I am in the final months of study towards a Masters in Counselling through the University of Waikato. The Masters has a narrative therapy focus which “centres people as the experts of their own lives”. Alongside formal training I bring a wealth of life experience including navigating identity shifts, work contexts, couple and family relationships, and cross-cultural relationships. My approach is collaborative and we will work together to surface and highlight your skills, preferences and hopes to stand against life's problems and to carry you through the changes you want for yourself. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a guiding documents for me, and enjoyment for everyone of the principles of equity, participation, partnership and protection that it advocates.