The Team

  Amy is a registered counsellor, with post-grad training in psychology and holds an extensive background in supporting people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, trauma, life challenges and inter-relational issues. Amy facilitates group therapy and provides evidence-backed mindfulness and meditation sessions for individuals and groups. 

Coming from a high-level sport background, studying Psychology at the University of Otago and completing her Master of Counselling in Australia, Amy has a deep desire to support others through their lived experiences from a compassionate, non-judgemental perspective and a respectful, collaborative alliance. Amy appreciates that everybody is unique (not one size fits all), taking a combined person-centred, strength-based approach to help each of her clients feel heard, understood and supported with their own unique challenges, desires and goals.

Amy is a passionate and skilled researcher who delivers evidence-based, tailored treatments and intervention strategies from various psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

She believes that mental health for well-being is paramount and her care for people to achieve successful outcomes is what drives her work. By providing a high-level quality of care, including above and beyond relevantly customised research with each individual, she strives to assist her clients with improving their quality of life, achieving their goals/desires, aiding personal growth and development while creating individualised, collaborative and dynamic recovery plans.

Whether you’re looking for tools to overcome anxiety, depression, process trauma, better understand yourself, achieve goals, seek clarity/insight, support and psychological techniques, Amy will provide a safe, healing space for you to navigate the varying challenges that life brings with expert psychological care.

El-afraa is a registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with postgraduate training. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, El-afraa offers an integrative therapeutic approach tailored specifically to your unique needs and circumstances. 

She combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Interpersonal therapy (PIT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness and attachment theory. 

One of the defining qualities is her extensive experience working with a wide range of disorders. From anxiety and depression to relationship difficulties, self esteem, grief and loss, addictions and beyond, she has helped numerous clients navigate through these challenging experiences. Her empathetic nature and unwavering dedication ensures that you receive the utmost care and attention throughout your therapeutic journey. 

It’s not about overcoming disorders - its about rediscovering your inner strength, fostering personal growth and achieving a sense of fulfilment in your life. 

Take the first step towards healing today. Contact El-afraa and embark on a journey of self discovery and empowerment. Together, you’ll unlock your true potential and forge a path to a brighter tomorrow. Your transformation awaits. 

Inonge is a professionally trained Psychotherapist/Counsellor, and a Theracoach with a Masters

degree in counselling.  As a resourceful counsellor, she leverages her skills, experience, and

passion to journey with clients through many of life's key issues such as loss, grief, trauma, PTSD, addictions, relationship-related issues, stress and life transitions, behavioural issues etc. Inonge help clients discover and make positive choices through her engaging personality,

integrity, and respect for self and others. Inonge is an interpretive psychotherapist who uses proven approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centred Therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) , CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Narrative therapy, Solution focused and strengths-based psychology within a trauma-informed framework. 

She provides life coaching (Theracoaching framework) in areas of career, purpose-finding, finding ones true self, finding meaningful relationships etc. Inonge is a level 2 member of the Australian

Counsellors Association (ACA). 

She has a background in Social Work, Pastoral Care, and Gallup Strength Coaching. 

Inonge believes that everyone possesses inner strength, inner abilities that enable them to

overcome anything in life. Humans are gifted and have a strong spirit that will work through anything and overcome anything in life. Inonge's PURPOSE and PASSION in life is to help people discover that about themselves, this discovery is what helps people move past their

stumbling blocks, helps the heal, helps them recover from traumatic experiences, helps them rebuild themselves after a breakup, helps them process grief and overcome any mental challenges faced.

Her name, Inonge, is pronounced as E-no-nge. 

Let Inonge journey with you through this season.

Simon has his Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Diploma of Individual Support, as well as a background within both drug and alcohol and mood disorders.

Simon is a compassionate and skilled counsellor specialising in narrative therapies and trauma-informed therapies. 

With his extensive knowledge and expertise in these modalities, Simon empowers individuals to explore their personal narratives and heal from past traumas.

Using a person-centred approach, Simon creates a safe and non-judgemental space for his clients to share their stories. He understands that our experiences shape our identity and beliefs, and through narrative therapy, he helps clients rewrite their narratives to promote growth, resilience, and positive change. By examining the stories we tell ourselves, Simon assists clients in reframing their perspectives, identifying strengths, and uncovering hidden potentials.

Simon is also committed to trauma-informed care, recognising the far-reaching impact of trauma on individuals' lives. He fosters a trauma-sensitive environment, acknowledging the complex effects of trauma and integrating this understanding into his therapeutic interventions.

In his sessions, Simon combines his expertise with active listening, empathy, and genuine compassion. He values collaboration and believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate change. By tailoring his interventions to each client's unique needs, goals, and strengths, he guides them on a transformative journey towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.

Simon’s dedication to narrative therapies and trauma-informed care makes him an invaluable ally in the healing process. Whether you are seeking support for trauma recovery, self-discovery, or personal development, Simon will provide the guidance and tools needed to navigate life's challenges, find meaning, and rewrite your story.