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.

Traci Weir: Counselling Student

Traci Weir (she/her)

Kia ora, I am a second year counselling student at NMIT. As a migrant from North America, I value the different life experiences each person carries and aim to offer a space that feels welcoming, respectful, and safe.

I offer a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about what is important to you. My work is grounded in a person-centred approach, meaning we move at a pace that is right for you.

Through my work as a volunteer crisis counsellor, I have supported individuals experiencing intense emotional distress including thoughts of suicide and self-harm with a compassionate and steady presence. Before retraining in counselling, I spent many years in Defense and community-focused roles and I welcome working with veterans or those connected to military life who may be seeking support.

In addition to counselling, I am also a mother and feel most restored when I spend time in nature, especially hiking or being near water. As my training continues, I’m interested in incorporating creative approaches, such as art, gentle movement, or animal assisted therapy.

Above all, my intention is to provide a space where you can feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported.

Jade Ferriére: Counselling Student

Kia ora, I’m Jade. I am a student counsellor at Nelson Women’s Centre, currently completing my Bachelor of Counselling. For over two decades, I have supported women to reconnect with their bodies, voice, and resilience, and Nelson Women’s Centre feels like a meaningful space to share this mahi.

I understand how stress and past experiences can shape the nervous system and influence the way we relate to ourselves and others. In our work together, we gently explore what has brought you here, build awareness of what is happening in your body and relationships, and develop language to name your feelings and needs. My intention is to support you to move toward greater clarity, agency, and self-trust, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, recognising the interconnected nature of emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. I am committed to creating a warm, affirming space where diverse identities, bodies, and relationship structures are welcomed and respected. I have particular interests in movement as medicine, menstrual awareness, LGBTQIA+ communities, and polyamorous relating.

I would love to walk alongside you.

Tuia Marama: Counselling Student

Ko Ngāti Whātua te iwi.

Ko Hāmoa me Ingarangi ōku tūpuna hoki.

Ko Tuia Marama tōku ingoa.

Kia ora, I am a Māori senior counselling student completing the Bachelor of Counselling at NMIT. My approach to counselling is grounded in manaakitanga, a respect for tikanga Māori, and the uplifting of mana. I use both Western and Māori models, with Te Whare Tapa Whā as my preferred framework for holistic hauora.

I have a background in Lomilomi massage and have trained in Root Cause Therapy, which supports people to release long-held emotions, limiting beliefs, and patterns in a safe and supported way.

I bring lived experience of recovery from trauma, which has taught me the importance of being client-centred, truly listening, and working collaboratively to create a safe space where you don’t need to be anything other than yourself. I believe in honouring the past while moving forward with intention.

The counselling relationship is fundamental. Feel free to book a session to see if we are a good fit. I am always happy to kōrero and look forward to meeting you.

Ngā mihi nui, ngā manaakitanga,
Nā Tuia Marama

Anna Monopoli: Counselling Student

Kia ora, I’m Anna Monopoli, a student counsellor at NMIT. I am originally from Sweden, but Nelson has been my home for the last 15 years. Over the past three years I have worked in mental health as a Peer Support Worker and Mental Health Promoter, walking alongside people of all ages through growth, change, and healing, and training as a counsellor has felt like a natural next step.

I offer a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental counselling space grounded in mutual respect, where people from all cultures and backgrounds can feel safe, heard, and valued. I hold a holistic view of wellbeing that recognises the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a non-native, I bring personal insight into the importance of belonging and cultural identity in wellbeing, and I’m particularly interested in how these shape people’s sense of self and connection. I am also passionate about supporting women through the perinatal journey. I have experienced significant mental health distress at times in my life, which gives me a deep understanding of what it can feel like when you are in a very dark place.

Outside of counselling, I’m a mother of two and enjoy reading, music, yoga, and any form of movement that feels good. 

I hope that our work together supports not only restoration but also greater self-understanding, confidence, and belief in your own abilities.