2. Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)
3. Or phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team)
If you need to speak to someone urgently about your gambling outside of our working hours, you can call the Gambling Helpline on 0800 655 654 or text 8006
Counsellor and mental health practitioner with a background in psychology, social services and mental health. My qualifications include a Master of Science in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and an MBA. A current board member of an art studio supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
Extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, family violence, addiction, major life transitions and other challenging life circumstances. Key areas of speciality and experience include:
Trauma and complex life experiences – supporting people affected by trauma, family violence, difficult family histories and significant life events.
Couple and family relationships – working with relationship difficulties, communication, conflict, trust, changing family roles and intergenerational dynamics.
LGBTQ+ wellbeing – providing affirming support around identity, relationships, family, belonging and life transitions.
ADHD and neurodivergence – working from a neuro-affirming perspective that recognises individual strengths, needs and ways of experiencing the world.
Workplace stress and wellbeing – supporting people experiencing work-related stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties, career transitions and challenges around professional identity.
My practice is person-centred, strengths-based and culturally responsive, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches according to each person's needs. I incorporate expressive arts, storytelling and creative approaches where helpful.
Fluent in English and Mandarin
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