Counselling services in christchurch
John Lewis counselling | available in person or online
Life doesn’t usually fall apart all at once. More often, things just stop feeling right. You might be feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. You may not even know exactly what’s wrong, only that something needs attention.
Counselling offers a steady, confidential space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels true to you.
A place to talk openly
Having someone to talk to openly, without fear of judgement or breach of privacy, can be profoundly helpful.
My role is not to tell you what to do or who to be. It’s to listen carefully, help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and support you to make changes at your own pace.
Many people come to counselling feeling unsure, guarded, or sceptical. That’s okay. We start where you are.
Areas I commonly work with
If what you’re experiencing isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t belong here.
Over 30 years’ counselling experience
Anxiety and stress
Relationship and marriage difficulties
Depression and low mood
Trauma and crisis support
Addictive patterns
Anger and conflict
Life transitions and identity changes
Grief and loss
Workplace and professional stress
Men’s issues and emotional wellbeing
My services
Tailored Therapy to You
Step 1Individual
Counselling
For anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, grief, life transitions, and personal challenges that feel hard to carry alone.
Couples
Counselling
For couples feeling disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns, or wanting to rebuild trust, communication, and closeness.
Professional and
Life Support
For workplace stress, leadership pressure, burnout, and navigating major life changes.
Fees and FUNDING
Session fees
Individual and couples counselling: $120 per hour (including GST)
Sessions are typically 50 minutes.
WINZ Disability Allowance
For more information, see WINZ Counselling.
I can talk through your personal circumstances to help you apply.
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
I am an approved provider for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).
Some employers offer funded counselling through EAP. Eligibility and session numbers depend on your employer’s arrangement.
You’re welcome to get in touch if you’d like to check whether EAP applies in your situation.
If you have questions about fees or funding options, please feel free to ask. We can talk this through.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Viktor Frankl