I began training as a Counsellor in 2006 and along with other employed roles, have worked in private practice since then.  I have been a full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors since 2019 and have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (renewed annually).

 

For your safety and confidence in me, I have chosen to register with the above Association and as part of said membership, I am required to commit to regular and ongoing professional development annually and to regular appointments with a mentor which serve to uphold the New Zealand Association of Counsellors' Code of Ethics: Microsoft Word - NZAC Code of Ethics 2002 Revised 2020.doc.  These all contribute to ensuring I am working for my best practice as a clinician to ethically and competently support you.    

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My experience is wide and varied working 14 years in private practice, employed as a Mental Health Clinician (PHO) and an EAP Counsellor along with working in therapeutic groups: 

 

Sexual Abuse

Depression

Anxiety

Anger

Abuse

Grief

Workplace support

Self-Esteem

Mental Health concerns

Life transitions

Parenting

Trauma

Stress

Self-care

OCD

Relationships

Addiction

Couples

 

I work with individuals, couples and young people.

 

 

 

 

All sessions and inquiries are treated with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

 

I am available for face-to-face appointments in beautiful Alexandra, Central Otago or via phone or Zoom appointments both of which can be made via the Make a Booking button above or you can email/call/text me with any inquiries you have.  Address for in-person appointments is:

42 Russell Street in beautiful Alexandra.

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• Mondays          10am - 7pm Zoom or phone appointments only

• Tuesdays          10am - 7pm In-person appointments

• Wednesdays    10am - 7pm In-person appointments

 

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Initial appointments:            Individuals | 30 mins / $60 

                                               Couples | 40 mins / $85

 

Follow up appointments:    55 mins / $120

 

 

 

 

The cost of counselling can be a barrier so I hope to accommodate this where I can with payment plans, using a sliding scale (wage based), letting you know of funding options you may be eligible for (please see below) or a reduction of fees.

 

I do understand this can very much be the reality of life so please don't hesitate to reach out to discuss.

 

​The following are options for subsidised/free counselling (in NZ):

 

Gumboot Friday Fund Free Counselling for all Young Kiwis – Gumboot Friday 

WINZ Supplier/Counsellor Disability Allowance - Work and Income 

ACC ISSC Registered Counsellor (Counselling and therapy (acc.co.nz)

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I am also a registered clinician with the following NZ Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP's):

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• TELUS Health 

• Workplace Support 

• Raise 

• Workplace Options