I originally trained as a teacher before I became interested in counselling. However, my professional and personal experiences have motivated me to be a counsellor. I am a fully registered teacher, and I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and a member of SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of The Gifted). I trained as an Interactive Drawing Therapist (IDT) and held an advanced IDT certificate. I also trained as a Dream Therapist. I have an extensive interest in giftedness and researching this through a holistic approach. I hold a PhD from the University of Canterbury, a Master of Education from the University of Waikato, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory from the University of Auckland, and a Bachelor of Education from Auckland University of Technology. I am particularly interested in working with people who are connecting with the world differently.