Holistic counselling looks at the whole of you, your body, your mind and your spirit, rather than treating one problem in isolation. A lot of what we carry shows up in more than one place, so the way you sleep, the way you hold tension, the thoughts that loop at night, these are often connected. My work is to sit with all of it alongside you, gently, and see what wants to be understood.

Process Work is the main approach I use. It is a client-centred way of working that was developed by Arnold Mindell, drawing on Jungian psychology, quantum physics and Taoism. The idea behind it is that the things troubling you, the symptoms, the discomfort, the stuck feeling, are not just problems to get rid of. When we slow down and unfold them, they often carry the seeds of your own healing and reconnect you with a wisdom you already hold. If you would like to read more, I have written about Process Work here.

People come to me for all sorts of reasons. Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, anger, relationship conflict, and that heavy feeling of being stuck or not knowing which way to turn. Sometimes it is something clear and nameable, and sometimes it is just a sense that something is not right. You do not need to have it all worked out before you reach out.

Both. I see people face to face here in Auckland, and I also work over Zoom. Some people find it easier to talk from their own home, and others prefer to be in the room with me, so we can choose whatever feels right for you.

Yes, I work with both. Some people come on their own, and some come as a couple wanting to find their way through conflict or back to each other. If you are not sure which makes sense for your situation, just ask me and we can talk it through.

Yes. What you bring to our sessions stays between us. There are a small number of legal and safety limits that apply to all counsellors, and I am happy to explain those clearly at our first session so you know exactly where you stand. My aim is for this to be a place where you can speak freely and feel safe doing so.

The first step is simply to get in touch through the contact page, and we can find a time that suits you. If cost feels like a barrier, please do not let that stop you reaching out, as there are funding routes in Auckland that can help, and I have written about them here. Reaching out is often the hardest part, and I will meet you with warmth when you do.