Samantha Delgarno: Bachelor of Counselling (she/they)

Kia ora, I am a qualified Counsellor and Provisional Member of the NZAC. I am Pākehā/tangata Tiriti, queer, neurodivergent and have a gentle, grounded and intuitive approach to counselling. 

I have passion for supporting, working with and advocating for women, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent groups, with a particular interest and experience working with Autism.

I have a background in holistic health as a qualified Meditation Teacher (200-hour MAI certified) and abdominal massage/bodywork Therapist. I also have previous experience in performing and visual arts holding a Bachelors in Screen Arts. 

I endeavor to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for self-development, empowerment, and emotional and practical support navigating personal and relational challenges. 

Emma Newcombe: Bachelor of Counselling

Kia ora, hola, hello. I’m Emma, a graduate counsellor at the Women's Centre. Counselling with me may be a simple chat to help you think, or a deep dive into the ways your past experiences have shaped you.

I understand the importance of having a counsellor who is a good fit for you. So, a bit about me: I am Pākehā (Tangata Tiriti) and have also lived in the UK and South America. I am outdoorsy, and a lover of the arts. I have professional experience in corporate and academic environments, in creative and scientific capacities. All this helps me relate well to a range of people and experiences. Curiosity, compassion, safety, and humour are all important in my counselling practice.

I hold a Bachelor of Counselling, and have also trained in Internal Family Systems (working with the beliefs and potential of different parts of your self), trauma-informed approaches, and interpersonal neurobiology (understanding how our brains and nervous systems work and interrelate).

All genders, cultures, neurotypes, sexualities, ages and abilities are welcome. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and meet you where you are at. Any issues you bring to our sessions are welcome. Some of my particular interests or relevant life experience include relationships and attachment, migration and racism, workplace challenges, environmental grief, and long covid.

For more information please see my website at www.driftwoodtherapy.nz.

Noa Vodnizky: Bachelor of Counselling

Kia Ora, I am a registered counsellor (NZAC) and a proud member of the NWC Counselling team.  I am here to support my clients in managing life's changes; through loss & grief, in establishing healthy boundaries, walking towards healing from trauma, support through separation or with any parenting challenges.  I am also offering couples therapy external to NWC, please ask for my private practice contact to engage in this. My life experience as a women a mother, a daughter, and a global citizen has led me to believe in our inherent capacity to know ourselves and what is best for us, and in our ability to foster meaningful relationships and develop self-awareness, self-compassion, care, and love.  I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space for you to pause, reflect, explore, and move forward, increasing resilience, self-acceptance, self-awareness, & self-love.

Laura O'Donavan: Bachelor of Counselling

I completed a Bachelor of Counselling at NMIT and have been working in the mental health field since graduating.  I am passionate about working with women and in particular women with children as I am a mother myself.

I am delighted to be joining the Centers new Graduate counselling team.

 Currently on Maternity leave until March 2026