I am a qualified counsellor with a Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling (2002) and a longstanding member the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. For over 20 years I have worked in private practice, supporting individuals, couples, and families through times of challenge, change, and growth.

My professional background includes serving as Manager of ChangeAbility, a counselling and family violence service, and as a Board Member of the National Network of Stopping Violence Services. I have also counselled for Relationships Aotearoa and the Sedgley Family Centre.  

My counselling style draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring each session to the personality, needs, problems and goals of the client. My practice is grounded in a an empathic, client-centred style, with specific training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) (Core Training completed in 2020), Affect State Therapy (AST) and ongoing advanced training with Dr Steve Arthey (clinical psychologist, Brisbane).

I have extensive experience working with grief, loss, anxiety, and depression, anger and emotional regulation, relationship issues, separation and divorce, life transitions and personal development.

In addition to therapeutic work, I have been teaching Insight Meditation and Mindfulness since 1990 throughout New Zealand. I also co-founded Waiwaste, a local food rescue organisation that reduces food waste, supports those experiencing food poverty, and helps cut greenhouse gas emissions. 

I see clients face-to-face and online via Zoom, offering flexibility to suit individual needs. My aim is always to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to create lasting change.