Canterbury

I offer a relaxed, safe and non-judgemental atmosphere where you can allow yourself to explore the challenges you face and find acceptance with the past and things that cant be changed. I will walk with you through your struggles and assist you in finding a sense of understanding and peace.

Welcome to my page, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Grief, anxiety, trauma, or disconnection may be weighing you down. My clients often long for a space where they don’t have to pretend, where they can simply be themselves and feel fully accepted.

I have a special interest and experience with cultural and neuro-diversity, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I tailor my therapeutic approach according to each client's individual needs and wants. Although I mainly draw from person-centered and solution-focused therapy modalities, I often integrate aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Supporting clients to change unhelpful patterns, and find connection and meaning in their life are key aspects of my counselling.

Are you feeling distressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lost? I support adults to ease emotional suffering and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and steadiness. Drawing on Counselling, Psychology and NLP, I help with anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. My approach is warm, respectful and non-judgmental, welcoming cultural, spiritual, gender, sexual and neurodiverse identities.

I provide a calm and compassionate space where you can pause, reflect, and feel genuinely supported. Together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, stress, low mood, past trauma, or questions around cultural identity and belonging. Through our work together, my aim is to help deepen your understanding of yourself and support your journey toward healing and meaningful personal growth.

My name is Cate, and I work as a counsellor here in Christchurch. I offer Individual counselling for all life issues such as grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, support for living with chronic health issues, relationship issues and all the things that make life challenging at times. I am an ally for those identifying as LGBTQAI. l I work both face to face and online (within New Zealand). I am also an ACC Counsellor