New Zealand Practitioners

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    Meg Cowan

    Coach & Sexologist

    Lived Experience

    Coaching Institute Member & Currently accepting new clients with a 3-4 week wait.

    Adults & Couples

    "I believe that you, your body, and your questions are good. If you're seeking more confidence, embodiment, and fulfilment in your relationship and sex life, I’m here to help. My work is religious trauma-informed, and I specialise in dismantling the effects of purity culture using a somatic, creative, and strength-based approach, tailored to your needs."

    Somatic Practices, Activation Method (CI), Passion Patterns, Nervous System Regulation & Sensate Focus Based Practice.

    Social Media - @megccowan

    Website

    Services available online worldwide.

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    Gabby O'Reilly

    Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor

    Lived Experience

    Aoteaora New Zealand Social Worker Registered & Currently accepting new clients.

    Ages 12+

    "I provide space for clients to explore how religious trauma has impacted their relationships, beliefs, wairua, and sense of self. I offer validation and understanding as we work together to uncover the effects on their current life, helping them tap into their unique strengths to heal and rediscover themselves."

    Te Whare Tapa Wha model (holistic model of health), Duluth Power and Control Wheel & CBT.

    Social Media - @oreilly_supervision

    Website under construction (make contact via social media)

    Services available online.

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    Beth St Claire

    Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

    Lived Experience

    NZAP & APANZ Member

    Ages 12+

    "I have a very wide range of experience and training. I believe the main foundation for the work is creating a safe container and trusting therapeutic alliance between us. I encourage clients to be active participants in shaping the therapeutic work - inviting experimentation with different ways of working"

    Psychodynamic and Integrative Gestalt, EMDR, Parts Work, Expressive Therapy & Somatic Practices

    Social Media - @EmergenceTherapy

    Website under construction (make contact via email)

    Services available online & in-person at my Auckland office.

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    Selena Needham

    Counsellor

    Lived Experience

    NZAC Member & is Currently accepting new clients with a 1-2 week waitlist.

    Ages 18+

    “I specialise in family and sexual violence, suicide bereavement, and victim support. With curiosity and compassion, I’m continually humbled by the rawness of those unpacking coercive control. Together, we navigate a path toward choice and autonomy.”

    CBT, Solution Focused, Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed

    Website

    Offering services in person at my Hamilton location, telephone and online NZ Wide.

  • Jemma Allen

    Counsellor

    NZAC Member & is Currently accepting new clients with a 3-4 week waitlist.

    Adults 18+

    I support clients as they navigate leaving churches or spiritual groups, deconstructing their beliefs, and - when desired - rebuilding a worldview or spirituality that aligns with their lived experience. Healing is guided by each client’s unique needs and takes place within a respectful, supportive therapeutic relationship.”

    Person-centred, Compassion-focussed, ACT & Narrative. 

    Website

    Offering services both in person at my Tāmaki Makaurau location, and online NZ Wide.

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