Lorraine

Counsellor - Supervisor

Hi I'm Lorraine.

I am a registered counsellor and supervisor, with over 20 years experience. I currently provide these services via online platforms, or in the wider Motueka area by arrangement.

I work with compassion and humour, using encouragement and empowerment to make my client feel at ease.

Seeing the client as the expert on their own life, I work alongside them to identify issues causing distress, highlight their strengths and identify areas that need change.

I have family in Auckland, Wellington and the UK, I’m married and have an adult daughter and grandson.

When I have free time I love to sail and am a registered Day Skipper. The outdoors is my happy place - sailing, walking, cycling and swimming. I also love to read, watch movies and to catch up with friends near and far.

Counselling Services

I spend time developing the counselling relationship to build up trust and respect.

I use a variety of approaches to build resiliency, to increase a sense of well-being and to learn new skills to overcome adversity.

Approaches include Client Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Holistic Models of Wellbeing, Integrative Counselling, Solution Focused.

Supervision Services

I believe that Supervision should be affirming and restorative.

To this end I work alongside supervisees to respectfully explore the safety and effectiveness of their practice, encouraging them to share their strengths and vulnerabilities.

In particular, I focus on professional and personal growth, as well as monitoring my supervisee’s health and wellbeing to guard against professional overload or burnout.

I mostly supervise counsellors and people within the education profession, but welcome enquiries from other workplaces.

If you would like to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me.

Lorraine