I get it, counselling can seem expensive. I am registered with Gumboot Friday, and this can pay for 2 sessions with me if you are under 25. You can also explore funding through WINZ, Rural Support Trust, or talk to your GP as some practices offer to fund a limited number of sessions with a qualified counsellor.

If you have special circumstances and would like to discuss this with me, get in touch via email.

I am a strong believer that everyone is the expert in their own life. My role is give you the space to explore your experiences and offer a fresh perspective on things that are distressing you. I am queer, sex and body positive, neurodivergent and work on being as culturally safe as I can be. I strive to uphold Te Tiriti wherever possible and recognise the importance of society and culture on mental health and wellbeing.

I am happy to work with you to make counselling accessible. My practice space is wheelchair-accessible, and you are welcome to bring a support person or interpreter. You are also welcome to bring a fidget toy, comfort item, or other stimming object that will help you in the session. Vaping and smoking are not permitted in my physical practice space though you are welcome to if we are working remotely. If you would like me to not engage in eye contact, or sit in a certain space, you are welcome to request this. I do not wear any strong aftershave or similar.

I am fully vaccinated for Covid 19. I take RAT tests regularly and I am happy to do one on request before in person sessions. I have surgical masks and hand sanitiser available, and I am happy to wear a mask. I have a HEPA filter in the space.

If we are working remotely you are welcome to have your camera on or off, and request the same from me. If you need to move around in the session, or take a break, these can also be accommodated. I also offer text-based counselling over Signal.

I use Google Meet for remote sessions and this offers closed captions that can make video sessions easier if you have issues with hearing or audio processing.

I am member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, and follow the NZAC Code of Ethics, which prioritises client safety and confidentiality. I keep all client notes offline, and in a locked cabinet that only I have access to.

My practice space has other people working in it during the day, and there is a receptionist who will ask you to sign in. There is also a waiting area. For clients under the age of 18, if we are meeting at my practice space after hours then a parent/caregiver must remain in the waiting area during our session.

For remote video clients, I use Google Meet as this offers a secure connection and a range of accessibility options. For text-based clients I use Signal, which is encrypted.

I am police vetted and fully insured.

I am a Rogerian therapist, which means that I follow person-centered and collaborative models of counselling. I use a range of strategies such as narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), and Gestalt therapy.

If you’re sick or isolating, you’re welcome to request we move our session online. If you’re unable to make your appointment then please give me as much notice as you can. If you’re finding that you’re reluctant to come along, let me know how you’re feeling and we’ll work on a solution together.

I do not discuss clients on any social media (or anywhere else outside of formal supervision!), and will not engage with any clients on social media for their own comfort and safety.

I am an advocate and human being outside of my professional work and it would be incongruent for me to pretend otherwise. I am very clear about my values and politics online as I am throughout my life.

Please do not ask to add me on Facebook or Instagram.

I invoice clients after each session using HNRY. You must pay for the previous session before your next one. If you’re in difficulty around payment, let me know sooner rather than later and we can work something out! Please let me know if you are invoicing to another organisation at the time of booking.

If you do not show up for an appointment, I charge a 50% fee.

Counselling is an intense profession and I make sure to balance my contact work with clients with other activities and interests. I limit the number of private clients I see so that I can give each my full attention.

I see an external supervisor every fortnight, who offers advice and guidance on how to improve my practice.

Provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors 2023

Bachelor in Applied Counselling - Manukau Institute of Technology 2022

Professional training in disputes resolution and peer supervision - Ministry of Education 2018

Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning - Mindlab/Unitec 2015

Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education- University of London 2006

Bachelors in Marine and Freshwater Biology- University of Glasgow 2004

The client-counsellor relationship is the most important factor in counselling being successful. If for any reason you feel like we have finished our work together, or that it’s no longer working for you, you are welcome to end our sessions.

If there’s something that doesn’t feel right that you want to work out with me, then it can be a really useful exercise to work through any conflict together.