Memberships: NZAC

Qualifications : Diploma Counselling, Diploma Yoga Therapy, Diploma Nutrition, Diploma Ayurveda (Natural Medicine) 

Areas of specialty

• Anxiety & depression

• Domestic Violence

• CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, SFT

• Gender and sexual identity

• Life changes, burnout

• Relationship issues

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Sexual abuse

• Stress & anger management

• Natural medicine

• Nutrition

• Yoga therapy

• Manfulness

• Art therapy 

• Children and youth 

• Couples therapy 

• Cout and Mediation Support

• Victim impact statement writing and support

Hi everyone, my name is Shona. I have been in the health sector for 15years - My counselling style includes the mind, body and soul. I Havev diplomas in nutritional health, natural medicine, yoga therapy and counselling and has spent 8 years specializing in domestic abuse and trauma. I am a very devoted and passionate therapist, and all of my clients receive specific healing plans for their wellbeing needs.

I use a range of approaches, including response-based therapy, gestalt therapy, attachment theory, trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), art therapy, visualization, strength-based therapy, Māori models of care, person-centered therapy, emotion focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, family systems, existential, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy (SFT), just to name a few.  This is your healing journey, and I would be privileged to walk alongside you on this.