FAQs

I am based in Frankton, Queenstown. Contact me for address details.

Yes, absolutely.

Session numbers can vary depending on what challenges you may be facing, however I am always transparent about what I think is needed to help you achieve your goals. This is something we discuss together based on what you need, with you always in the driver’s seat when it comes to re-booking.

All sessions are strictly private and confidential. However, sometimes there are some limits to this. If I am concerned about a person’s safety (yours or someone else’s), my duty of care as a health professional requires me to always act in a way that ensures people’s safety. Sometimes this means disclosing enough information to other health professionals to enable them to keep people safe.

Yes, as a Registered Social Worker, I am bound by a professional code of ethics.

In an emergency where someone’s physical safety is at risk, dial 111.

Feeling like you can’t keep yourself safe? Take a look at the Mental Health Foundation website, where you can find a list of Crisis Teams for your local area. www.mentalhealth.org.nz/help

Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free phone: 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 828 865)

Whats Up?
Counselling for kids & teenagers in New Zealand
www.whatsup.co.nz
Free phone: 0800 942 8787 or chat online on their website

Youthline:
www.youthline.co.nz
Free text 234 or chat online

Family Violence Information:
www.areyouok.org.nz
Free phone: 0800 456 450