Fiona McDonald

I offer counselling for adults (18yrs+) looking for professional, inclusive, sensitive support with a range of life challenges and experiences.

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
– Indian Proverb

 

Areas of Special Interest

• self-esteem
• depression
• anxiety
• grief and loss
• trauma and abuse
• unwanted or confusing sexual experiences
• identity
• navigating relationships (workplace, family, friendships – couples counselling not offered)

Counselling Services

People seek counselling for many and varied reasons. Be it a wish to have a confidential space to explore life experiences and challenges, a means to improve our mental health and wellbeing or because we need support beyond what we can manage on our own.

I aim to provide an accessible and comfortable counselling space for therapeutic work. I check in regularly to make sure the counselling is useful, makes sense and fits for you.

I am happy to facilitate referrals and collaborate with other professionals for your optimum care where needed.

In our work together I hope you will be able to find confidence and connection, a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself, and an increased sense of ability to be with life as it unfolds.

I am tangata Tiriti and rainbow conscious.

Counselling Approach

My counselling approach is person centred, trauma conscious and built on principles of Narrative therapy and trauma informed care. I use psychoeducation, narrative therapy principles, CBT, DBT, arts therapy and sensorimotor interventions.

Background and Experience

In Tamaki-Makaurau, Auckland, NZ, I worked as social worker and advocate in the field of family violence from 2002-2008. I then began a career focused on sexual harm which has included prevention education, short and long-term counselling for victims/survivors of sexual violence, crisis support, multi-agency work and professional training. While living the UK over the years I continued working in the field of trauma, abuse, and social justice. I now reside in my original hometown of Taupō where I work as a counsellor in private practice.