Services Available
1:1 Child counselling sessions
1:1 Adult counselling sessions
1:1 Adult counselling sessions
Counselling for children is about letting them process their emotions and learn healthy ways of self regulation.
There can often be underlying anxiety due to friendships, problems at school, sibling rivalry, family breakups, or past trauma to name but a few.
In order to work through these worries in a safe and non threatening way, it is often effective to use play therapy or creative therapy. Playing is natural for children as is being creative which makes both of these modalities non threatening and safe.
1:1 Adult counselling sessions
1:1 Adult counselling sessions
1:1 Adult counselling sessions
Having a 1:1 session gives you a safe space to talk through life experiences, unpack traumatic events, process grief, find your mojo, establish routines, have support with parenting...in fact you can talk about whatever you want to talk about, as it is your session you get to decide!
Family counselling sessions
Family counselling sessions
Family counselling sessions
Counselling can be beneficial to families who are looking to understand and support each other, especially if home life has become more like a war zone rather than a peaceful place.
It can help to have someone who is not emotionally involved hold space where it is safe to share and discuss how each person is feeling. By allowing everyone to feel heard, family goals can be created, strategies can be put in place so that they are able to move forward and bring peace and calm back to the family home.
Couples Counselling
Family counselling sessions
Family counselling sessions
Counselling for couples can be beneficial if you have noticed that problems seem to be occurring in your relationship and the spark between you seems to have faded.
Having an impartial person facilitate sessions between you and your partner can create a safe space where you can share your thoughts talk through your worries and come up with solutions and strategies to work things out together.
Room to Reflect Counselling
My background
My goals when working with clients
My background
I was born in the UK and moved to New Zealand back in 2003. My family and I came here for a new life, one that was focused on family time. My happy place is being outside amongst nature so living in North Canterbury with beaches, rivers, mountains and forests all close by I can always find somewhere to recharge my energy.
I am married and have 2 adult sons as well as a German Shepherd Kobe. Kobe loves people and is loving my new role as it means he gets to sit in with clients if they request it!
I will be finishing my counselling degree in a couple of weeks and can't wait to say goodbye to studying and hello to my clients and new career. Prior to my new life as a counsellor l was a qualified Early Childhood teacher. I love children and have a real passion for working with them. I seem to have a natural ability to meet them at their level and have found that no matter in what capacity I meet them I can bring joy to their worlds. Perhaps it's just the big kid in me that isn't worried about what other people think so will happily sing and dance as if no one is watching!!! Which can't be a pretty sight I'm sure, but hey at least I am having fun!
Family is everything to me and for me raising two wonderful sons that I am so proud of fills my bucket everyday.
My Philosophy
My goals when working with clients
My background
I am a real people person and love to encourage my clients to be their best self. For me this means working with you to discover your strengths, find and follow your interests and most importantly embrace your authentic self.
It is crucial for you to build a sense of autonomy and to live with the understanding that you are doing the best that you can.
I love to listen to your stories, deepening my understanding of who you are and the direction you want to go in. I then work hand in hand with you to achieve your dreams.
I know that you have a very unique story to tell and because of this I tailor each session to you. Working collaboratively in a way that suits you, we will find a way that feels comfortable. My aim is for you to look forward to your sessions, to have fun during them and notice positive changes in yourself as you heal from past trauma and current stresses.
My goals when working with clients
My goals when working with clients
My goals when working with clients
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
A session with me will
- Facilitate behavioural change
- Help enhance your effectiveness and ability to cope
- Help improve your ability to establish and maintain relationships
- Help promote the decision making process
What to expect in a session...
Creative Counselling
Creative Counselling
Creative Counselling
Creative Therapy uses art forms such as dance, drawing or music to help clients process mental, physical and emotional issues in a fun and creative way
Play Therapy
Creative Counselling
Creative Counselling
Play is a natural activity for children to engage in. Children are encouraged to play with toys that interest them in a way that works for them. During this process I will help them explore emotions and deal with unresolved trauma
CBT
Creative Counselling
CBT
CBT stands for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. During sessions you will be invited to talk about issues you are struggling with, identify what is happening for you and find new ways to do things.
DBT
Person Centred Therapy
CBT
DBT stands for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. During a session you are encouraged to identify the way you behave in certain situations, see what is working and what isn't and then find ways that you could change your behaviour to improve your life.
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy is the basis for all of my sessions. What this means is that whilst I work with you I provide a safe space that gives you the time to talk freely with no judgement.
Mindfulness
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
When life gets a bit much and you are feeling overwhelmed it is important to have some strategies to use to help calm you.