Ashlyn Hornsby: Counselling & Workshop Coordinator 

(She/They/He)

Kia Ora. In my coordination practice I like to use a peer-support based approach with a focus on making things as comfortable for clients as possible when we do a referral.

My previous experience lies in drug harm reduction and education coordinating a peer-support volunteer initiative at outdoor music events. I have a background in leadership training with Canterbury University. I have a Bachelor of Counselling from NMIT.

Cath Clarke: Bachelor of Counselling

My name is Cath Clarke, I joined the Nelson Women’s Centre in 2020. I hold a Bachelor of Counselling degree and I am a Provisional Member registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.  I am passionate about working alongside women to navigate through their difficulties. I have a caring, calm nature and place trust in a collaborative relationship within counselling. I believe counselling brings about positive change, creating growth in one’s life. The approaches I use are a person-centred approach, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I work alongside the client to assist the client to bring about change, to reach their desired goals, and to help a client to challenge negative thinking, also bringing mindfulness techniques into practice to improve client wellbeing. 

Isabel Law: Bachelor of Counselling

Kia ora, I am Isabel, another human being navigating the journey of life. Like everyone else I have faced my share of struggles, and my personal path has inspired me to become a counsellor and offer support to others. I hold a Bachelor of counselling degree and I am committed to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery and growth. I believe you are the expert in your life and together we can find ways to help you move forward. I tailor my approach to your specific needs, and you will decide the pace that works best for you. My intention is to create a safe, calm and confidential space where you can cultivate a relationship with yourself where all parts of you are welcomed, understood and allowed to be there. I draw on a variety of modalities such as Person-Centre Counselling (PCC), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Te Whare Tapa Whā (Māori health model) and Mindfulness.  

Noa Vodnizky: Senior Student Counsellor 

 Kia Ora, I am Noa, a mature counselling student at Te Pūkenga NMIT and a proud member of the NWC Counselling team.  My background is in yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Since 2016 I have been lucky to follow my passion and facilitate/co-facilitate women's retreats; spaces for women to rest, connect to themselves and each other, and explore and celebrate their lives. My life experience as a woman, a mother, a daughter, and a global citizen had led me to believe in our inherent capacity to know ourselves and what is best for us and in our ability to develop self-awareness, self-compassion, care, and love. As a counsellor I am committed to providing a safe, judgment-free, and supportive space for you to pause, reflect, explore, and move forward.

Chanel Sharp: Senior Student Counsellor

Kia ora, my name is Chanel, and I am a counselling student in my final year at NMIT studying towards a Bachelor of Counselling. In my counselling practice, I work towards providing clients with a safe, and non-judgmental space. By first gaining an understanding about what is happening for you in your life, collaboratively, we will then explore what support, resources, and strategies would be most helpful for you to navigate through any difficulties you may be facing, to enable growth, change, and to facilitate ways forward.

 I have a history of working alongside people in challenging situations, and my passion has always been to empower and support people to reach their true potential. I have a holistic and pluralistic approach, drawing from Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapies.