Matrescence is the physical, emotional, hormonal, and social transition that a woman goes through when becoming a mother. 

It’s similar to adolescence - powerful, complex, and often overwhelming. 

Understanding Matrescence can help normalise what you're feeling and bring clarity, kindness and compassion to your experience of motherhood.

Maternal Wellness counselling is for women who are pregnant, postpartum, or parenting young children and are seeking support. 

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or simply want a space to reflect on this transition, counselling can be helpful.

It is a non-judgmental space for you to explore your Matrescence - challenges and vulnerabilities. 

Counselling sessions are personalised - I interweave counselling with mindfulness and other gentle modalities to support your emotional well-being.

Birth debriefing is a supportive conversation where you have the opportunity to talk through your birth experience - whether it was recent or some time ago.

It’s a space to reflect, make sense of what happened, and process any emotions that may have come up.

Many people find it helpful after a birth that felt overwhelming, unexpected, or traumatic, but it can also be valuable for anyone wanting to feel seen, heard and honoured.

A birth debrief is not about assigning blame - it's about exploring your story with compassion, so you can move forward with greater clarity and emotional wellbeing.

Birth debriefing is available to birthing parents, partners, or both of you together as a couple.

Everyone experiences birth differently, and creating space for each person’s perspective can be deeply healing.

While support from loved ones is incredibly important, counselling provides professional, confidential guidance and support. 

As an an experienced social worker and having supported many women through their Matrescence, I offer a safe space for you to explore your vulnerabilities without judgement or expectation. 

Yes.  Many mothers experience unexpected emotional challenges - even if everything “looks fine” on the outside. 

You are not alone, and your feelings are valid. 

Counselling offers a space for you to make sense of these emotions without judgment.

You can talk about anything impacting your mental and emotional well-being, for example:

• Perinatal anxiety or depression

• Birth trauma

• Identity and role changes

• Feelings of guilt, anger, or resentment

• Relationship shifts

• Sleep deprivation and overwhelm

• Loss of a sense of self

• Ambivalence or sadness in motherhood

• Grief and loss

Yes, babies are welcome at in-person sessions. I understand how difficult it can be to arrange childcare, and I aim to make this space as accessible and comfortable as possible.

Yes, online sessions are available for those who prefer the comfort and convenience of connecting from home, or for those who are not based in Queenstown NZ. 

Online is especially helpful for new mums with limited mobility or unpredictable routines.

Sessions are typically 60 minutes.

Cost per session is based on your package of support - please ask.

Every mother’s journey is unique, so the number of sessions varies from person to person. Some clients find a few sessions are enough to gain clarity or relief, while others benefit from ongoing support over a longer period.

We’ll check in regularly about how things are going and decide together what feels right for you. There’s no pressure or fixed timeline - this is your space, and we’ll move at a pace that honours your needs, comfort, and goals.

I understand that life can be unpredictable, especially while pregnant or with a new baby.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can offer the space to someone else who might be waiting.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will incur the full session fee, as that time has been set aside specifically for you.

I appreciate your understanding and commitment to the counselling process.

As a New Zealand Registered Social Worker, I adhere to the Code of Conduct, which covers the professionals standard of behaviour, integrity, and conduct.  It’s a requirement that I participate in regular training and clinical supervision to maintain my registration. My registration protects you under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.