I have been working in counselling in Christchurch and Dunedin for ten years, and as a counselling educator for seven years. My experience also includes creating and running workshops and multidisciplinary supervision.
I have experience in working with clients who are neurodiverse including those with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, learning challenges, and anyone who feels they “don’t quite fit” in life.
My private practice includes general counselling for individuals of all ages, ACC sexual abuse counselling, work-place counselling (EAP), and supervision.
My approach is based on focusing on the therapeutic relationship, to build trust and safety from which you can explore what troubles you at a pace that suits your needs. I work from a strong Person-Centred (PC) foundation based on Carl Rogers’ humanistic approach to therapy. This approach puts you at the centre and believes that you hold the answers you need to solve your dilemmas, even if you have forgotten, or simply cannot see your way forward. With guidance, we can explore what blocks are impacting on your wellbeing or stopping you from fulfilling your potential.
From this foundation, I draw upon a variety of lenses and interventions, such as:
I integrate these as appropriate to meet your needs. It is important to me that you feel in control of your therapy, and that I work in a manner that suits your way of learning.
My approach to supervision is one of being alongside, exploring with my supervisee their process and practice with their clients. Using the “7 Eyes” model by Hawking & Shohet, I keep the supervisee at the centre as we work together towards professional and sometimes, personal development. I practice with congruence and integrity, maintaining ethical and professional standards. As with all my work, I hold a strong Person-Centred foundation offering a holistic approach to the learning and sharing of experience, shining the torch on the ‘dark corners’ so that we can see more clearly what might be hiding from sight.
I promote clear and authentic communication and transparency. I support supervisees as they embrace the learning that comes from the challenges they face, while maintaining the boundaries of practice.
As a supervisor, I work to keep informed with literature and what is relevant to my supervisee’s context; broaden my knowledge through a love of learning; and hold a “generosity of spirit” in sharing my experience and wisdom from a place of support and ethical practice.
I am available for appointments Tuesday through to Friday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.
Other times may be worked out by negotiation.
The sessions are 50 minutes. $130 plus GST per session for private individuals.
Payment can be paid via cash or internet banking and is payable on the day.
Please provide 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. The full cost of the session is payable otherwise.
Funded counselling may be available if you meet the criteria for:
As a counselling educator in both Christchurch and Dunedin, I enjoyed teaching counselling students in all year levels of their degree. Areas of experience/topics include Person-Centred therapy, life-span human development, contextual issues, facilitating group process, placement practicum, supervision, Attachment Theory, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and creative therapies.
My experience also includes managing a counselling agency with counselling students doing their practicum, and counselling coordinator for a youth-based counselling service.
I have full membership with NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors)
My Practice is located at Dunedin Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre, Level 2, 40A Filleul Street, central Dunedin. There is paid on street parking and at the Meridian Centre.
I offer a free 15 minute ‘meet and greet’ appointment if required, to see if we are a good fit. Please don’t hesitate to make contact with me if you would like to consider counselling or supervision.