Mary Smith

Mary has tertiary and post graduate counselling and clinical supervision qualifications from Massey University and University of Waikato respectively. She provides counselling for Buller people through ACC including via the Nelson Clinic.  She also provides professional supervision by Skype throughout Aotearoa NZ. Mary works with adults on a range of issues including anxiety, anger, depression, grief, loss, relationship and workplace issues, stress, and sexual abuse. She draws on many approaches including CBT, Client Centred, EMDR, Mᾱori Models of Well-being, Neuro-science, Play-therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, and trauma informed practice. Mary is passionate about working alongside people who are choosing to live the best lives they can. She works in a gentle and holistic way, creating a safe therapeutic relationship, where clients are supported and empowered to develop a strong sense of self.