Counselling is a collaborative process. You are in charge of what you choose to discuss, what your goals might be, what actions you may like to take.

Counselling appointments are for one hour. We will plan on 8 or fewer sessions and re-evaluate as we go along. You can visit weekly, fortnightly or even monthly, and times can be either set on a schedule or booked as we go along.

I can offer online counselling after our initial phone call. We will discuss the best scenario for online counselling such as whether you have a private space and secure internet connection.

I encourage you to attend all of your appointments as an investment into your wellbeing. After two missed appointments we may need to pause counselling until you are in a better position to be able to attend regularly.

Please contact me as far in advance as possible to change or cancel your appointment, or use the appointment calendar to make changes. Cancellations less than two hours prior to your appointment will incur the full fee amount.

Breastfeeding babies are most welcome, and babies who are not yet on the move! If you are unable to attend because you need to stay home with preschoolers or older children, please try to give as much notice as you can so we can reschedule.

I work with clients aged 15 and over. If you are the parent of a young person aged 15 or older and would like to discuss counselling for them, please fill in the contact form on the next tab. Or your young person can book themselves in if they prefer. Please note that counselling sessions are confidential to the actual client and details will not be shared with parents/guardians without the client’s permission. See Terms and Conditions regarding the limits to confidentiality where there is risk of harm.

I am in the process of establishing some of these affiliates. Feel free to use the contact form to check on your specific needs.

Please fill in the contact form on the next tab regarding your situation to see whether I can accommodate your needs.

If you are aged 18-25 I am pleased to offer you a reduced rate of $100 incl gst per hour.

If you are a current tertiary student, I am pleased to offer you a student rate of $90 incl gst per hour.

I will provide you with bank details for an online deposit, or you can pay in cash. I can issue you a receipt for your records. Payment can be made in advance and must be made within the week that the appointment occurs.

Safe Place Counselling is not a crisis service. I am available for appointments only, within the times shown on the appointment calendar. My phone and email are not regularly monitored out of business hours. If you are experiencing distress and need urgent help, please contact the services listed at the bottom of this page.

Complex mental health issues such as personality disorders, schizophrenia, bi-polar, psychosis, severe eating disorders.

Couples.

Everything that we discuss is kept completely confidential. According to NZCCA and NZAC guidelines, there is a limit to confidentiality when there is risk of harm to either you or someone else. We will discuss what this means in our first phone call and in our first session, so you can ask any questions you may still have about this.