Rosemary is a highly experienced registered counsellor and therapist based in Whangārei, New Zealand. She has approximately 30 years’ experience working with individuals, couples, and groups across various issues. She has training in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and Discursive Therapies, allowing her to tailor her approach to each client's specific goals.

Rosemary is described as a culturally responsive therapist comfortable working with all genders and backgrounds, including European, Māori, and Pasifika cultures. She operates from the belief that the therapeutic space belongs to the client, ensuring that goal setting and planning are led by their individual needs.  

Her practice focuses on: 

• Specialised Care: Trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and mental health support

• Relationship & Family Support: Accredited sex therapist and couple’s counsellor, with accreditation in Family Violence and ACC Sensitive Claims

• Diverse Issues:  addiction (fully registered for drug and alcohol with DAPAANZ), and LGBTQ+ advocacy

• Victim Support: Dedicated therapist for victim support

Qualifications include:

• Degree in Psychology and Post Graduate qualifications in Discursive Therapies.

• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist levels 1 & 2

• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Specialist

• Specialist diplomas in Child & Adolescent Psychopathology, Organisational Psychology, Psychology, Health & Human Behaviour, and Applied Mental Health.

Professional Memberships:

• New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS)

• Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ)