WELCOME!
Hi, I’m Amy!
I'm an accredited counsellor helping thoughtful, sensitive people to process past difficulties, accept themselves and find ways to live that feel authentic, meaningful and contented.
I also offer clinical supervision for counsellors and independent supervision for people working in related professional roles such as education, social and health care.
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I am based in New Plymouth (in Aotearoa New Zealand) and offer all my services online. I speak English and work with people worldwide.
Counselling
I work with thoughtful people who’ve spent years trying to fit in but still feel like outsiders. People who are tired of holding it all together. Tired of moulding themselves to fit in. People who are ready to take a deep breath and try to understand themselves more deeply. To feel more connected and begin to take steps to reshape their lives.
People who have a tiny bit of hope that just maybe they could find a way to allow themselves to flourish.
Clinical Supervision for Counsellors
I offer independent, confidential supervision for counsellors to help you pause, take stock and think things through. You’re welcome to bring whatever feels stuck, complex or emotionally charged and we can explore it together with care. I bring warmth, calm and experience, including specialist knowledge in working with children and young people. This is your space for honest conversation, gentle challenge and ethical reflection, away from the pressures of line management. You’re likely to leave with new ideas and perspectives, feeling clearer on what direction you’re going to take.
Supervision for helping professionals
​If you are someone working in education, social or health care then you likely deal with a lot of difficult situations and have minimal time to think about them. Independent supervision offers you a confidential relationship in which to reflect on and make sense of the work you’re doing and its impact on you. It’s a chance to process what’s on your mind, explore different perspectives and feel more grounded in your role. It isn't about performance targets. You set the agenda; I bring my therapeutic insight and experience to help you think things through. Our conversations are thoughtful, collaborative and shaped by what matters most to you at the time.
In Crisis?
Counselling usually takes time to set up - sometimes a few days, sometimes longer. If you or someone else is in a mental health crisis and you need immediate support or advice right now, then you can find details of some useful organisations to contact here.