Meet Our Team

We only employ fully qualified counsellors who are registered with a relevant professional body. We also have a student counsellor available.
​Our counsellors work part-time so are not available every day.

DENISE

Dip.Counselling, MNZAC
​Team Leader
​and Counsellor  - Individuals

I believe in an authentic, person centred approach to counselling. I have a comprehensive experience of anxiety, depression, grief, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and pregnancy loss. Using a mix of therapies including Person Centred, CBT, Strengths Based, Solution Focused Therapy and more, I work with you with what issues you are facing in life at the moment.  

Denise is available for counselling on
​Thursdays and Fridays

LARISA

B.Counselling, MNZCCA
​Counsellor - Couples & Individuals

Relationship counselling is an area of passion for me and I work with a wide range of issues to bring hope and change to couples experiencing relationship challenges, such as communication, intimacy, negative patterns & cycles, recovery from affairs, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, parenting and separation. I draw on a variety of counselling frameworks, tailoring my sessions to meet the needs of my clients.
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​Larisa is available for counselling
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

DAVID

B.Counselling, MNZCCA
​Counsellor - Individuals

Working from a Strength-based perspective I incorporate elements of CBT and Narrative Therapy to address issues around anxiety, depression, and anger.  The nature of relational interactions between couples is also a focus.

David is available for counselling
​on Wednesdays, Thursday mornings and Fridays

BRONWYN

B.Counselling, PMNZCCA
​ Counsellor - Couples & Individuals

I am passionate about the local community & believe counselling provides a safe environment to explore problematic issues & create positive change in peoples lives.  The therapies that inform my counselling practice with couples & individuals are Strength-based therapy, Narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Client Centred Therapy.​

​Bronwyn is available for counselling on
​Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

CHRIS

B.Counselling, PMNZCCA
​ Counsellor - Couples & Individuals​

I believe there is great value in having a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space where people can process problematic issues in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals and couples with a range of issues. I draw from a variety of evidence-based counselling approaches which are found to be effective in helping people identify and deal with issues which cause them to feel trapped in their lives.   
 
Chris is available for counselling on
​Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

ROSANNE

BTI Student Counsellor, PMNZCCA
Student Counsellor - Individuals​

I am currently in my third year of study, working towards my Bachelor of Counselling. I offer a safe, supportive space where people can explore the issues that face them and find positive ways to move forward. I draw on Person-centred, Strength-based, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Narrative approaches.  
 
Rosanne is available for
​counselling on Fridays.

MATT

BTI Student Counsellor, PMNZCCA
Student Counsellor - Individuals​

I'm a 3rd year student working towards a Counselling Degree. I use elements of Client-centered, CBT and Narrative therapy. I aim to provide a comfortable and relaxed environment to listen and work with my clients to reach their goals.​

​Matt is available for counselling on
​Tuesday and Friday afternoons