I work with adults navigating stress, relationship tension, emotional shutdown, and the impact of trauma or past experiences that still shape how you respond today. My approach is calm, steady, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening inside so you can make meaningful, lasting change.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent over a decade as a paramedic and firefighter - work that shaped how I show up with people in their most vulnerable situations. This work helped me understand how to stay calm in difficult moments, how to listen beneath the surface, and how deeply people want to feel understood.

I have a particular interest in supporting men, couples, and individuals with the things you never really unpacked. Many of the men I work with talk about feeling pressure to stay strong, struggling to express emotion, or shutting down during conflict. Others notice irritability, emotional numbness, or old reactions kicking in during stress. I offer a grounded, straightforward space where you can talk openly, make sense of what’s going on, and feel supported as you take the next steps forward.

In my work with couples, I help partners understand the patterns behind repeated arguments - miscommunication, feeling unheard, trust issues, distance, or cycles that feel impossible to break. I draw from EFT principles to help both partners feel seen and respected while communicating in clearer, more effective ways.

In individual therapy, I help clients make sense of how trauma shows up in the present, whether it’s anger or irritability, shutting down or withdrawing during conflict, escalating quickly or becoming reactive before you’ve had a chance to think, defensiveness, feeling flooded, overthinking after interactions, or going numb to avoid feeling too much.

These reactions often come from earlier experiences or old survival patterns that once helped you cope. Our work focuses on understanding where these responses come from, softening their intensity, and developing more grounded, intentional ways of moving through difficult moments. I integrate Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and nervous-system–focused approaches to support clarity, resilience, and long-term change.

Because of my background, I have a strong interest in working with first responders and veterans. I know what the job demands, how quickly things accumulate, and how often people in these roles put their own wellbeing last. It matters to me to offer a place where that load can finally be talked about.

When I’m not with clients, you’ll find me outdoors 4X4ing, sledding, biking, skiing, or in my workshop building custom off-road vehicles through my fabrication business.

If you’re looking for therapy that is warm, steady, and practical, I’d be glad to work with you.

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I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them find a path to greater well-being. I’m currently working towards my PhD in psychology, bringing over 14 years of experience in caring for others. I started my career as an emergency nurse, but I soon realized my true calling was in helping people understand and nurture their mental and emotional health.

I’m originally from New Zealand, with a bicultural background of both Māori and NZ European heritage. This diversity influences how I see the world and shapes my approach to therapy, taking a more holistic view that considers the whole person and their unique story.

In recent years, I’ve specialized in working with people who have experienced trauma, difficult family dynamics, relationship issues, codependency, or past experiences that continue to impact their present life. I enjoy helping individuals and couples untangle complicated feelings, patterns of conflict, or feelings of being stuck. Whether it’s past experiences that still affect how you feel today or current struggles, I work with clients to explore, understand, and develop healthier ways to cope. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, build new skills, and turn challenging experiences into opportunities for growth.

​When working with couples, I focus on improving communication and strengthening your bond. Using proven approaches like attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help partners break free from negative cycles and build more intimacy and understanding.

I believe many mental health challenges stem from unresolved emotional wounds, which often lead individuals to suppress or disconnect from their true feelings. Reconnecting with the authentic self involves compassionate self-awareness, recognizing the influence of past trauma (particularly early childhood trauma), and allowing oneself to experience and process difficult emotions. This process can help restore a sense of wholeness, self-acceptance, and genuine connection with oneself and others.

I utilize a flexible, person-centered approach that combines insights from neuroscience and various therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, and EMDR. I also incorporate body-based practices to help you stay grounded and in tune with your feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space tailored to your unique needs, where you feel truly heard and valued.

Outside of work, I love being outdoors whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, sledding, mountain biking, surfing, or just exploring nature.

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