Person-centered counselling blending evidence-based and holistic approaches to support your unique needs.
A pluralistic approach.
My approach is pluralistic, which means I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies depending on what’s best for you - whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, grief, trauma or simply need a space to talk things through.
I help support adults, couples and youths with:
Gottman-informed Couples Counselling
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Anxiety
Burnout and Stress
Identity
Depression
Men’s Mental Health
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals
Spiritual Transitions
Cultural Identity & Belonging
Services and Pricing
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Individual Counselling
Sessions for individuals are 50 minutes long and can be in person at my office in Howick, held via secure virtual connection or by phone if you prefer.
The fee is $119 NZD for a 50-minute session. No referral is required.
30-minute sessions are also available upon request for $79.
Book your free, 15-minute phone consultation today.
Give a call today with any questions +64 09 802 5636 Or send an email enquiry to FourPillarsCounselling@gmail.com
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Couples Counselling (Gottman Method)
Couples Counselling sessions are also available. I follow the Gottman Method, and these sessions are 70-minutes long for $169.
Learn more about the Gottman Method, and if it might be right for you and your partner here.
Book your free, 15-minute phone consultation today.
Give a call today with any questions +64 09 802 5636 Or send an email enquiry to FourPillarsCounselling@gmail.com
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Youth Counselling
I welcome enquiries for youth counselling. I can provide a safe, supportive space tailored to your specific needs. I’ve spent over 5 years working with young people and currently serve as a volunteer counsellor at a primary school once a week in Auckland.
If your young one needs support, feel free to reach out: +64 09 802 5636 or FourPillarsCounselling@gmail.com.
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For Practitioners
With an MBA, years of business leadership and entrepreneurship experience—from serving as COO of a U.S. company to starting multiple successful ventures—I also offer guidance to counsellors, therapists, and psychologists who want support in launching and growing their own private practice. Enquire via +64 09 802 5636 or FourPillarsCounselling@gmail.com. Rates will vary depending on need and scope.
Therapeutic Approaches
No two people are the same, which is why I take an integrative and person-centred approach to counselling. Rather than applying a single method to every situation, I draw from a range of evidence-based and humanistic approaches depending on your goals, strengths, and circumstances. Together, we create a counselling experience that is tailored to you.
Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)
At the heart of every session is a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen and heard. Person-centred therapy is built on empathy, respect, and authenticity, allowing you to explore what’s important to you at your own pace. This forms the foundation of all my work.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, practical approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. If you're struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk, or unhelpful habits, CBT can help you learn new ways of thinking and coping.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you become more present, more flexible, and more values-driven. Rather than trying to "get rid" of uncomfortable feelings, ACT supports you in making space for them and taking meaningful action in your life anyway.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
This forward-looking therapy focuses on what’s working, rather than what’s wrong. Together, we identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and find simple, effective steps to get there, often faster than you think.
Te Whare Tapa Whā
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a holistic Māori model of wellbeing that sees health as a wharenui (meeting house) supported by four pillars: taha tinana (physical), taha hinengaro (mental/emotional), taha wairua (spiritual), and taha whānau (family/social). When one wall is weakened, the whole structure is affected. This approach helps you understand your wellbeing in balance—body, mind, spirit, and relationships—so you can strengthen each part and feel more grounded and whole.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy explores the stories we tell about ourselves and our lives. Sometimes experiences, relationships, or difficult events can shape unhelpful narratives about who we are. Together, we examine those stories, identify alternative perspectives, and create space for new possibilities and greater self-understanding.
Existential Therapy
Existential therapy explores questions of meaning, identity, purpose, freedom, and personal responsibility. It can be particularly helpful during periods of uncertainty, grief, life transition, or when you find yourself asking deeper questions about who you are and how you want to live.

