Services
Sam Anderson BAppSocSci (couns), MNZCCA
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Sam Anderson BAppSocSci (couns), MNZCCA
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Sam Anderson BAppSocSci (couns), MNZCCA
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Sam Anderson BAppSocSci (couns), MNZCCA
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
Director of Freedom Counselling Ministries
ACC Approved & EAP Registered
Sam has worked extensively as a counsellor for several years, with a primary focus on strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping others experience freedom, healing, and personal growth in their lives.
Sam is also the author of the Freedom Within books (see the website for more details).
In addition to her counselling work, Sam is available to speak at events and facilitate workshops.
Supervision for Counselling Students: Sam provides supervision that offers both professional and personal support, encouraging competent, safe, and ethical counselling practice.
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Counselling with Ian (Office: Papakura Tue/Wed/Thur/ & Pukekohe Friday or Online)
. Duration:1 hr··. Price:$140
Ian Anderson BApp (couns) in person sessions in Papakura.
Coming from an extensive career in the corporate world, Ian is a skilled counsellor who brings a wealth of knowledge to the FCM team and works with adults of all ages. He is particularly passionate about helping and strengthening men in the area of mental and emotional health and in their relationships with others.
Coming from an extensive career in the corporate world, Ian is a skilled counsellor who brings a wealth of knowledge to the FCM team and works with adults of all ages. He is particularly passionate about helping and strengthening men in the area of mental and emotional health and in their relationships with others.
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Couples Counselling with Ian (Office: Papakura Tue/Wed/Thur/ & Pukekohe Friday or Online)
. Duration:1 hr··. Price:$160
Ian Anderson BApp (couns) in person sessions in Papakura.
Coming from an extensive career in the corporate world, Ian is a skilled counsellor who brings a wealth of knowledge to the FCM team and works with adults of all ages. He is particularly passionate about helping and strengthening men in the area of mental and emotional health and in their relationships with others.
Coming from an extensive career in the corporate world, Ian is a skilled counsellor who brings a wealth of knowledge to the FCM team and works with adults of all ages. He is particularly passionate about helping and strengthening men in the area of mental and emotional health and in their relationships with others.
Sharon Fini BHSc (couns)
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling from AUT. Offering an integrative and relational approach to clients, she works across the age span from 6 years – adult/couples. Our life journey requires active relationship building or whanaungatanga. Sharon looks forward to strengthening others to create positive change within these relationships. Sharon has experience working with children and adolescents in her previous career within health.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling from AUT. Offering an integrative and relational approach to clients, she works across the age span from 6 years – adult/couples. Our life journey requires active relationship building or whanaungatanga. Sharon looks forward to strengthening others to create positive change within these relationships. Sharon has experience working with children and adolescents in her previous career within health.
Sharon Fini BHSc (couns)
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling from AUT. Offering an integrative and relational approach to clients, she works across the age span from 6 years – adult/couples. Our life journey requires active relationship building or whanaungatanga. Sharon looks forward to strengthening others to create positive change within these relationships. Sharon has experience working with children and adolescents in her previous career within health.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling from AUT. Offering an integrative and relational approach to clients, she works across the age span from 6 years – adult/couples. Our life journey requires active relationship building or whanaungatanga. Sharon looks forward to strengthening others to create positive change within these relationships. Sharon has experience working with children and adolescents in her previous career within health.
Estelle Arvidson BApp (couns) in person sessions at Papakura venue.
Estelle has a Bachelor of Counselling from Laidlaw College where she trained in person-centred counselling, narrative therapy and counselling theories, along with biblical, theological, philosophical, and cultural studies. She has experience in counselling with children from 8 to 18 years along with adults of all ages. Furthermore, coming from a farming background, she also has counselling experience in an Equine Farm setting. Estelle is a caring, compassionate and empathetic person with great life experience.
Estelle has a Bachelor of Counselling from Laidlaw College where she trained in person-centred counselling, narrative therapy and counselling theories, along with biblical, theological, philosophical, and cultural studies. She has experience in counselling with children from 8 to 18 years along with adults of all ages. Furthermore, coming from a farming background, she also has counselling experience in an Equine Farm setting. Estelle is a caring, compassionate and empathetic person with great life experience.
Estelle Arvidson BApp (couns) in person sessions in Papakura.
Estelle has a Bachelor of Counselling from Laidlaw College where she trained in person-centred counselling, narrative therapy and counselling theories, along with biblical, theological, philosophical, and cultural studies. She has experience in counselling with children from 8 to 18 years along with adults of all ages. Furthermore, coming from a farming background, she also has counselling experience in an Equine Farm setting. Estelle is a caring, compassionate and empathetic person with great life experience.
Estelle has a Bachelor of Counselling from Laidlaw College where she trained in person-centred counselling, narrative therapy and counselling theories, along with biblical, theological, philosophical, and cultural studies. She has experience in counselling with children from 8 to 18 years along with adults of all ages. Furthermore, coming from a farming background, she also has counselling experience in an Equine Farm setting. Estelle is a caring, compassionate and empathetic person with great life experience.
Ursula McRobbie BAppSocSci (couns) online sessions.
Coming from a family of small business owners, Ursula understands the complexities of relationship dynamics and the importance of setting boundaries within both work and family systems.
She brings many years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as facilitating group work, couples counselling, and mediation therapy. Ursula works creatively using a client-centred approach, adapting a variety of techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
Coming from a family of small business owners, Ursula understands the complexities of relationship dynamics and the importance of setting boundaries within both work and family systems.
She brings many years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as facilitating group work, couples counselling, and mediation therapy. Ursula works creatively using a client-centred approach, adapting a variety of techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
Ursula McRobbie BAppSocSci (couns) online sessions.
Coming from a family of small business owners, Ursula understands the complexities of relationship dynamics and the importance of setting boundaries within both work and family systems.
She brings many years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as facilitating group work, couples counselling, and mediation therapy. Ursula works creatively using a client-centred approach, adapting a variety of techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
Coming from a family of small business owners, Ursula understands the complexities of relationship dynamics and the importance of setting boundaries within both work and family systems.
She brings many years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as facilitating group work, couples counselling, and mediation therapy. Ursula works creatively using a client-centred approach, adapting a variety of techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
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Counselling with Cath (Office: Papakura Mon & Pukekohe Tues - Wed or Online)
. Duration:1 hr··. Price:$140
Cath holds a Bachelor of Counselling from Bethlehem Tertiary Institute and is trained in person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy. She takes a collaborative approach, working alongside each person to discover what best supports their unique journey.
With over ten years of experience living and working in Cambodia, Cath brings a deep understanding of multicultural contexts. She has worked with children, young people, and adults, and values creating a supportive space where people feel seen and heard.
Cath is known for her empathy and posture of encouragement. She has a heart for helping people navigate life’s challenges, grow in self-understanding, discover their values and strengths, and move toward greater freedom and wellbeing.
With over ten years of experience living and working in Cambodia, Cath brings a deep understanding of multicultural contexts. She has worked with children, young people, and adults, and values creating a supportive space where people feel seen and heard.
Cath is known for her empathy and posture of encouragement. She has a heart for helping people navigate life’s challenges, grow in self-understanding, discover their values and strengths, and move toward greater freedom and wellbeing.
Sunia holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory from Massey University and is currently completing a Master of Counselling (2026). He has over 10 years’ experience supporting young people, families, and couples within both church and wider community settings, serving as an ordained pastor and mentor. Sunia is known for his empathy, genuine care, and encouragement, and has a particular heart for supporting men of all ages to experience hope and lasting freedom in their lives.
Jeanene is currently completing her Bachelor of Counselling at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI).
Jeanene is passionate about supporting young people and individuals to navigate life’s challenges, grow in confidence, and move toward their full potential. She offers a safe and respectful space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Her training in Person-Centred counselling and professional ethics equips her to work with a range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, and grief. Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Jeanene is committed to culturally responsive practice.
Jeanene brings a warm, compassionate presence and a genuine desire to walk alongside others on their journey.
Jeanene is passionate about supporting young people and individuals to navigate life’s challenges, grow in confidence, and move toward their full potential. She offers a safe and respectful space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Her training in Person-Centred counselling and professional ethics equips her to work with a range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, and grief. Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Jeanene is committed to culturally responsive practice.
Jeanene brings a warm, compassionate presence and a genuine desire to walk alongside others on their journey.
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