- BA, Psychology & Women’s Studies (University of Auckland)
- PGDIP, Counselling (Unitec)
- PGCert, Social Theory (AUT)
- Registered Practitioner, DAPAANZ
- Provisional Member, NZAC
I have six years experience as a counsellor and I am completing further post-graduate study in Psychology. Over the last six years, I have spent time working within a variety of NGO and DHB settings.
In my private practice I have specialised in working with people around a wide range of issues such as the following:
- Feelings of depression
- Exploring identity
- Building motivation
- Overcoming self-doubt
- Developing self-care
- Self-reflection
- Making things right after messing up
- Grief
- Workplace issues
- Study stress
- Body image
- Relationship dynamics
- Healthy boundary setting
- Exploring sexual identity
- Relationship break-ups
- Feelings of anxiety and worry
- Changing a behaviour
- Feelings of stuck-ness
- Building self esteem
- Building confidence
- Achieving goals
- Feelings of anger
- Working through guilt or shame
- Stress management
- Career direction
- Alcohol and drug use
- Friendship issues
- Family dynamics
- Isolation and loneliness
My training focused on Narrative Therapy, which strongly influences my work with clients. I also incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing approaches into therapy. You will find that my counselling style is warm, non-judgemental and encouraging.
