Navigating through life can be a whirlwind in the best of times. It’s even more difficult when you find yourself in the midst of a storm.
I specialise in guiding individuals & families of those struggling with…
Alcohol & Other Drug Use | Mental Illness | Anxiety | Grief & Loss | Depression | Stress | Post Traumatic Stress | Relationship Difficulties
I’ll walk alongside & support you, let’s find a way to navigate through the challenges you are facing.
I’ve navigated the storms & am here to help
There comes a point when you realise that you can’t do it on your own and you need someone to walk alongside you. It helps when that person has walked the path before.
I have over 15 years of experience in counselling services and working with families affected by mental health and addiction. I also bring insight and empathy gained from personal experience of anxiety, depression, and as a family member affected by addiction.
Navigating through life can be a whirlwind in the best of times. It’s even more difficult when you find yourself in the midst of a storm. Let’s navigate it together.
- Melissa Roberts
Qualifications
Bachelor of Counselling
Diploma in Social work with a major in Youth Studies
Post graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Group Supervision
Member of the New Zealand Association of Counselling
Accredited Supervisor with Drug & Alcohol Practitioners Association of New Zealand
Those I’ve walked alongside…
“Melissa is a truly incredible counsellor. She has helped me access the painful memories of my past and help me heal the trauma that has held me back for so long. For me, coming from a history of substance abuse, her expertise has been insightful for me to see how my addiction transfers to other parts of my life.
Her professionalism is excellent and I feel like I can truly trust her to show her the most vulnerable parts of me. Committing to seeing Melissa has been an investment for my quality of life and I can definitely say that working with her has made me excited and hopeful for the future”
— Inspired Client
“Our Adult son has had a long and painful history of alcohol dependency, which has inflicted huge damage on himself , his wife and children, and on us as parents. He recently voluntarily went through a detox, and is now starting the hard journey from detox to the future.
The whole family have been highly anxious about the future. We asked Melissa to come and help the four of us talk through the situation we are now experiencing.
Her years of experience in this field, have been hugely beneficial to all of us. Most importantly she quickly won the respect and attention of our Son, and has helped all of us unpack our concerns. She has a great ability to cut through to the key issues, and help all of us to identify our next steps in this long process. She has been a lifesaver”
— Grateful Mum & Dad
“I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Melissa. She is very considerate, patient, and warm. She is very easy to talk to and has always made me feel comfortable. Her approach feels tailor-fit to my needs, specifically my anxiety issues.
Melissa has helped me with identifying themes, causes, and patterns of thought and helped me break through bad habits. Leaving each session, I feel quite productive, and look forward to our subsequent sessions.
Her practical suggestions are extremely helpful and have played an important role in my day to day anxiety management. I highly recommend her services.”
— Female Client
Let’s book a free phone call to see if it’s right for you.
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.