Services
ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling
I am registered with ACC as a provider of therapy under the Sensitive Claims Service (SCS). This Service is fully funded by ACC to support people with therapy who have experienced a sexual assault.
I use an integrated model of therapy including Trauma Informed Therapy, Psychodynamic Principles, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Te Whare Tapa Wha and Narrative Therapy, amongst other models.
My approach is to see and recognise the individual, thus helping the whole being heal.
Alcohol and Other Drug Counselling
I am a registered addiction/problem gambling practitioner with DAPAANZ. I am experienced at working with people with a wide range of addiction problems. I am a private practitioner. This means that I am not funded by the Ministry of Health for this area of my work.
My therapeutic approach is to first understand the true nature of the addiction by understanding what is happening in the brain when addictions form. From there we work together to develop strategies that help people to move away from their specific addictions.
I have experience in working with people who have a range of addictions, including Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD), Gambling, Pornography, Screen Time and treating self-harm through an addiction lens.
I am an experienced AOD assessor. I am currently contracted to provide AOD assessments for the Nelson and Blenheim District Courts.
I also offer this service privately. All of my assessments are based the Te Ariari O Te Oranga framework for a Comprehensive Assessment. This framework allows the assessment to look beyond just the addiction and develop a full picture of the person.
Alcohol and Other Drug Assessments
I am contracted to Instep Ltd to provide EAP services to their clients. In this role I provide brief general counselling addressing problems such as depression, anxiety and work stress. I also provide brief AOD counselling under this contract to Instep clients.
Instep EAP Provider
I also provide private general counselling. I am experienced at working with people experiencing depression, anxiety and work-related stress.
I also have significant experience in working with men and women who are currently in or just getting out of abusive relationships.
My approach is client focused and incorporates a range of treatment models.
General Counselling
I am an Accredited Clinical Supervisor with DAPAANZ. I provide professional supervision to a range of people from varying industries that require supervision or where a public interacting professional desires supervision support.