Choosing a counsellor is like choosing a house or a partner - the chemistry is there or it isn't. If you are seeking counselling, I urge you to meet several and find someone you feel you really connect with. 

I have a lot of experience working with individuals and families in transition and navigating the mental health system. I also work with people bereaved by suicide, ending relationships, recovering from difficult childhoods, sexual assault and abuse, family violence, criminal violence and experiencing emotional dysregulation (BPD). I am also skilled supporting individuals and whānau navigating cross-cultural relationships and transitions. I have particular skill and interest working in and across Islamic and South East Asian cultures. I enjoy working with neurodivergent and marginalised people. I can work with you alone and would also endeavour to work with the important people in your life so that your relationships are mutually supportive.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (LIB) (PSY) - Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University.

Certificate in Relationship Coaching

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling and Guidance) - Massey University.

Master of Counselling - Massey University.

Professional registration

Member New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) (Provisional)

Training 

Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)

Transactional Analysis

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

WAVES Suicide Bereavement group facilitation

Family Connections (Borderline Personality Disorder family group facilitation)

Single Session Family Consultation (SSFC)

Systemic Practice and Family Therapy (SPFT)

Aoake te Rā suicide bereavement training

Severe Trauma & Stress Recovery: The Solution Focused Approach

Motivational Interviewing and Pūrākau