Counselling is a collaborative process. You are in charge of what you choose to discuss, what your goals might be, what actions you may like to take.

The first session is often getting to know each other, learning about your context and concerns and bulding a foundation to launch from.

Counselling appointments are for one hour. You can visit weekly, fortnightly or even monthly, and times can be either set on a schedule or booked as we go along.

Yes! We will discuss the best scenario for online counselling such as whether you have a private space and secure internet connection.

I encourage you to attend all of your appointments as an investment into your wellbeing. After two missed appointments we may need to pause counselling until you are in a better position to be able to attend regularly.

Please contact me as far in advance as possible to change or cancel your appointment, or use the appointment calendar to make changes. Cancellations less than four hours prior to your appointment will incur the full fee amount.

Breastfeeding babies are most welcome, and babies who are not yet on the move! If you are unable to attend because you need to stay home with preschoolers or older children, please try to give as much notice as you can so we can reschedule.

I counsel individuals aged 17 and older.

If you are the parent of a young person and would like to discuss counselling for them, please fill in the contact form on the next tab. Or your young person can book themselves in if they prefer.

Please note that counselling sessions are confidential to the actual client and details will not be shared with parents/guardians without the client’s permission. See Terms and Conditions regarding the limits to confidentiality where there is risk of harm.

I do not counsel couples/relationships.

I can receive clients via ACC, WINZ, Aoake te Rā (suicide bereavement), Victim Support and some insurance providers. Please ask if there are other funding streams you are wondering about.

Please fill in the contact form on the next tab regarding your situation to see whether I can accommodate your needs.

I will provide you with bank details for an online deposit, or you can pay in cash. I can issue you a receipt for your records. Payment can be made in advance if you wish, or pay any time up to a week following your appointment.

Safe Place Counselling is not a crisis service. I am available for appointments only, within the times shown on the appointment calendar. My phone and email are not regularly monitored out of business hours.

If you are experiencing distress and need urgent help, please contact the services listed at the bottom of this page.

Certain complex issues may be outside my scope of practice (please feel free to inquire to discuss your specific needs). I do not counsel couples.

Everything that we discuss is kept completely confidential. According to NZCCA and NZAC guidelines, there is a limit to confidentiality when there is a concern for your safety or someone else’s. We can discuss this further at our first session.