I have been working as a counsellor for over 13 years after deciding to make a change to a field I feel passionately about. I have had a variety of life experiences and have seen both myself and others struggle through difficulties which has lead me to my training in counselling. It is my goal to foster growth and healing in others through this work.
I am passionate about inspiring hope, and assisting others to grow as they encounter difficult issues, or go through difficult times. I enjoy working alongside others to help promote personal growth, self awareness and healing.
I have been working extensively with couples for over 9 years, and have also worked with children, adolescents, families and adults for many years. I have facilitated groups for Men, and adolescent males; much of this group work has been focused on understanding and managing emotions, understanding relationships, and managing anger.
I work collaboratively with clients to help support them on their journey.
I am down-to-earth, approachable and practical
I am passionate about inspiring hope, and assisting others to grow as they encounter difficult issues, or go through difficult times. I enjoy working alongside others to help promote personal growth, self awareness and healing.
I have been working extensively with couples for over 9 years, and have also worked with children, adolescents, families and adults for many years. I have facilitated groups for Men, and adolescent males; much of this group work has been focused on understanding and managing emotions, understanding relationships, and managing anger.
I work collaboratively with clients to help support them on their journey.
I am down-to-earth, approachable and practical
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EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
I have enjoyed a long working relationship with Relationships Aotearoa (Relationships Services) from 2008 until its closure in 2015. I have also worked at Home and Family from 2015- Dec 2017. I began my work with couples at Relationships Aotearoa, also working with families, children and individuals. In addition to this I have worked over the years in a private capacity. I have also had a role for over 3 years as a contractor to counselling training colleges in Christchurch. That work consisted of helping train counselling students to fine tune their practical counselling skills with clients. I have also facilitated groups with these colleges. I also provide Supervision.
- Full member of NZCCA counselling body
- I am a Certified (Qualified) Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFT). Certified through The International Centre For Excellence in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. (ICEEFT Canada). What that means is that my work has been taped, and the tapes have been submitted to several well known international couples therapists in USA and Canada. They have approved that I meet the international standard of a qualified (Certified) Therapist. I am one of 6 Certified EFT Couples therapists in the South Island.
- Degree in Counselling 2013
- Diploma in Counselling 2007
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
I have enjoyed a long working relationship with Relationships Aotearoa (Relationships Services) from 2008 until its closure in 2015. I have also worked at Home and Family from 2015- Dec 2017. I began my work with couples at Relationships Aotearoa, also working with families, children and individuals. In addition to this I have worked over the years in a private capacity. I have also had a role for over 3 years as a contractor to counselling training colleges in Christchurch. That work consisted of helping train counselling students to fine tune their practical counselling skills with clients. I have also facilitated groups with these colleges. I also provide Supervision.
- Full member of NZCCA counselling body
- I am a Certified (Qualified) Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFT). Certified through The International Centre For Excellence in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. (ICEEFT Canada). What that means is that my work has been taped, and the tapes have been submitted to several well known international couples therapists in USA and Canada. They have approved that I meet the international standard of a qualified (Certified) Therapist. I am one of 6 Certified EFT Couples therapists in the South Island.
- Degree in Counselling 2013
- Diploma in Counselling 2007