I am currently fully committed elsewhere and have closed my private office. Apologies to past and new clients who might be disappointed. Malvern has experienced practitioners available, just search on the NZAC website for someone qualified. I wish you well in finding a therapist that is right for you. Remember that Gumboot Friday funding is available for a limited number of sessions for anyone under 25 years, you can search for a therapist on their website.I would like to thank all past clients, it has been a privilege to work with you. Best wishes, Anna

Thinking you should implement some changes in your life and actually turning that into reality can be two different things. Sometimes old habits, beliefs and past experiences can get in the way of making things happen. Sometimes you are trapped trying to implement lifestyle changes within a wider family system. How do you make it all happen when you are exhausted from just trying to stay on the work/life treadmill?

Health Coaching...

is an holistic approach to managing aspects of your life that support wellness. You may have discussed changes with your doctor but have struggled to implement those changes into your life. Maybe you just need some support to kick into gear and make things happen.

Anyone who has discussed a need to make diet or lifestyle changes with their doctor can bring their challenges my way where we can set goals, adjust their mind-set, remove barriers and take action.

Mental Skills Coaching or Counselling...

I have been helping clients change their thinking and their behaviours for many years. Using NLP coaching strategies in a FACT based model, hundreds of people have changed their lives for the better and leave my office feeling more empowered, lighter and stronger. Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) and a Person Centred approach aims to help you be your best self more often. I believe we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us at the time. Learning new strategies to deal with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and grief will allow you to tackle life in the way you want to, broadening your perspective to get you 'un-stuck', building flexibility and resilience.

A Qualified Professional...

I am constantly involved in professional development. I hold a Bachelor of Social Services (Counselling) (distinction) alongside a Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology. This really built on my skills and knowledge as a trained teacher and NLP Master Practitioner and I am confident and enthusiastic about the work I do with children and young people as well as adults. I am a fully Registered Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Having co-developed and facilitated a CDHB funded programme for adults with anxiety which has been independently established as reducing anxiety and depression symptoms and improving wellbeing for participants, and has now been running for over 10 years; I am confident in my approach and outcomes for my clients.

During 2017 I also undertook and completed a Certificate in Nutrition. This has enabled me to really round out my coaching skills with a sensible and holistic approach to health & wellness coaching. I have become more and more fascinated by the link between brain and body and there is much exciting research going on in this area. So often my clients feel their mental skills and health are compromised by their diet or physical health. It is a huge thrill to feel I can enable them to instigate any changes they want or need to make in their lifestyle in a way that supports all of their goals.

A Children's Specialist...

I am currently working part-time as a counsellor in the Health Centre at the University of Canterbury. Having previously worked as a counsellor in a Year 7-13 high school, with teacher training, a Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology and as a mother of 3, I am very well qualified and suitably skilled to work with children and young people. In particular, anxiety can be a limiting factor for experiencing life in a way that allows children to grow and flourish. Don't let anxiety limit their world - make some fun and easy changes now that could make all the difference.

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Mindfulness...

A few minutes of mindfulness every day can make discernible and lasting changes to your brain and mental health. The payoff to your physical health is also enormous. This video is about 11 minutes long and was filmed as I sat on the shore in beautiful Akaroa. Please go ahead and use it to get you in the habit then find your own mindful practice that works for you. If you would like me to come and take some mindfulness workshops at your workplace or for a group then just email me, I'm sure we can work out an option to suit.

Or try a 20 minute version - go ahead, take time to breathe...

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