Empowering individuals through life's ups and downs is my passion. With a background in social care and qualifications in social work, coaching, therapy, NLP and ADHD, I offer tailored support for your journey to wellness and personal growth.
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13 customer reviews
Zeta Anich
Therapist
Professional yet approachable. Kind & caring without being too indulgent. Highly recommended.
Zeta Anich
Therapist
Quality, human & humane interactions.
Brit
Counselling
Rachel has been an incredible support on my journey to understand myself and process a stressful few years. She offers great advice and guidance in sessions along with resources to support my growth.
Rachel was the first counselor I spoke to about how I was feeling and the difficulties I had been having in the past few years that suggested I could have ADHD and helped me not only process that potential and how i felt about it, but offer suggested services to seek diagnosis.
She helped me by offering strategies that have helped others with ADHD, but regularly acknowledges that one size doesn't fit all. I always looked forward to our sessions and am grateful for the help Rachel has given me!
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Amber-Mae Adlam
Therapist
I LOVE RACHEL!!! Her work is the type of therapy you go to after a psychologist sits with you for 6 weeks only listening to you and not helping. Rachel is the therapist that is PROACTIVE, OPPORTUNISTIC AND HELPFUL! She tells you how it is, gives insight and gives homework to work on yourself! Been with her for a year and HIGHLY recommend (she laughs at my jokes) More...
Donna Clark
Therapist
Rachel is very easy to talk to and work with. Totally relatable. I highly recommend Rachel. 😃
Skyla
Counselling
I had a great experience with Rachel, right from my first session I felt at ease talking to Rachel. She was very knowledgeable and understanding ans had a calming energy but also could have a laugh. Highly recommended ☺️
Emma
Counselling
Getting in contact with Rachel has really helped me to structure solutions & growing opportunities in my life. Focusing on what’s best for my personal growth as well as understanding more of the environment around me, particularly regarding neurodivergent mindsets. Talking with Rachel, she is very likeable & her supportive yet growth focused mindset has been a huge positive in my own journey of learning, moving forward & trying to understand more of the world around me. Its helped me to be more stable in myself & the way I approach situations. This has been a positive experience for me & I’ve learnt a lot. More...
Martin
Therapist
Thanks for the help 🙂 I'm starting to get better
Alyce Heine
Life Coaching
Working with Rachel has been amazing. She is calm, bubbly, positive, patient, considrate and understanding. She has helped me learn how to manage melt downs and stress levels and gain insight into how my brain works. She has a great balance of working through issues while having a laugh or two along the way. I highly recommend working with Rachel and will go back to Rachel in the future if I feel I need it. More...
Robert
I was looking for someone to help with my anxiety as i thought that's what i have been struggling with for so many years, through some great chats with Rachel she realized i could have ADHD!
I went through with the assessment and she was right, this has been a game changer and can't thank her enough
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Emily
Counselling
I have been seeing Rachel for a little while now and I highly recommend her. She got in touch with me quickly and I knew from our first call that we would be a good fit. This was my first time dealing with a counsellor, which could usually be quite terrifying but Rachel communicated efficiently and made sure I was comfortable and calmly spoke me through everything. She has really helped me to not feel like I’m alone in the way I was feeling. She has made therapy a very easy process for me. Thank you Rachel! More...
Sharon McDonald
Counselling
After a very long search l found Think Reflect Grow.The response time was impressive after months of wait lists,no response, no answer etc etc.
Rachel has been a godsend and l would absolutely recommend her
Her kindness understanding and commitment are quite rare so if you are looking for someone don't hesitate you will not regret it.
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Sharon McDonald
Counselling
Finding Rachel @Think Reflect Grow through bark.com was a god send.l can't speak highly enough of Rachel and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a councillor especially for teens.
What do you love most about your job?
I really cherish the opportunity to journey alongside people. Meeting new faces and walking with them as they grow and evolve into the individuals they dream of becoming is something that truly excites me. Seeing their progress and being a part of their story is not only an honour, but a joy.
What inspired you to start your own business?
For me, the inspiration to start my own business has been brewing for quite some time. However, it was when I became a parent that the drive to pursue this path became stronger. I realised the importance of achieving a better work-life balance, especially with the responsibility of raising children. Starting my own business offered me the flexibility to tailor my schedule around my family commitments while still pursuing my professional goals. This way, I can be the kind of mother I aspire to be while also providing valuable support to others through my work. It truly feels like having the best of both worlds.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose me because of my extensive experience and expertise in both social work and coaching, totaling over 20 years of combined practice. With a solid foundation in both fields and specialised training, I bring a unique perspective that integrates the best of both worlds to support my clients effectively.
My approach is characterised by a good sense of humor, which helps create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere during our sessions. I am known for being pragmatic, practical, and goal oriented. I believe in empowering my clients to take charge of their own journey, and I never impose my own agenda. Instead, I provide guidance and support tailored to their individual needs, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on them. This is your time, for you, about you, and led by you.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
To ensure smooth communication, all sessions are conducted via Teams. It's important that you have the app downloaded before our scheduled appointments. I am dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering experience, no matter where you are.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All my sessions are conducted online, so clients are protected from any risk of catching Covid-19.
Life Coaching | Clarity, Direction and Meaningful Progress
There are times when you know you want more from life, yet you are unsure how to move forward. You may feel stuck, distracted, pulled in multiple directions or quietly dissatisfied despite outward success. You might be navigating career decisions, personal transitions, confidence issues or a desire for greater balance.
Life coaching provides a focused, structured space to think clearly, set meaningful goals and take consistent action.
My approach is purposeful, strengths-based and forward-moving. Coaching is not about analysing the past in depth. It is about identifying where you are now, clarifying where you want to be and building a realistic pathway to get there.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
My PCC credential reflects advanced coaching competence and adherence to international ethical standards. My social work background brings depth of understanding around human behaviour, systems and resilience. My NLP training supports effective mindset shifts, behavioural change and enhanced self-awareness.
How I Work
Life coaching is collaborative and structured. You set the agenda. My role is to ask powerful questions, challenge unhelpful patterns and support consistent progress.
We may work on:
Clarifying values and long-term direction
Goal setting and strategic planning
Strengthening confidence and decision-making
Improving focus and productivity
Building sustainable habits
Navigating career or life transitions
Enhancing accountability
I integrate practical goal-setting frameworks, strengths-based reflection and NLP tools to shift limiting beliefs and internal narratives. Positive psychology principles underpin the work, ensuring we build on what is already working while expanding capacity and possibility.
Who Life Coaching Is For
Life coaching is well suited to individuals who are functioning reasonably well but want greater clarity, momentum or fulfilment. Many clients are professionals, leaders, parents or individuals navigating change who benefit from structured thinking space and external accountability.
If you are living with ADHD, coaching can also help you harness structure, improve follow-through and reduce procrastination in a supportive, non-judgemental way.
A Structured Path to Progress
Change does not happen through insight alone. It happens through intentional action, reflection and refinement.
Life coaching provides a steady framework for growth. Together, we create clear goals, realistic plans and measurable progress, while strengthening your confidence and self-leadership.
If you are ready to move from thinking about change to actively creating it, I would be pleased to work alongside you.
Counselling | Practical, Compassionate Support for Life’s Challenges
At times, life can feel heavier than it should. You may be managing anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, workplace stress or ongoing self-doubt. You might be functioning well on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, unsettled or stuck.
Counselling provides a structured, confidential and supportive space to talk things through, gain perspective and develop practical ways forward.
My approach is calm, thoughtful and strengths-based. I offer a space where you can speak openly without judgement, while also working towards meaningful and sustainable change.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
As a registered Social Worker in New Zealand, my counselling practice is grounded in ethical standards, cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed principles. My coaching qualification ensures our work remains purposeful and solution-focused. My NLP training supports practical shifts in thinking patterns, emotional responses and behavioural habits.
How I Work
Counselling is not about being told what to do. It is about gaining clarity, understanding your patterns and strengthening your capacity to respond differently.
We may work on:
Managing anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Strengthening communication and relationships
Navigating life transitions or uncertainty
Building confidence and self-esteem
Developing healthy boundaries
Reducing self-criticism
Breaking unhelpful behavioural cycles
I integrate reflective dialogue with practical tools. This can include emotional regulation strategies, cognitive reframing, NLP processes to shift limiting beliefs, and strengths-based approaches drawn from positive psychology. The focus is on equipping you with skills and insight you can apply in everyday life.
Who Counselling Is For
I work with adults who want professional, grounded support and are ready to take gradual, constructive steps forward. Many of my clients are balancing work, family and personal responsibilities while quietly carrying significant internal pressure.
If you are living with ADHD, counselling can also address the emotional impact that often accompanies it, including frustration, shame and relationship tension.
A Supportive Path Forward
You do not need to reach crisis point to seek counselling. Early support often prevents patterns from becoming entrenched.
With thoughtful guidance, practical strategies and a steady therapeutic relationship, it is possible to experience greater clarity, emotional steadiness and confidence in your decision-making.
If you are looking for professional counselling that is compassionate, structured and forward-moving, I would be pleased to support you.
Therapeutic Support | Counselling and Personal Growth
There are seasons in life when coping strategies are no longer enough. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, low in confidence or simply exhausted from holding everything together. You might be navigating relationship difficulties, parenting stress, burnout, life transitions or the impact of earlier experiences that still shape your present.
Therapy offers a structured and confidential space to pause, reflect and move forward with greater clarity.
My work is thoughtful, practical and compassionate. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to explore what is happening beneath the surface, while also building strategies that support meaningful change.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
As a registered Social Worker in New Zealand, my practice is grounded in ethical, trauma-informed and strengths-based principles. My coaching qualification ensures our work remains purposeful and forward-focused. My NLP training supports deep work around thought patterns, emotional responses and behavioural change.
How I Work
Therapy is not about being judged or analysed. It is about being understood and supported to create sustainable shifts.
Depending on your needs, we may work on:
Emotional regulation and anxiety management
Building resilience during stress or transition
Strengthening boundaries and communication
Reframing unhelpful internal narratives
Processing difficult experiences
Developing self-trust and confidence
Breaking patterns that no longer serve you
I integrate therapeutic reflection with practical tools. This may include nervous system regulation strategies, cognitive reframing, NLP processes to shift entrenched beliefs, and strengths-based approaches drawn from positive psychology. The focus is always on empowering you, not creating dependence.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who are ready to engage honestly with themselves and take steady steps toward change. Many of my clients are professionals, parents or individuals who appear to be coping on the outside but feel stretched internally.
If you are living with ADHD, therapy can also support the emotional impact that often accompanies it, including shame, burnout and relationship strain.
A Steady Path Forward
Therapy does not need to be overwhelming or indefinite. With the right support, you can develop insight, emotional steadiness and practical strategies that improve daily life.
You do not need to navigate challenges alone. If you are seeking thoughtful, professional and grounded therapeutic support, I would be pleased to work alongside you.
ADHD Coach | Personalised Coaching and Therapeutic Support
Living with ADHD can feel confusing and exhausting at times. You may be capable, thoughtful and motivated, yet find yourself battling inconsistency, overwhelm or emotional intensity.
You might start projects with enthusiasm but struggle to complete them. You may hyperfocus in one area while avoiding another. You might experience strong emotional reactions or rejection sensitivity. You may procrastinate despite genuinely caring and carry years of feeling misunderstood.
ADHD is not a character flaw or lack of effort. It reflects differences in executive functioning, attention regulation and nervous system processing. With the right understanding and structure, life can become more manageable and aligned with your strengths.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
This combination of qualifications allows me to integrate neuroscience-informed ADHD support, ethical social work practice and structured, forward-focused coaching.
My background in social work ensures our work is trauma-informed, systemic and grounded in strong professional standards. My coaching credentials provide clarity, accountability and measurable progress. My NLP training supports practical shifts in thinking patterns, internal dialogue and behaviour change.
How I Work
ADHD support is not about fixing you. It is about understanding how your brain operates and creating strategies that work in real life.
Our work may focus on strengthening executive functioning, including planning, prioritising, reducing procrastination and improving follow-through. We may develop emotional regulation skills to manage overwhelm, understand triggers and reduce shame and self-criticism. We may also explore identity and confidence, reframing long-held narratives, developing self-trust and building on genuine strengths. Practical environmental and energy management strategies can help prevent burnout and support sustained focus.
A Practical Path Forward
Many adults with ADHD have spent years trying to try harder. Sustainable change comes from working differently, not pushing more.
Together, we build clear and workable systems, emotional regulation skills and supportive accountability structures. The aim is to help you function well as you are, with clarity, structure and confidence.
If you are ready for steady, practical progress, I would be pleased to support you.
Teen Coaching and Therapeutic Support | Strengthening Confidence, Regulation and Direction
Adolescence can be complex. Teenagers are navigating identity, friendships, academic pressure, social media, family expectations and increasing independence — often all at once. At times this can show up as anxiety, low mood, withdrawal, emotional reactivity, low confidence or conflict at home.
Many teenagers want support but struggle to articulate what they need. They may feel misunderstood, judged or unsure how to manage what is happening internally.
I provide a calm, respectful and structured space where young people feel heard, understood and supported to develop practical skills for managing life more effectively.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
As a registered Social Worker in New Zealand, my work with teenagers is grounded in ethical practice, safeguarding, trauma-informed principles and an understanding of family and systemic dynamics. My coaching qualification ensures sessions remain purposeful and development-focused. My NLP training supports practical shifts in thinking patterns, confidence and emotional responses.
How I Work with Teenagers
Young people benefit from both understanding and structure. Sessions are adapted to developmental stage and individual needs, while maintaining clear goals and forward movement.
We may work on:
Emotional regulation and anxiety management
Building confidence and self-esteem
Strengthening communication skills
Managing friendships and peer pressure
Improving focus and organisation
Navigating academic stress
Developing healthy coping strategies
For teenagers with ADHD, support may also include executive functioning skills, reducing procrastination, improving follow-through and managing emotional intensity in constructive ways.
I aim to balance validation with accountability. Teenagers are encouraged to take ownership of their growth while feeling supported rather than criticised.
Support for Teens Directly
If you are a teenager looking for support, sessions are designed to be engaging, practical and relevant to your life. You will have a space to speak openly, explore challenges, and develop strategies that actually work for you.
Working with Parents
When appropriate, I maintain communication with parents while protecting the young person’s confidentiality. This helps ensure alignment, reinforce strategies at home and reduce family tension. The goal is to strengthen both the young person’s independence and the overall family system.
A Steady Foundation for Growth
Adolescence is a formative period. Early support can prevent patterns of anxiety, avoidance or low confidence from becoming entrenched.
With structured guidance, practical strategies and a respectful therapeutic relationship, teenagers can develop emotional steadiness, stronger decision-making and greater self-belief.
If you are a teenager seeking practical, professional and supportive guidance, or a parent looking for help for your teenager, I would be pleased to work with you.
Parent Support | Guidance for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, and raising a neurodivergent child can bring additional complexities. You may feel uncertain, frustrated, or overwhelmed as you try to support your child’s unique needs while managing family, work and personal responsibilities. You might be navigating behavioural challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, academic or social struggles, or simply wanting strategies to help your child thrive.
I provide a structured, supportive space for parents to reflect, learn and develop practical approaches that work for both their child and their family. My aim is to help you feel more confident, informed and resilient in your parenting journey.
Professional Background
I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider through Evergreen Certifications and PESI. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. I am a qualified and registered Social Worker in New Zealand. I am also a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach with NLP Worldwide.
My social work training ensures that my approach is grounded in ethical practice, trauma-informed principles and a deep understanding of family systems. My coaching and NLP qualifications provide structured, practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, confidence and problem-solving skills — both for you and for your child.
How I Support Parents
Parenting support is about building practical skills, increasing confidence and creating strategies that suit your family’s unique dynamics.
We may focus on:
Understanding your child’s neurodivergence and needs
Managing challenging behaviours and emotional dysregulation
Building routines and systems that work for your child and family
Strengthening communication and connection
Supporting your child’s independence and confidence
Managing parental stress, overwhelm and self-care
For parents of children with ADHD or other neurodivergent profiles, I integrate tools to help with executive functioning, emotional regulation, organisation, and family harmony. I also provide guidance on advocacy and navigating school, healthcare and support systems.
A Collaborative and Supportive Approach
Sessions are tailored to your goals and challenges. I work alongside you as a partner, helping you feel equipped, understood and supported rather than judged. Positive psychology and strengths-based strategies ensure that the focus is on growth, confidence and practical outcomes.
A Pathway to Greater Confidence
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel isolating at times. Early support and practical guidance can make a significant difference for both you and your child.
If you are seeking structured, professional and compassionate support as a parent, I would be pleased to work with you to create strategies that help your family thrive.