About Counselling

People choose to talk to a counsellor for many reasons; because they are unhappy, or confused, or stuck in old patterns and are fed up with making the same mistakes. Others may be lonely, frightened or angry, or feel sad and lost or uncomfortably anxious. Many people are involved in problem situations they are not handling well and realise they want to manage things more effectively. Counselling helps clients to develop more satisfying and resourceful ways of living.


The Sessions

Picking the Right Counsellor

In all relationships, individuals have a tendency to get on better with some people than others. The same works in counselling and it is important to find the right counsellor to suit you. If we start working together and you feel that I am not the right fit, don’t give up. I will understand if you let me know, and without judgement I can help you find a counsellor who is the right fit for you. Sometimes it may take meeting several professionals to find the right person.

Location:

I offer VIDEO CALLING to people living in New Zealand and Washington State. (Kiwi’s: As I live in the U.S, I am only be available from early mornings, to early afternoon)

My preference is to use Zoom due to improved performance and encryption, but can fallback to most other video platforms should the need arise. Upon booking an appointment, you will be supplied with a link to the meeting.

FEE

Our first catch up is for 60minutes and offered at no charge. The aim of this first engagement is to meet and greet, gauge how you feel about working with me, and ask any questions about coaching and/or counselling.

NEW ZEALAND

Due to demand, I have founded a new Adult ADHD centric telehealth service specific to NZ called Beehyve Health.

Beehyve is a buzzing hub of adult ADHD-centric providers, including counsellors, coaches, nutitionist, naturopath and other practitioners, delivering services throughout Aotearoa via telehealth/Zoom.

Our focus is a safe and supportive place where you can find understanding, empathy and empowerment. We're here to give you strategies and resources so that you can find your place and reach new heights.

Beehyve is new and growing and are working to bring on more providers as we can.

My Individual fee at Beehyve is $180 NZ per hour (As I live in the U.S, I am only be available mornings and early afternoon).

UNITED STATES:

Individual fee $180 US per hour

I work as an Out of Network provider, this means I choose not to work with Insurance Companies/Managed Care Companies. I am able to provide an invoice with relevant info for you to get reimbursement from your provider.

Payment

Payment is due prior to session commencement. If for any reason I am unable to make it, a full refund will be organised immediately.

Cancellation

Notice for cancellation must be given at least 24 hours prior to the session if possible.
Cancellations less than 24hrs will be charged at the full rate of the session.

Session Length

Each session will last one 50 mins.. Every extra 30 mins will be charged at $$95.00.

Availability

PT Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 - 12.30pm
PT Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Friday, Closed.

NZDT Tuesday, 7am – 9.30am, Wednesday 7am - 3pm: Daylight Savings
NZT Tuesday, 5am – 7.30am, Wednesday 5am - 1pm: Non-Daylight Savings
NZT Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday & Friday: Unavailable.

Consistency

Sessions can be arranged casually, weekly or two weekly.

Duration

Work may be short-term or long-term depending on the issues presented.

Confidentiality

Trust is a vital part of the therapeutic journey and essential to this is the understanding that the content of your sessions is kept strictly confidential. I treat all communications in the strictest confidence; this includes initial enquiry calls.