- Wednesday and Friday 9am-6pm Browns Bay
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38 Wiremu Street, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
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https://smittherapy.co.nz/
September, 2026
Monday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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