I’m a compassionate, empathic, supportive, gentle and encouraging Narrative Therapist who will listen to you. I work collaboratively with you to reflect upon and bring about the transformation you desire for your life. I work with all issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, low self-esteem, bullying and anger. I am also trained in trauma recovery and suicide intervention.
I work in private practice and also provide counselling to EAP, PHO and ACC clients. I also work as a counsellor at the Student Counselling service at the University of Waikato.
I have clinical experience as a senior counselling practitioner and educator in primary, middle and secondary schools and specialise in working with children, young people and their parents/whanau.
I also have extensive experience working with adults in a diverse range of settings, including private practice and agencies.
I have Master of Counselling (First Class Honours) from the University of Waikato. I also have a Post Graduate Certificate (Professional Supervision) from Wintec and offer professional supervision services to counsellors and other health practitioners, either face-to-face or by Skype.
I’m a Fulbright scholar and my work is based on the principles of friendship, collaboration, peace, kindness, compassion, and social justice.
Professional Affiliation
I am a Registered Member of the NZ Association of Counsellors (MNZAC).
The Association has a Code of Ethics, which I abide by, as well as a complaints process.
See the NZAC website: www.nzac.org.nz for information about counselling, the Associations Code of Ethics and their complaints process.