Counselling Christchurch – Professional, Confidential Support
Feel heard, supported, and understood. Our compassionate counselling services in Christchurch help you navigate life’s challenges and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Counselling Services in Christchurch
Couples Counselling
Drifting apart, stuck in conflict, or not sure how to move forward? Counselling gives you a space to talk things through and rebuild what matters.
Anxiety Counselling
On edge, overthinking, or always tense? Anxiety counselling helps you make sense of it all and gives you tools to feel steadier, calmer, and more in control again.
Depression Counselling
Feeling low, stuck, or like yourself is slipping away? Depression counselling helps you understand what’s going on and take real steps toward feeling more grounded again.
Trauma & Abuse Counselling
Carrying the weight of past trauma or abuse? Counselling helps you make sense of what happened and start building safety, strength, and trust in yourself again.
Grief Counselling
Struggling after a loss, or finding it hard to move forward? Grief counselling gives you space to process what’s happened and gently work through the pain.
Stress Counselling
Stress counselling offers compassionate guidance to help you release tension, manage pressure, and restore a sense of calm, clarity, and control—support designed around your specific needs and daily realities.
Support That Meets You Where You Are
Clients often describe me as calm, genuine, and easy to talk to. I believe healing happens in relationship, and I walk alongside you — not as someone with all the answers, but as someone who listens deeply, honours your story, and supports your next steps.
Whether you’re navigating grief, trauma, relationships, anxiety, life transitions, or feeling stuck – my goal is to help you feel empowered, grounded, and connected to yourself.
My approach is person-centred, narrative, and strengths-based, shaped by empathy, realness, and hope.
Counselling can be a place where change begins — gently, honestly, and at your pace. You don’t have to do it alone.
I come to this work from my own healing journey. Life has taken me through grief, cancer, and adoption, and these experiences continue to shape the way I understand and walk alongside others. They’ve taught me the value of compassion, honesty, and hope, and I bring that into the counselling space so you can feel supported and not alone in your own journey.
Rates:Â
- Individual counselling 60min $110
- Couples counselling 90 min $190
As a registered WINZ counselling provider, I can walk alongside you in applying for funding support. You may qualify even if you’re not on a benefit
Qualifications
– Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
– Bachelor of Counselling
– Clifton Strength Finders Accredited Coach
– Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
– Certificate in Abnormal Psychology
– Mental Disorders and Adolescent Psychology
– Certificate in Grief CounsellingÂ
– Person Centered Therapy
– Narrative Therapy
– Attachment Based Therapy
– EFT Emotional Freedom Technique (Level 2) Tapping
– Solution-Based Therapy
– EFT Emotional Focused Therapy (Level 2)
– Play of Life Therapy – Small figures
Counselling That Works for Your Life
We believe counselling should be practical, accessible, and suited to your lifestyle. That’s why you can book both in-person sessions in Christchurch and secure online appointments. Whether you’re in the heart of the city or in surrounding areas like Riccarton, Sydenham, Merivale, Spreydon, or St Albans, getting the support you need is simple and flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What We Can Help With
People reach out to us for many reasons, including:
Anxiety & Stress – Learning tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
Relationship Issues – Improving communication and rebuilding trust.
Grief & Loss – Processing the emotions that come with losing someone or something important.
Life Transitions – Navigating change, whether planned or unexpected.
Trauma & Emotional Healing – Working through difficult past experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
Whether your concerns are recent or long-standing, our goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and prepared for the future.
A Safe and Confidential Space
At Luma Counselling Christchurch, we understand that life isn’t always straightforward. Challenges can come in many forms — relationship struggles, workplace stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
We offer a supportive space to talk openly about your experiences, helping you make sense of your thoughts and feelings while discovering new ways to move forward.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch to arrange a time that works for you. All enquiries are confidential.
