About Me

​I have more than 32 years experience in working in working with children, adolescents, and families.  I specialise in working with couples in the Imago method.  I have been a Family Court Counsellor for over 20 years and offer Family Dispute Resolution services as well.

I have offices in Central Wellington and also Raumati.

Initially in my career I trained and worked as a Primary School Teacher. Whilst I was teaching  I realised that I was passionate about psychological and emotional health, and family relationships.  I love to work deeply with people and re-trained  initially as a Social Worker and later as a Psychotherapist.  I love helping people to live happier more satisfying lives.  That is why I am still doing this work after 28 years! 

As time has gone by I have realised that there is a strong connection between the mind and body and this is what led me to train to become a Yoga teacher.  Yoga can have a profound effect on Anxiety and Depression as well as a number of physical ailments. 
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When working with clients I carry out an assessment in the first appointment and work out with them what we think they will need in terms of assistance.  Everyone is different therefore frequently what they need is different.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

INDip. Tchg. Dip Soc. Work. QSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Certified Transactional Analyst 
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
Certificate in Clinical Supervision
ACC ISSC Supplier/Provider
FDR Mediator
Family Court Counsellor
Internationally Qualified Yoga Teacher (KHYF)

Member of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists
Member of Imago Relationships New Zealand
Member of the International Transactional Analysis Association
​Member of AMINZ