My passion for counselling stems from a deep-rooted desire to assist others to navigate life's challenges, discover their strengths, and live more fulfilling lives. For me, you are not just a client but a valued individual on a path to self-discovery and growth. I am here to listen, guide, and empower you every step of the way.

Approach: My approach to therapy is  that the solution to your problems lies within yourself. It's my role as your therapist to guide you in discovering your own solution. While I provide psych-education and techniques when helpful, it's you who does the work. To this end, I use an broad approach, employing various elements of psychotherapy most likley to assist you at any point in your journey. At times, this means I may confront you with your own beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours when they do not appear to be  reasonable or helpful. On your part,  you will need to put in time, effort, and to be vulnerable. 

Practice areas: In addition to general practice, my special interests include relationship issues; emotional issues including anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation; trauma and abuse; adult ADHD therapy and coaching; and personality disorders.

Accreditations: I am an accredited provider with TELUS Health, Vitae, Instep, New Zealand Veterans' Affairs, WINZ, Clearhead, and Psychology Today. 

Qualifications: I have a diploma in counselling from the New Zealand Institute of Professional Counselling and have been a full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors since 2017. I am also an NZAC accredited supervisor of other counsellors and student counsellors. I abide by the NZAC Code of Ethics, and the Health and Disablities Commissioner's Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. 

Additionally, I have a master's degree in business administration from the London Business School, London University, and a bachelor's degree with honours in social science from the University of Wales. Previous careers have spanned investment banking, public service, the chemical industry, and military intelligence. 

Certificates: I hold certificates in the Developmental Model for couple therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy,  and Supervision. I am trained in Personal Centre Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Behaviour Therapy including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, Dialectical Therapy, and Solution Focussed Therapy. I also use Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and hypnosis, Motivational Interviewing, and Transactional Analysis.