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Alex

I was born and raised in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara and live here now with my wife and our cat Scrungle. However, we have plans to move to Ōtepoti at the end of this year. I identify as queer and use she/her pronouns. Before discovering my passion for social work and therapy, I worked in the hospitality industry.

My approach to this work is deeply rooted in the belief that mental health is closely linked to social justice. I approach my practice with the understanding that the challenges we face are deeply interconnected with our social environments, and that one part of the therapy process is addressing these broader systemic issues.

In my free time, I love cooking and enjoying board games with friends. I also enjoy moments spent with my niece and nephew. If you ever connect with me online for a session, you might get a surprise visit from Scrungle, who has a habit of making her presence known during calls.

I encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how we can work together.

My approach

"I take a narrative-informed approach to therapy, which means I’m interested in how the cultural stories, labels, and social expectations around us can influence how we understand ourselves and our experiences. In our sessions, we can explore these influences and consider whether there are other ways of understanding what has been happening.

I also see you as bringing important skills, knowledge, values, and experience to the work. Therapy is an opportunity to draw on these existing resources, build on what is already working, and develop ways of responding that fit with what matters to you.

I work with people aged 18 and older”.

Therapist

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Cooking enthusiast

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Queer

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Humorous

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Therapist 〰️ Cooking enthusiast 〰️ Queer 〰️ Humorous 〰️

Professional background 00

"I am a registered social worker and have been working in the field of sexualised violence for over 7 years. Prior to this I practiced with Community Mental Health for a number of years. I have completed my Masters in Counselling with focus on Narrative Therapy. I have a postgraduate certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am registered with both the Social Work Registration Board and Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Work.

I am also registered with ACC as a Sensitive Claims Provider for treatment. I am currently unavailable for new ACC clients.

I also provide supervision to fellow social workers and other health professionals - please get in touch if you would like more information on this." 

Book a session with Alex

  • Sessions are 50 minutes and cost $150

  • Available Monday - Friday between 9am and 5pm.

  • Online only via Google Meet

To ask a question or request an appointment email: alex@qtc.org.nz