I bring 30 years experience and an optimistic and solution-focused approach. In our sessions you will move beyond problems to create inspiring new narratives and possibilities and practical ways to deal with problems. I work with adults, children, adolescents/teenagers/young people, and families. Since 2003 I have been trained one-on-one and supervised by David Epston, one of the world’s leading therapists, and the co-inventor of Narrative Therapy. I have published widely about my work, and present regularly at international conferences. I have taught counselling at postgraduate level in New Zealand for ten years and I am the CEO of an international programme in advanced narrative therapy. I am currently writing a book on narrative therapy with children and young people and families. I see problems in the context of wider cultural, societal and family issues rather than an expression of something that is ‘wrong with you’. I draw mostly on Narrative Therapy and incorporate Solution Focused Brief Therapy, The Journey Process, and other approaches in which I am trained, as needed. I am experienced with: *Anxiety *Panic attacks *Family therapy *family counselling *Women's issues including menopause, being a single parent, blended families and dating. *Relationship issues *Couples therapy *Childhood problems including separation anxiety, anxiety, fears, school issues, bullying, eating disorders, behavioural problems, parenting issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), stealing, blended family issues, sibling issues etc. *Adolescent problems *Identity issues *Grief and loss *Bereavement *Gender and sexuality issues *Career and workplace issues *Parenting *Eating disorders I am a full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) I am also a trained family therapist, child therapist, and Journey Practitioner. Please have a look at my website where you will find videos and testimonials at www.yourstory.org.nz and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Funding Options: Free counselling if your employer is registered with Clearhead or Ignite. Free sessions for young people aged 5-25 years may be available through I am Hope/Gumboot Friday if funding is an issue. I am a provider with Victim Support. Please contact Victim Support if you think you may be eligible.