Petersgate tertiary trained counsellors are carefully selected and subject to professional standards of training, ongoing supervision and annual performance reviews.

Annekatrien enjoys the process of clients discovering who they are meant to be. She uses her understanding of psychology as well as various counselling methods with a base of Solution-Focused Therapy in her sessions.

Darryn studied Person Centred and Narrative Therapy at Laidlaw College and has completed a course in Emotionally Focused Therapy (for couples). He sojourns with children (13+) and adults, with particular interests in relationship issues, grief, loss, depression and anxiety.

I see my role in supporting you through distressing times, and help you make informed and healthy decisions about yourself, your relationships and your future. I work with past trauma and its impact on today’s life, anxiety and depression, and feel passionate about relationships or parenting issues.

I provide a non-judgmental and safe environment, where we can explore issues, chosen by the client. The models I use in individual work are Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. I often provide clients with psychological maps out of the Pattern System to help them orientate on their journey.

I also offer Couples Counselling, where I work in line with the Developmental Model, helping clients with practical guidelines that they can apply in challenging situations.

Jeff uses a Person-Centred approach. He is passionate about working alongside and gently empowering people. He has a particular interest in counselling individuals grappling with grief and loss, depression, parenting and life/work balance.

Melanie offers a safe, nurturing space by attending to the relationship. She uses a Person-Centred approach and walks alongside clients in a gentle and compassionate way. She has a particular interest in working with issues around grief, loss, depression and offers mindfulness skills.

Nancy has trained in the solution-focused approach, and works from a person-centred and holistic framework. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, uses creative therapeutic modalities and draws from life experiences. She sees her work as journeying alongside those whose lives have been disrupted by change, dislocation, grief, loss, disempowerment, and painful memories.

I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Counselling degree in Person Centred Counselling, in my second year. At Petersgate I enjoy working alongside my clients in a therapeutic partnership, to help clients realize their potential to live "the good life" through engaging their inner voice, acknowledging their autonomy, empowering them to find their own authentic way of being in their world, according to their needs, values, and beliefs.

Don is an experienced Counsellor who has worked for: the Home and Family Society; Relationship Services, EAP and the Family Court. He is married with five adult children and grandchildren. He has facilitated groups for couples, separation, step parents, grief and Triple P Parenting. Don enjoys Chaplaincy, learning Te Reo, films and fishing.

For me counselling is about discovering the life you want to live.  It's not about finding the problems, its about finding what works and doing more of it.

I believe that every person has worth and value and this is reflected in my work.

If you are looking for a place to be heard and a place where your experiences are accepted and respected, then you're welcome.

Lesley provides a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for clients to work through the difficulties they are facing. Grounded in the person-centred approach Lesley believes that change is possible when clients feel heard and accepted. Lesley attends to the whole person (body, mind and spirit) and enjoys using creative therapies with clients where appropriate.

Yvonne is a registered psychologist in NZ and UK. Her training includes counselling, psychology and neuroscience. Her counselling work is grounded in Person-Centered foundation which appreciates the growth of an individual. Yvonne is interested in doing individual emotional-behavioral counselling, marital counselling, family therapy and parenting psychoeducation. Her Asian background enables her to communication with people who speak Cantonese and Mandarin.

John uses a Solution-Focused approach to counselling, paired with his philosophical curiosity. He seeks to explore with his clients what difficulties they are facing, their hopes for what differences they will experience after counselling, and together consider the possibilities that exist for making small changes to bring about those differences. He is an avid gamer, football fan, and used to run a computer repair business. He plays indoor football and squash. He is passionate about working with people managing anxiety and depression, as well as supporting fellow gamers that want to find a better balance between the many benefits of gaming and moving towards the future they desire.

Fea is passionate about supporting and working alongside people, creating a warm non-judgemental therapeutic environment as they navigate life's difficulties. She has felt grateful to have worked in a mental health and addiction service and believes in empowering people to connect with their own inner wisdom, to equip people with strategies and self-understanding toward a greater sense of strength and freedom. She uses a mix of modalities including creative, somatic and parts work on a foundation of person-centred therapy depending on what fits for the individual.

I have a background in nursing and community support work in mental health. My aim is to journey with my clients in a trusting, empathetic and non-judgmental way. I believe in providing a safe environment of acceptance in which each client can explore their difficulties and be empowered to trust their own wisdom to bring change and hope in their lives. I use person-centred and narrative therapies to facilitate this change and new hope in the whole person. I have an interest in anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues.

Sarah is a 2nd-year student studying a post-graduate Diploma of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) at the University of Canterbury. She is passionate about helping others to regain confidence in themselves and work collaboratively on a journey together to build a stronger pathway forward. Identifying and developing life skills in a safe non-judgmental and empathetic environment. As a registered physiotherapist, Sarah has experience working with young people, disabilities, anxiety, and pain management.

Dominique is currently working towards her Bachelor of Counselling. She works with a Person-Centered approach and is passionate in working with clients to provide a safe and warm environment for clients to navigate life's challenges. Dominique believes in empowering individuals to connect with their inner wisdom and self. 

Tessa works using a relational and trauma-informed approach to counselling, seeking to provide a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. Her focus is on working with people to understand their unique self and life experiences, and creating space for people to explore new ways forward. She is currently a provisional member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

I am currently in my 3^rd year of studying at Laidlaw College towards my B. Counselling degree. I am now in my second year on placement at Petersgate where I am using mainly person-centred and narrative therapies in my approach with clients. I believe it is  important to provide a place where my clients feel valued, listened to and supported, in this way enabling them to explore their life stories and understand how what has happened and is happening to them affects the way they understand and see themselves, helping them to trust in the wisdom and strengths which they have within themselves to reach their full potential.

As the Referral Coordinator with Petersgate Counselling Centre I am usually the first person who contacts each new client seeking counselling.

My role is to then advise the client of Petersgate’s services, processes and procedures, answer any questions, negotiate with the client the appropriate counselling fee, assess the urgency of the clients situation, match the client with the most appropriate counsellor and then arrange the earliest possible counselling appointment.

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Having been a registered nurse working in mental health for over 25 years, I am now pursuing my Masters in Counselling degree through Massey University. I was introduced to a beautifully compassionate counselling modality a few years ago, Internal Family Systems, which has initiated this new direction. I am trained to Level 2 in this modality which works holistically, acknowledging the importance of taha wairua/spiritual wellbeing, taha hinengaro/mental and emotional wellbeing, taha tinana/physical wellbeing and taha whānau/family and social wellbeing. I also work from an ADHD lens, having been diagnosed with this only last year.

Peter is training in Person-centred counselling and Narrative therapy through Laidlaw College. He values empathy and understanding each person's story. Peter seeks to get alongside each client and journeying with them for as long as they need in order to help them find their bearings and get back on track with their life.

Kia ora, I’m Caroline. I am currently working towards a Master of Counselling in Solution Focused therapy, with additional training in ACT. I also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Family psychology.

I believe that people are the experts in their own lives and counselling creates an environment that is accepting, empowering and safe, so that with the support of a counsellor they can work at building the mental, spiritual and physical life they want.

I work alongside children, adolescents and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds, and have experience supporting people facing challenges with attachment, behaviour, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. I love the outdoors and feel blessed to live in beautiful Aotearoa.

Sara is in her final year of a Master of Counselling Studies (MCounsStud) through Massey University, having previously studied a BA psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling and Guidance). Training in pluralism, she draws from a range of counselling modalities including Person Centred, Gestalt and ACT and includes indigenous wellbeing models such as Te Whare Tapa Whā in her approach. Sara has been working with youth for the past 3 years and enjoys creating a space in which clients can be empowered to enhance their own mana.

Sasha grounds her practice in Person-Centred therapy and Narrative therapy, seeing the client as the expert of their life and experiences. Her gentle approach is non-judgemental, empathetic and genuine. Outside of counselling Sasha is a lover of books, crafts and casual gaming.

I am a second year student, training towards my Bachelor in Counselling, using the Person Centred Approach. Journeying with my client towards inner peace and acceptance in all areas and aspects of their lives is my passion.  Allowing them to be their true selves in the safety of the counselling room, and supporting them every step of the way.