About Lily
Hi, I'm Lily
I am a qualified therapist and counsellor (NZAC) based in Auckland, New Zealand. I support individuals and couples, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
As a Psychodynamic therapist, I help my clients explore the ways past experiences and unconscious thoughts influence present behaviour and relationships. Together, we honour where you've been, while creating room for where you want to go.
I aim to provide a safe and nurturing space for us to navigate your inner world, uncovering limiting beliefs, patterns, and emotions. I believe that every individual has the capacity to evolve, and my role is to facilitate that process.
My Philosophy
My Approach
My approach is holistic, evidence-based and trauma-informed. I aim to provide a safe and nurturing space for us to navigate your inner world, uncovering limiting beliefs, patterns, and emotions. I believe that every individual has the capacity to evolve, and my role is to facilitate that process by offering guidance and tools tailored to you.
How I Support You
With over a decade of experience across NGOs, schools, the public sector, corporate settings, and EAP services, I bring a well-rounded perspective to mental health and wellbeing. My role is to be a compassionate guide, helping you navigate challenges while uncovering your inner strength, authenticity, and resilience.
My Specialities
Women's Wellbeing Across Life Stages
Guiding women from young adults to those navigating perinatal transitions, infertility, and perimenopause/menopause through emotional, physical, and identity-related challenges.
Trauma-Informed Counselling
Supporting individuals impacted by trauma, vicarious trauma, or chronic stress with a gentle, stabilising, and empathetic approach.
Mental Health Challenges
Supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress using evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and compassionate guidance.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Support
Working with neurodivergent clients and those exploring neurodivergence with validation, education, and practical strategies to navigate daily life and relationships.
Couples & Relationship Support
Assisting couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen connection using evidence-informed techniques tailored to their needs.
Workplace Stress, Burnout & Psychological Safety
Helping clients navigate workplace stress, change, and burnout while fostering healthy boundaries, resilience, and wellbeing at work.
Qualifications
- Master of Counselling (First Class Honours)
- Post-Graduate Diploma of Counselling Theory
- Bachelor of Social Science
Affiliations
- Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Completed professional training in clinical psychology concepts — Centre of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy