Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.

I provide a safe, confidential, judgement-free space for you to unpack and explore what feels important.

How I can help

Reaching out for support can be frightening. Whether you have never engaged with a counsellor, had an unpleasant counselling experience, or are needing to find a new counsellor -  it can be daunting. I am here to support you and make the process as comfortable as possible.

Perhaps there is something specific you are wanting to focus on, like depression, relationships, stress, substance abuse, or anxiety.  It might be that you require a safe space to explore life at present, or some things that have happened in the past. I offer private counselling services tailored to your individual needs and requirements. This may be a set number of sessions, or an ongoing arrangement.

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen". Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness". 

- Brené Brown

About me

Hi, I’m Jess. I am an independent counsellor based in Auckland. It is my belief that sourcing mental health support is an act of courage and self-compassion. The helping relationship is something I have always been drawn to, and counselling was a natural fit for this.

My approach is simple. It is my belief that you, the client, are the expert on your life, I am here to walk alongside, support, and highlight your blind spots. My training has been in the Relational Integrative Model, which is a combination of Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have also undertaken training in:

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Addiction and Intervention

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Gender and Sexual Diversity

I am a provisional member registered with NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors) and hold a Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Counselling.

“Compassion is, by definition, relational. Compassion literally means 'to suffer with,' which implies a basic mutuality in the experience of suffering. The emotion of compassion springs from the recognition that the human experience is imperfect.”

- Kristin Neff

Let’s chat.