At Wingspan we are fortunate to have a great team of talented counsellors who each have different life experiences, interests and expertise.
All our counsellors are professionally trained and members of a professional body such as the New Zealand Association of Counselling, Australia New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW), or the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA). Most hold degrees in counselling and some are accredited by the Family Court. Wingspan is an approved service provider of the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki, and is audited annually.
Type of Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
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
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
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
Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services
Qualification
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 Home and Family. Prior to this role, Shelley was the North Shore Manager of Home and Family Counselling for eight years.
Availability
Monday, 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
30 years plus experience
Membership
Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
Bio
John is a Scottish-born New Zealander. He has over thirty years of experience working with families, couples and individuals.
John’s main modalities are person-centered and relational therapy. He also works eclectically and holistically to be able to meet each client’s unique character and needs. Within this framework, he draws on metaphor, humour, stories and other creative therapies to help each client move towards their fullest potential.
Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
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
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
Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services
Qualification
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.
He trained for eight years with the Auckland psychodrama training centre 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 understanding of the self.
Availability
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 & Saturdays
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
Post grad Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Membership
Member of New Zealand Psychological Society
Bio
Phoenix is a Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Since graduating and becoming registered she has followed her passion and continues to train in the developmental model of relationships and has expertise in working with couples.
Phoenix works in a collaborative, client-centered way, with a focus on building a solid therapeutic foundation that can support guiding clients to reach their therapeutic goals. She also uses a range of skills from other modalities within her work including ACT, strengths-based, evidence-based, exposure, and CBT.
Phoenix has a partner of 9 years and thoroughly enjoys spending time with friends and whanau, attending concerts, and being out on the water fishing.
Availability
Friday & Saturdays
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
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
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 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 clients’ 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
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
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
Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
Bio
Ginnie creates a supportive, open space for clients to explore their needs as they journey toward their preferred way of living. Ginnie is person-centered and focused on client strengths and strategies that work best for the individual. Her work history includes adult vocational education, governance, and organisational development.
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
Monday
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling | Adolescent Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
Post Grad Diploma in Counselling, Unitec
Membership
Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
Bio
Sheena is a compassionate, client-centred, counsellor with a focus on narrative and strengths-based approaches. Born in the UK, she comes from a Performing Arts background and incorporates this creative skillset into her practice. She aims to create a collaborative space, strengthening connections to a client’s preferred way of being.
Engaging in Counselling helped Sheena to navigate her own journey, encouraging her to honour individuality, personal knowledge and values. She is extremely grateful for the creative examination of life that counselling offers and feels passionate about sharing that invitation with others.
As an empathic counsellor, Sheena strives to build rapport and communicate with warmth, holding dignity, respect, and a non-judgemental, collaborative stance as key tenets of her work. LGBTQI+ friendly.
Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Counselling | Adolescent Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Yes – offers Clinical Supervision Services
Qualification
Membership
Member of New Zealand Social Workers registration Board
Bio
Lee joined 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
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
Membership
Provisional 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
Membership
In process with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
Bio
Jane is passionate about supporting her client’s 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 teenager, and three fur babies.
Availability
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Type of Counselling
Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Family Counselling
Clinical supervision services
Does not provide Clinical Supervision
Qualification
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
Thursdays
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