Are you struggling with personal challenges or relationship or family problems, grief, anxiety or overwhelm? In our sessions you will move beyond problems to create inspiring new possibilities and solutions. I will bring you warmth, understanding and a light-hearted, solution-focused approach. As we work through whatever problems are bothering you, we will bring back your hope and your belief in what is possible for you in life. I can also help you to connect with others and heal relationships. 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 and presented widely about my work. 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 *Family therapy *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 *Grief and loss *Gender and sexuality issues *Career and workplace issues *Parenting *Eating disorders ....and other issues 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. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at [email protected]. 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.