I offer counselling that is warm, collaborative and responsive to what you bring.
Together we can explore what is happening, understand patterns, emotions and relationships, and discover what may help you move forward.
You may be experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, stress or burnout, low self-esteem, loneliness, a life transition, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps. You may also be looking for support with communication, recurring conflict, disconnection or rebuilding trust within a relationship.
At the heart of my practice is a Person-Centred and Narrative approach. I believe counselling works best when you feel heard, understood and comfortable being yourself. I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach, so our work is shaped around you, your experiences and what feels most helpful.
My own lived experience of being adopted has given me a particular interest in supporting adults exploring the impact of adoption, including identity, belonging, relationships, loss and making sense of their own story.
I offer individual counselling and CliftonStrengths for Couples and Families
Sessions are available face-to-face in Christchurch with free off-street parking, or online.
Find out more about me and how I work at gentleflow.nz
Counselling with me is relaxed, conversational and collaborative. You don't need to arrive with the right words or know exactly what you want to talk about. We can slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and explore what you need at a pace that feels right for you.
I won't arrive with all the answers or tell you what you should do. My role is to listen, be curious, and work alongside you as you understand yourself, your relationships and what moving forward might look like.
You can also find out more about me, and how I work at gentleflow.nz.
You're welcome to get in touch to ask about counselling or to see whether I may be the right fit for you. I offer an optional 10-minute phone chat before booking if you would like to talk first.
Yes. I offer face-to-face counselling in Christchurch and online counselling across New Zealand. Online sessions are held by secure video link, allowing you to attend from a private space that works for you.
Yes. Pets are welcome at Gentle Flow. If having your dog with you would help you feel more comfortable or settled during your session, you're very welcome to bring them along.
You can find more information about how I work, counselling for individuals, CliftonStrengths for couples and adult families, fees, funding options and resources on my
website: www.gentleflow.nz
I work with couples and adult family relationships to explore communication, differences, disconnection and the strengths each person brings to the relationship.
CliftonStrengths can be used as a practical tool within this work, helping each person better understand their own strengths and those of the other person. This can create a different way of looking at differences — not simply as problems, but as qualities that may be understood and worked with.
To find out more about Clifton Strength visit my website www.gentleflow.nz
Bachelor of Counselling — Laidlaw College
Core counselling modalities: Person-Centred Therapy and Narrative Therapy
Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
New Zealand Association of Counsellors - Provisional Member (NZAC)
CliftonStrengths Accredited Coach
Additional professional development includes attachment and relationship-based approaches, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT), IFS-informed practice, Solution-Focused Therapy, EFT/Tapping, grief counselling and therapeutic use of small figures.
I undertake ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision as part of my commitment to safe, ethical and evidence-informed practice.