Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Southland

Penelope is a Registered Social Worker, Somatic Practitioner, and Yoga Teacher who integrates trauma-informed care, intuitive movement, somatic touch and ritual to guide individuals and couples through healing, transformation, and growth.

Kia Ora and welcome, Take the first step toward healing—counselling is your bridge to a brighter self. It’s okay to be, and sometimes feel, a little messy. Life is messy and I know this isn’t easy! But you don’t have to do it alone, so I am so glad you are exploring options to support yourself. You deserve this! If you are struggling and need someone to talk too, you are in the right space. I work with individuals, teens and parents/families as well as ethnic minorities.

My name is Nicola, and I am an eating disorder recovery coach. An eating disorder not only affects the person suffering from it but the whole family too. For this reason, I also focus on helping the family through this journey, advising on how to best support the client at home and in day-to-day life.