I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa and have now made Christchurch my new home. I left South Africa in 2016 to travel, explore and focus on self-growth before settling in New Zealand in 2019. Since then, I have worked in various clinical positions within a public agency and now work part-time.

One of my many passions (other than travel, music, film, and food) is connecting with people on a deeper intellectual and emotional level while supporting them through confronting experiences and life challenges. Seeing, understanding, and nurturing the inner being of my clients forms the basis of my work. I try to establish a sense of trust, reciprocity, and safety with clients by creating an emotional space that is inclusive and non-judgmental. In addition, I use my theoretical knowledge and training to provide focus, clarity, and structure to experiences and parts of themselves that feel chaotic, vague, or scary. I support clients to make things seem more manageable, figure out solutions to challenges that feel overwhelming, and plan a pathway forward to increase their overall functioning and sense of wellbeing.

My special interests are in the fields of anxiety and depression, adjustment to life stressors and health conditions, grief/loss, behaviour change, managing the symptoms of neurodiversity (Adult ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), and coaching/mentoring for personal and professional growth. I feel most comfortable working with adults and am experienced in working with the LGBTQI+ community. I use various theoretical models and adjust my style and modality to the client’s needs.

When I’m not working, you will likely find me meditating in my favourite chair, cooking while listening to music with a glass of red wine, or on the couch watching Netflix. I also like spending time in nature and often go on long hikes or leisurely walks along the beach. Otherwise, I will probably be vacuuming, cleaning, or meticulously organizing things around the house…