Tina is a warm, empathetic and skilled registered counsellor who understands and appreciates the vulnerability that it takes to trust in the counselling process. She feels great privilege in being chosen to hear and safeguard a client’s story, hence why she has always been drawn to the helping professions. Tina dedicated 30 years of her life to the education sector and has now been able to successfully transfer her skills, wisdom and knowledge to the individuals, couples and families she supports today.
She believes in the potential of all her clients and commits to working alongside them to empower them to see the potential in themselves. Her objective every time is that they leave in a better position than when they came in by adopting an approach that is authentic, compassionate and practical.
Tina works with young people (school age), teenagers, couples, families and elderly clients. She has a particular interest in couples and working with diverse family situations such as the complexities of extended families and in laws and situations where cultural expectations impact dynamics.
Tina’s ability to relate to others with genuine respect and understanding allows her to quickly establish a rapport with her clients that is built on a therapeutic partnership. Her approach invites the client to be an equal participant where they feel heard and valued.
Narrative and Solution Focussed Therapy are two of the modalities that Tina prefers to work in along with Solution Focussed Brief Therapy.
Tina has created a space that is safe, welcoming, calm and inviting. Her clients often comment on how they feel permission to sit with their emotions in her rooms.