Kia ora! I’m Frankie, a counsellor, a māmā to my little girl and our kuri. I’m someone who finds joy in good kai, music, walks, conversations that matter, and time spent with friends and whānau.

I’m passionate about social justice and equity, moving my body, exploring new places, learning about astrology, the nervous system and spiritual ways of understanding the human experience.

I am a provisionally registered counsellor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and hold a Bachelor of Counselling and Addictions, which I completed through Weltec. My training and lived experience inform a grounded, compassionate, and reflective approach to working alongside people.

I grew up in Marfell, one of New Plymouth’s most socio-economically marginalised communities, deeply shaped by the ongoing impacts of colonisation.My childhood home was always full, shaped by community care, where people came and went, shared meals, rested, and supported one another. Watching this taught me early about collective responsibility, resilience, and the importance of showing up for each other . I wasn’t sheltered from the realities of life. I saw, early on, the weight people carried- mental health challenges, addictions, cultural disconnection, systemic racism,  grief, injustice, and the resilience that kept people going.

These experiences shaped me. They taught me compassion, curiosity, and a deep awareness of how our environments, histories and stories shape our hauora. They are part of why I hold such a strong commitment to culturally informed, safe practice in Aotearoa, and why I will always honour the lived experiences you bring into the room.

Like many of us, I’ve walked through my own trauma, mental health struggles, and seasons of loss. I am learning self-love as a practice,  gentle, imperfect, daily. Counselling has held me through some of the hardest moments of my life, and I hope I can offer that same sense of warmth, grounding and understanding for you too.