Our approach

People come to therapy for many reasons — distress that won’t settle, the impact of trauma, feeling stuck in familiar patterns, or a sense that life has narrowed in ways that don’t reflect who they want to be.

Our work is grounded in process-based, trauma-informed therapy, with a strong foundation in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and contextual behavioural sciences. Rather than focusing only on diagnoses or symptom reduction, we work with the underlying processes that shape how people relate to thoughts, emotions, memories, and past experiences.

ACT is a flexible, evidence-based approach that supports people to develop a different relationship with difficult internal experiences, while moving toward what matters to them. This work is collaborative, practical, and paced with care. Therapy may focus on stabilisation and grounding, building skills for working with emotions, or gently addressing long-standing trauma responses and patterns — always guided by your needs and readiness.

There is no single “right” way to do this work. We adapt our approach to fit you, checking in regularly to ensure therapy remains useful, safe, and aligned with your goals.

What sessions look like

Sessions are 50–60 minutes and are structured, collaborative, and flexible. Together, we clarify what you would like support with, decide on areas of focus, and adjust the pace as needed. The length of your engagement will depend on your goals and circumstances and is discussed in the first session and reviewed over time.

Fees and funding

Sessions are $250 (including GST).

Some insurance policies provide subsidies for psychological services. We are a registered Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider, and eligible members may be able to claim sessions directly. We recommend checking your policy details with Southern Cross prior to engaging in therapy.

Some people may also meet criteria for partial funding through Work and Income (WINZ). Further information is available here:
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html

We are also contracted to provide services through Clearhead (EAP) and to personnel within the New Zealand Police.

We offer high standard and evidence-informed clinical supervision to a range of health professionals. In line with our values-informed approach to health practitioners' professional development, we offer flexible supervision rates to fit your clinical registration.

Group Consultation for Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs)

FACT in Practice is a small-group consultation space for Health Improvement Practitioners who want to sharpen their brief-intervention skills, strengthen confidence, and calibrate their practice within the realities of primary care.

The focus is on how you work in sessions — refining clinical moves, strengthening brief interventions, and supporting confident decision-making in primary care.

Groups are small, structured, and time-limited, offering a supportive and rigorous space to reflect on real clinical work and refine how you intervene — session by session.

ADHD and Neurodiversity Services

Do you wonder whether ADHD might explain some of the challenges you've experienced?

Many adults reach a point where they begin asking questions about themselves.

Why do I struggle to stay organised?

Why do I leave things until the last minute?

Why does it seem harder for me to focus, follow through, or manage everyday demands than it does for others?

For some people, ADHD may be part of the answer. For others, difficulties with attention, motivation, memory, overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, trauma, sleep, or autism can create similar experiences.

My role is to help you make sense of the bigger picture.

How I can help

I work with adults who are exploring questions about ADHD, neurodiversity, executive functioning, and emotional wellbeing.

Together we can:

• Explore whether ADHD may be contributing to your experiences

• Better understand patterns of attention, motivation, organisation, and overwhelm

• Consider the impact of anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, or other factors

• Identify strengths as well as areas of difficulty

• Develop practical strategies and recommendations for moving forward

Some people are seeking clarity for themselves. Others are looking for support with work, study, relationships, or treatment planning.

Assessment and Diagnostic Clarification

Where appropriate, I offer comprehensive assessments to help clarify whether ADHD or other factors may be contributing to your difficulties.

The assessment process may include:

• Clinical interviews

• Standardised questionnaires

• Review of relevant history and supporting information

• Exploration of alternative explanations and co-occurring concerns

• Written feedback and recommendations

Assessment recommendations are tailored to your circumstances and may be shared with your GP or other healthcare providers if you choose.

A Collaborative Approach

I believe that understanding yourself is often more important than receiving a label.

Whether ADHD is identified or not, the goal is to leave with greater clarity, practical recommendations, and a clear understanding of the next steps available to you.

Where appropriate, I can work alongside your GP, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, workplace, or education provider to support ongoing care.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you're wondering whether an assessment would be helpful, I recommend booking an initial consultation.

This provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, explore whether ADHD may be relevant, and consider the most appropriate next steps for your situation.

We provide supportive, non-pathologising readiness assessments for adults seeking gender-affirming surgery.

This assessment focuses on:

• Informed consent

• Psychosocial readiness

• Mental health stability (where relevant)

• Practical post-operative planning

Our approach is affirming and collaborative. The purpose of the assessment is not to evaluate the validity of your identity, but to support a safe and well-prepared surgical experience.

Assessments are aligned with WPATH Standards of Care Version 8 and Aotearoa New Zealand gender-affirming healthcare guidance.

Process

• Completion of intake form

• Two 50-minute sessions

• Letter provided within 5 working days of final session

• Letter reviewed with you before release

• Sent to surgeon only with written consent

If additional support is needed before surgery, we will create a clear plan together.