Meet Vida
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Professional counsellor, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find greater emotional wellbeing. With an honor's degree in Psychology and over 12 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a client-centered approach to my practice.
I am originally from South Africa and immigrated to New Zealand with my family in 2020 in search of a better and safer life. I have been a counsellor for over a decade and I am so passionate about helping and empowering people. I love spending my free time with my beautiful family, dancing and being outdoors. One of my greatest privileges is being a mother. I believe that children are our greatest teachers in life.
A note from Vida
Taking the step toward seeking counselling is an act of courage and self-care. I am here to provide you with a safe and supportive space as we work together to address your concerns, achieve your goals, and promote emotional wellbeing. I look forward to embarking on this journey of growth and healing with you.
Counselling provides an opportunity to observe, reflect and identify any unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking and behaving and with this the opportunity for growth into more helpful and healthier ways of being.
Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss how counselling can support you on your path to a more fulfilling life.
My career so far
Over the years, I have worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and stress management. I also have training in relationship counselling, trauma and grief.
My qualifications
Professional Association:
Provisional NZAC Member
Education and Qualifications:
BA (Psychology and English Literature)
BA (Hons) (Psychology)
Registered Counsellor (Bpsych)
Provisional NZAC Member
Certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator
Modalities:
Client-centered
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Developmental model
Mindfulness techniques
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Self-esteem struggles
Life transitions
Stress management
Relationship counselling
Trauma
Grief
Availability for appointments
✓ Online / Virtual / Telephone
Office location
Virtual (video and telephone) sessions only
Operating days/hours
Monday: 15:30pm onwards
Tuesday: 16:00pm onwards
Wednesday: 16:30pm onwards
Thursday: 16:30pm onwards
Friday: 14:30pm onwards
Sat and Sunday: Anytime
Language(s) spoken
English
