MANAGER

My role is to make sure that our services run smoothly and staff are supported to provide this important resource for women and non-binary whanau in Pōneke.

The Collective has been operating since 1986 off the strength and commitment of its volunteers and staff, and it’s a privilege to be part of this work.

While I don’t meet with clients directly, I’m always around the office and I make a pretty good cuppa.

TRIAGE COORDINATOR

I have been working in the mental health and addictions sector for 2 years which has shown the importance of supporting women across Aotearoa.

In my nomadic upbringing, I have been inspired by the strength and individuality of many women I’ve met. I am dedicated to working in a culturally and trauma-informed way to provide care and aroha for Wellington women.

COUNSELLOR

Kia ora. I know that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and my priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and valued. I believe that everyone has unique needs and perspectives, so I tailor my approach using a range of counselling modalities to best suit you.

My goal is to work collaboratively—combining my expertise as a counsellor with your strengths and experiences—to help reduce the impact of challenges in your life. Open communication is important to me, and I welcome feedback to ensure our work together is meaningful, respectful, and effective.

COUNSELLOR

Kia ora. I offer a safe, warm, and respectful place where we can explore your feelings and thoughts together, so we can create space to move forward. I value each client’s unique experiences, needs, and circumstances, so I tailor my approach to work alongside you in a collaborative way. I draw on different modalities to suit your preferences, at your pace, guided by your aspirations.

I am originally from Chile and migrated to Aotearoa in 2006. I am a mum of three young humans and one furry companion. In my free time, I love weaving and textile work.

Languages: English, Spanish.

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Kia ora! My name is Angela, and I love my work as a trainee counsellor. My counselling style is rooted in compassion and trauma-informed care. I use evidence-based therapies to work collaboratively with you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I aim to hold space for you to feel safe and respected so that you can show up authentically as your whole self. Together we can bring our curiosity toward life situations or aspects of yourself that you'd like to connect to and/or better understand. 

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

I joined the Collective in late 2024 and am honoured to support this amazing team to deliver a vital service to women in Wellington. I am a public servant and have spent the majority of my career in policy and operational roles in areas of child well-being, family and sexual violence and women's health. I trained as a lawyer at Otago University, and am currently studying towards a Masters in Counselling. I love working with others on a shared mission to help individuals, whānau and communities thrive.

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Kia Ora, my name is Angelique. I am originally from Switzerland but have been in Aotearoa since childhood. I  am a second year counselling student working towards my degree in counselling and addiction practice. My aim is to give you a safe and non judgemental space to be heard and explore things that are challenging you using a  person-centred and strengths based approach. I have previously worked in mental health, art spaces and animal rescue. I am an artist, mother to grown children and a menagerie of animals.