Our counsellors

Type of Counselling

• Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• PhD in psychology, University of Auckland

Trained in narrative therapy, Unitec (2006)

Membership
Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

For Maree counselling is a collaborative and respectful process. It involves reflecting on the ways people are being influenced by and are influencing the problems they experience and how this is shaping their sense of themselves and their relationships. In counselling we will discover and make possible alternative options, resources and directions to support the change you seek.

Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Type of Counselling

• Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling | Adolescent Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services

Qualification

• • • Bachelor of Social Practice Major in Counselling, Unitec
    • Certificate in Supervision Human Services New Zealand 

   

  Membership
  Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

   

  Bio

  Shelley Anderson started in the position of Executive Director in March 2014, however, she is not new to Wingspan (formerly Home and Family Counselling). Prior to this role, Shelley was the North Shore Manager of Home and Family Counselling for eight years. Shelley joined Home and Family 11 years ago as a counsellor before moving into the management role. 

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  Shelley has worked predominantly in the Not-for-profit sector alongside managing a small private practice for several years providing Family Court counselling alongside the provision of counselling for individuals, couples, young people and families. Shelley has also co-facilitated both parenting programmes and youth groups in schools. Shelley provides clinical supervision for students and practitioners, and this continues in her role as Executive Director.

   

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  Availability
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling  | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• PhD in migration studies and family history, University of Edinburgh
• Post Grad Diploma in Counselling Theory.

Membership
A provisional member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Counsellor or Kaiwhakamahereora: the person who supports you to plan your own well-being. All of us get thrown off balance at times: distressing events, ongoing stress, and tiredness, unresolved grief or hurts from the past, fears for the future, and tensions in our relationships all impact our bodies and minds in ways that impede our natural ability to live purposeful and fulfilling lives.

As a counsellor, Rosalind (aka Rosa) works with clients in a closely collaborative and compassionate way so that together we can explore issues at depth, be open to natural processes of emotional healing, resolve conflicts, and find workable strategies to foster and sustain supportive change. Rosa works with individuals, couples and families. She supports you to find a way forward that accords with your values and hopes and builds on your resources and strengths. She has a special interest in mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapies such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focussed Therapy), and also in ways that communication processes and contextual shifts can assist the effective ‘rewiring’ of our brains to combat the effects of stress, trauma, depression, anxiety and shame. Rosa has lived and worked in different cultural settings and was a university teacher, staff mentor and supervisor of research students for many years.

Availability
Saturday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling  | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Adolescent Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• BA Psychology Honours, University of South Africa (Unisa)
  Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Practice, Weltec

Membership
New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Clarence (aka Cash) regards counselling as a devotion to assisting others in a collaborative journey to achieve their goals, overcome barriers and to explore alternatives in their lives which will create meaning, fulfilment, harmony and stability.

As an integrative systemic counsellor, he has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups who present with diverse issues including relationships and mental health.

He has a successful background in teaching various cultures for many years across three continents.

Availability

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday (North Shore)

Tuesday and Thursday (Central Auckland)

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling  | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification
Diploma in Counselling, Laidlaw College

Membership
New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Eileen was a Medical Lab Scientist at the Auckland Hospital prior to becoming a counsellor 10+ years ago.  When her children were young, Eileen chose to stay home to take care of them and worked part-time as a counsellor. During this time she handled many different cases with children, teens and adults with relational issues. Her areas of expertise are self-worth, grief and loss, mental illness, pre and post marriage counselling and Christian counselling.

Eileen has lived in different countries in Asia and North America and was herself an immigrant to New Zealand in 1995. She understands how cultural differences play a big role in a person’s view or thinking.  She has experience in working with people of different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. She is fluent in two languages; English and Mandarin; and two dialects; Cantonese and Taiwanese. 

Being able to journey with her clients is her passion. She believes there is a truth for everything. “The person is not the problem; the problem is the problem.” (White, 2007).

Availability
Wednesday (North Shore)
Friday (Central Auckland)

Type of Counselling

• Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services

Qualification

• Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy, Human Development & Training
• Dream Leadership Certificate, Margaret Bowater Workshops
• 8 years study undertaken with Auckland Psychodrama Training Centre

Membership
Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

David came to New Zealand at the age of 32 from Britain. Throughout his adult life, he has had a passionate interest in self-discovery and understanding. He has worked as a full-time counsellor since then, supporting people with, grief, anxiety, loneliness, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties. He has a love for working with couples and is part qualified as an Imago therapist and is also using skills learned from Susan Johnson’s Emotional Focused Therapy to support creating loving and intimate relationships.

David has deep compassion for people with trauma and supports them in a person-centered way by helping clients to heal early wounds and gain skills to deal with life’s challenges, often using the I.F.S (Internal Family Systems) approach.

He trained for eight years with the Auckland psychodrama training center and enjoys working with action methods and addressing early family experiences as needed for healing and awareness. He has a love for working with dreams and has trained with Margaret Bowater and completed a dream leadership certificate. He enjoys supporting others to find purpose and meaning in their lives through meditation and insight inquiry to deepen their understanding of the self.

Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling  | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification
Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Membership
Provisional Member New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

She uses an integrative and relational framework to work alongside clients with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, loss, and grief. Jacqui’s lived experience enhances her perspective and understanding of clients experiencing a range of challenges. Jacqui’s passion is to support clients overcome life’s difficulties.

Jacqui works collaboratively and sensitively. Using client goals to make meaning of their experiences, she helps them achieve their aspirations and find contentment. Using different therapeutic approaches and methods, Jacqui allows the client to be the ‘expert in their own life’ (Narrative therapy). Working collaboratively enables clients to discover their strengths, hopes, and dreams. Jacqui welcomes client diversity across the lifespan and is culturally aware. She looks forward to working with your individual needs.

Availability
Friday & Saturday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• • In final year of a Master of Counselling, University of Auckland.

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Islay (she/her) is a compassionate person-centred practitioner who loves creative therapies. She aims to create a friendly, collaborative space where people feel safe to explore their experiences, identify and draw on their strengths, and navigate toward their preferred way of being.

Before returning to study, Islay worked in marketing and fundraising for mental health and disability charities in Scotland and New Zealand. She loves meeting new people and journeying with them as they deepen their understanding of themselves, explore new possibilities, and find fulfillment and joy.

LGBTQI+ friendly

Availability
Monday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• • In final year of a Bachelor of Health Science - Counselling Major, Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Annette’s experience mentoring youth and working alongside people with disabilities led her to study for a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling.

Annette (she/her) is compassionate, authentic and non-judgemental. Client-centred counselling is at the core of her practice. She takes a holistic approach to fully understand her client's needs and utilises transactional analysis, narrative and creative therapies where required.

She has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, behavioural difficulties and grief. Her approach creates a supportive and collaborative space, helping clients identify and draw on their strengths to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Availability
Monday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• • • Graduate diploma in psychology, Massey University | In final year of a Bachelor of Counselling at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Helen is currently completing her third and final year of a Bachelor of Counselling at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute where she has developed a passion for working alongside clients from a person-centred and strength-based perspective.

With a background in teaching English as a second language, Helen enjoys working with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Availability
Friday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• • In final year working towards a Bachelor of Applied Counselling, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Before starting her learning at Manukau Institute of Technology, Frances’s career path was in accounting and finance management where listening and supporting people were key to their success in the team. Disability brought forward the need for Frances to train for a new career that utilises her natural abilities, empathy, and passion.

Frances has always had a passion to support people in need. Her learning at MIT has deepened the importance of supporting others to rediscover their own abilities and skills to manoeuvre through any impasse they may come to.

Frances has a deep interest in working alongside people who have experienced trauma, problems with interpersonal relationships, grief, and difficult life changes that limit their potential and well-being.

As a Mum of two children, 20 and 10, Frances has personal experience with ADHD and child learning difficulties. Despite these little speed bumps, she cherishes the young woman her daughter has become and the wonderful young person her son is becoming.

Availability
Friday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• Grad Diploma in Counselling from Massey University | Currently working towards a Master of Counselling

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Moving from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, Ginnie brings the experience of immigration and settlement, family trauma and building resilience. Ginnie creates a collaborative and supportive strength-based relationship to support clients as they journey toward their preferred way of living.

Availability
Monday (Central Auckland)

Tuesday (North Shore)

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling |  Couples Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services

Qualification

• • • Bachelor Of Social Work Honours, Massey University

Membership
Member of New Zealand Social Workers registration Board

Bio

Lee joined Wingspan (formerly Home and Family) after 15 years in child and adolescent mental health, working with families and is a registered social worker. Lee works with all ages, individuals, couples and families and has considerable experience with separated and blended families. Lee’s specialist area is working with family dynamics to adjust and to adapt chronic systems where communication has broken down.

Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling | Adolescent Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• • • Bachelor of Science (BHSc) - Counselling Major, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Membership
Full Member New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Gemma has a teaching background prior to training in counselling, which has added a lot of value to her work with families in the counselling arena. Gemma engages well with a wide range of people facing equally diverse challenges.

She provides a supportive, empathic environment in which she will work collaboratively with clients to explore their concerns and together clarify goals and find solutions, harnessing all existing supports.

Availability
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• Post Grad Dip Counselling, Auckland University | Studying for a Masters in Counselling at Auckland University

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Jane is passionate about supporting her clients through the challenges they are experiencing. She draws from a range of theories and approaches and adapts these to best meet the needs of the people she works with, providing ideal ways of relating and problem-solving. Following her client’s lead, she aims to identify and build on clients’ strengths and interests to help people achieve their goals, and find authenticity, fulfilment, and peace.

She has experience with children, adults and families who are struggling to adapt to: life’s transitions; living with anxiety; chronic health concerns; disability; grief; and neuro-divergence. She can also help with relationships, parenting and identity concerns.

Jane is a bicultural, New Zealand mum of two young teenagers and three fur babies.

Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling

Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision

Qualification

• Bachelor in Social Practice - Counselling Major, Unitec
• Diploma of Higher Education & Distinction in Psychology, Napier University United Kingdom
• Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Parenting Education, ARA Institute Christchurch

Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Bio

Through the power of conversation, we get to examine the lens with which we view ourselves and our lives. Alida places great emphasis on values and believes that conflict arises when we are living from a place that does not align with our values. Identifying your values and examining the role they currently play in your life takes us on a journey and helps to identify the skills and strengths you already hold. These form the basis from which change can take place.

Holding a specialist interest through the transition to parenthood journey, Alida works with individuals or couples as they navigate the life and relationship changes of pregnancy and parenting.

Alida is gaining experience working with a variety of life challenges including depression, anxiety and life changes. Drawing from a range of theories, Alida adapts her approach to meet the individual needs of her clients.

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu – Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar.

Availability
Thursday