Welcome, The Little Red Cottage
For Inner Healing & Wellbeing
-Restore balance, Embrace calm, Begin your journey within,
About Me & The Little Red Cottage
Graduate and Post Graduate Certification
I studied Counselling before moving into the Trauma Informed Holistic & Somatic space of Coaching. My training is from both recognised universities here in New Zealand and abroad. I have also trained with specialist programs in the UK, the States and Australia.
My training of integrative skills and techniques were chosen to build my craft in different stages of growth throughout my career.
I continue professional development to keep up in trauma-informed practices as well as in somatic therapies. This is an effort to provide effective, comprehensive support that is evidence based and relevant.
Something a little different
I offer Counselling and Holistic Therapies grounded in trained counselling.
Our approach emphasises action and change, acknowledging the past and fostering goals to move forward
Working from a peaceful, quiet home environment, I provide a stress-free space with coffee, tea, and chilled water. I am available evenings and weekends and tailor sessions to create practical tools for use during and outside of our meetings.
My goal is to build a strong partnership with you to achieve peace and growth.
Real world, boots on the ground experience
I started working with people at risk in the early 2000's . I went on to work with families who were affected by violence and people impacted by mental health.
I started running teams of counsellors and then regional contracts.
Finally I wanted a practice of my own where I can work with people who want someone that has a hard working ethic and therapeutic by nature:
But importantly qualified and experienced.
Wellington has had its shakes, so I work on a sliding scale.
I am a born Wellingtonian who returned about a decade ago; I love the windy city’s vibrant vibe, rich culture, and warm smiles despite the changes over the years that have rocked us a bit. This is why I work within your budget and do my best to make my services affordable. Feel free to email me with your story and any questions you have so we can work together in a partnership for healing.
An Area of Passion is in Emotions Long Held
Many of us in the healing industry have a specific passion. My focus here is on helping people heal from long held emotions. These emotions can sometimes just stay beneath the surface, but always there. A little bit of work can make a tremendous difference for both men and women who are dealing with long-held emotions, both current and historical.
My Practice
Mind & Body
Counselling & Mindfulness
Holistic Coaching
Science now recognises that the mind-body is so deeply connected far beyond how we viewed it as seperate parts in early traditional psychology.
Holistic Coaching
Counselling & Mindfulness
Holistic Coaching
Holistic Counselling is different from the often coined Life Coaching. It is Certified Recognised and Trauma-Informed Coaching, aligned with professional trusted bodies.
Counselling & Mindfulness
Counselling & Mindfulness
Counselling & Mindfulness
Counselling tools can help us to build a strong foundation to build our time together. Having trained with UK providers, the essence of Cognitive Therapies and Therapeutic approaches guide effective evidenced based outcomes.