I offer confidential, non-judgemental individual and couples counselling, clinical supervision and NZ Traffic Authority Vehicle Reistatement Assessments. I am also a registered nurse of more than 30 years, and as a counsellor of more than 25 I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of relationship, mental health and substance use challenges. I also specialise in working with people living with bipolar disorder and other chronic mental health and/or physical health condition(s). I will help you find the solutions that are right for you, in a supportive, non-judgemental, and collaborative way. As there is no 'one size fits all', our work together will take into consideration your personality, your goals and past experiences, to help you find the skills and strategies to move forward. Counselling Training: I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy models including: - Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Interpersonal Social Rhythms Therapy (an effective therapy working with people with bipolar affective disorder) - Solutions focused therapy - Motivational Interviewing - Brief Interventions Registrations and Professional Memberships: - Member of the NZ Association of Counsellors (MNZAC) - Practitioner Member of the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ) - Registered Clinical Supervisor - Registered Comprehensive Nurse (Nursing Council of New Zealand)