About me

Registered Occupational Therapist (BachOT), Post Grad Dip Mental Health and Recovery Philosophy, Life Coach (Dip, NZBII), accredited Yoga and Mindfulness instructor. Author of the sex-positive book: Have a good one and  founder of Floorplay dance crew.

I am trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), focused ACT, life keepers (suicide prevention), sexuality and intimacy (STNZ), trauma-informed care as well as gender affirming and inclusive healthcare.

I have nine years of experience working in settings including the acute adult psychiatric ward, a mindfulness-based rehab center, general practice GP mental health therapist, private practice workplace well-being, EAP therapy provider and ACC contractor under the sensitive claims contract. 

Special interests 

Wairua/spiritual experiences. Complete Wairuatanga and Matakete wananga with tohunga Wiremu and Lesley Niania and spiritual mentor Vicky Murphy. 

Psychosexual theory. Completed training include persistent pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, intimacy, practicing pleasure and more. Sex-positive in my practice, CNM, Kink and sex-worker friendly.

Rainbow rights: Gender-affirming healthcare, Trans rights and gender non-conformity are three very important kaupapa to me.

Alternative relationships: I am experienced with alternative relationship styles such as consensual non-monogamy.

Movement as therapy: Able to infuse dance and movement in therapy if you wish.