(B.App.Soc.Sci) (Counselling), NZAC registered counsellor, Registered FDR voice of the child mediator.
Tina has trained in client-centered Therapy. She has worked in the Waiuku/Franklin community for several years. Tina has over 20 years of experience in working with children and young people through a range of roles, youth leader, daycares, teacher aide, and a nanny.
This has given her a great deal of experience in working with a child through each developmental stage – from newborn to late adolescent.
Tina grew up in Ireland, has strong family and community values, which she incorporates into her work. She knows the importance of family/whanau and community/hapu to shape and grow happy, healthy children and young people.
Tina uses a child-centered and family-focused approach to deliver the best results for both child and family. She uses creative and play approaches to engage with the child or young person. This method helps them to communicate their stress or worries. Her strengths are building a strong rapport or therapeutic relationship, age-appropriate communication, advocation, and working as part of a team to ensure the best outcome for her client.
