Tracey moved to Whanganui from the Manawatu in 2020. She trained as a Counsellor completing her training in 2010 and in 2021 also completed her training as a Life Coach. Tracey has worked with youth at risk being part of starting a programme for teen girls disengaged from the education system. She has experience in family harm having worked with women and children for 4 years and 5 years as a facilitator for Restorative Justice on the family harm team.
After moving to Whanganui, Tracey started her private practice and works with a range of clients, including ACC-sensitive claims, family harm and youth. She also has experience in aged care (dementia).
Tracey has an eclectic approach using different modalities to suit each person. Client-centred therapy is the base from which all her work is founded, and includes CBT, ACT therapy, narrative, drawing therapy, Hakomi – mindfulness and bodywork. Tracey has a special interest in the mind-body connection.
Tracey has worked with anger management and regulation, gaslighting and the effects of this, depression, anxiety/panic, self-esteem, relationships, and trauma. She thinks of balance….looking at the problem but also navigating a way forward.
Tracey said “I have worked with anger management and regulation, gaslighting and the effects of this, depression, anxiety/panic, self-esteem, relationships, and trauma. I think of balance….looking at the problem but also navigating a way forward”.
Qualifications
Diploma In Counselling
Diploma in Life Coaching
Certificates in Business Studies