Kōwhai Therapeutic Services

Ash Siale
Counsellor
Ash is a born and bred Wellingtonian and lives in the Hutt Valley with her husband and son. They are a diverse family consisting of Chinese, Malaysian, Tongan and Pākehā cultures. She is in her final year of her Bachelor of Counselling and has spent the last two years on placement working with hapū women and mothers of young children. Throughout her teenage years, young adulthood, and motherhood, Ash experienced the power in being heard and supported by counsellors. After time as a youth leader and pastor, she began her counselling studies in 2020. Ash is passionate about providing a safe and judgement-free space to talk. Outside of uni and counselling, Ash is a bridal makeup artist and enjoys creating through music, art, design, and photography.