Counselling Sessions

As a counsellor, I work with adolescents and athletes, supporting them through their mental health journey. This includes athlete mentoring and mental skills training.

I understand the pressures, challenges, and successes that come with sports, both on and off the field. Having spent over 20 years’ working in sports, I trained to become a qualified counsellor, specifically dedicated to supporting adolescents, athletes, and coaches in their wellbeing journey.

My experience

• Working in sport: former Coaching and Development Manager at the NZ Breakers, General Manager of Auckland Basketball, New Zealand age group Coach, National Camp Director for Basketball New Zealand. 

• Working with adolescents: former secondary school teacher, pre-elite pathway coach, current Director of Sport at an Auckland high school. 

• National-level athletes I have worked with include basketball, golf, cricket, baseball, rugby, rugby league, volleyball, athletics, rowing, hockey, cycling, and tennis.

My approach

I focus on person-centered counselling, which is about making you feel safe and supported. Through empathetic listening, I work with my clients to set the pace and focus on moving forward toward the achievement of their goals.

I work primarily with adolescents and young adults, of any culture and background.

I’m trained in a range of psychological modalities, such as CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).