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It’s no secret that mental health and wellbeing are popular conversations at the moment. However, with so much information out there it can get a little confusing. We want to change that. We want to give you support that is easy to understand, trustworthy, and transformational.
Olivia
Counsellor & Facilitator
BCouns (Distinction), DipMus, CertCM, PMNZAC
Olivia has spent many years working with people and volunteering with charities, and six years ago decided to pursue her Bachelor of Counselling. Since then she has counselled a wide range of people from children to adults in their 60s, in New Zealand and Australia.
Olivia studied and practises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, with a special interest in neuroscience.
Olivia loves the beach, tiramisu and her car “Bluebelle” (a Morris 1100 for any car nuts out there).
Brayden
Co-Facilitator & Presenter
CertCM, CertYW
Brayden grew up in the South Island of New Zealand but spent seven years living in Auckland working for an organisation that helps young people with their mental health and wellbeing. He also has experience both public speaking and facilitating groups at a variety of other events throughout New Zealand.
In total, Brayden has had more than 1500 hours experience public speaking throughout New Zealand, and hundreds of hours experience facilitating and co-facilitating groups.
Brayden loves his morning coffee, spicy food and a good joke.