Anthea Lobo – Counselling Practice Manager

I offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental service to people of all ages and stages of life. I have experience working with children and adults who have experienced issues with anxiety, depression, abuse, identity and relationships.

My training in Person-Centred approach enables me to journey with you as you find your own answers through reflective listening. I am also trained in Narrative Therapy; I use a range of modalities in my practice according to what best suits the needs of each individual client.

Relationship is at the heart of my practice, meaning I like to work relationally with you to support you through your difficulties, enabling you to feel well and empowered.

Qualifications: B.A., B Counselling, MNZCCA.

Judy Dawson

I have a relaxed down to earth style of practice encouraging clients to come in and have a cuppa while we get to know each other in a safe way – I understand how difficult it can be coming into counselling.

I am an experienced Individual Trauma Therapist and a trained Couples Therapist.

I work with individuals to help them explore and resolve their personal difficulties and challenges.

I’m also skilled in helping couples to restore a sense of safety and trust within their relationship, particularly where there has been historical trauma or betrayal. I teach couples vital relationship skills including effective communication, anger management, and discovering unhelpful repetitive patterns.

I use a variety of counselling methods that will suit the unique needs of each client, bring empowerment for change, and restore self-esteem.

Qualifications:

MNZCCA, BCouns, ACC, Couples Therapist

Wayne Widdowson

Counselling is a journey, a process of change, and what that change looks like is unique to every person. As a counsellor, I aim to ensure you feel heard, understood and listened to, in a safe and supportive space.

In my experience of counselling children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, I have found that we all have a desire to be needed, valued and appreciated for who we are. Being listened to and heard, can lead to both unforeseen and hoped for changes. To enable this, I draw upon a range of counselling methods to facilitate growth and healing.

We were never meant to figure life out on our own and counselling provides an opportunity to make a profound difference to how you feel and think about yourself, others and the world at large. 

Qualifications

B Counselling (Distinction), Grad. Dip Teaching (Primary), MNZCCA, MNZCEFT

Stephen Hodson

Navigating life can be such a rollercoaster at times, full of twists and turns, highs and lows, moments of fear and uncertainty, and honestly sometimes you just want it to stop. In my experience rollercoasters are always better done together. I’ve been through it and I still go through it, my heart is to go through it together with you. To hear you, to understand you, to value you, and to find solutions together with you.

I consider myself to be relaxed, down to earth, and relatable. I work from a range of modalities including PCT and Narrative and I tailor my approach to fit your individual needs. I work with all age ranges, from children in schools and youth and adults here in the Centre.

Qualifications

Bachelor Counselling (BCouns), NZCCA Prov.

Siew Lee Kua

I work alongside tamariki, rangatahi, adults, and whānau as they navigate life transitions, family challenges, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I enjoy integrating creative and arts-based approaches, alongside Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practice, to help people better understand themselves and build on their strengths.

I work across several languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, and intermediate Korean, which helps me connect with people from diverse communities in ways that feel natural and welcoming. My goal is simple: to offer a warm, welcoming place where you can breathe, be yourself, and move forward with confidence.

Qualifications

NZAC Member, Bachelor of Counselling (BCouns), Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Therapy, ACC Registered

Bada Lee

Laidlaw College – Second Year Intern