We are all a work in progress
We’ve been shaped by out experiences so far - this doesn’t mean we have to stay where we are. We can do things differently to get different results any time we choose. Sometimes we can make changes by ourselves and sometimes we need support - there is no shame in that.
Welcome to a Work in Progress, where we support each other to make better choices and heal from our past.
Grounded in experience, backed by training
I’ve walked the path of recovery myself and combined that lived experience with years of study and practice.
What I share is practical, human and tested.
📚 Published Author
Two companion books on co-dependence and recovery.
🎭 Workshop Facilitator
Experienced in leading action based groups and creative therapy workshops.
🎓 Certified Training
Certificate in Creative Therapies and extensive trauma recovery study.
💡 Lived Experience
Third-generation survivor of alcohol dependency, now breaking cycles.
Learning Together, In Person or Online
In-person Workshops
In‑person groups give you the chance to learn by doing, reflect as you go, and grow with the support of others.
Each in‑person session is NZD $40, or you can commit to the full 10‑session journey for NZD $350.
Sliding scale options are available - your presence matters more than your ability to pay.
Online Workshops
If you can’t make it in person, you can still join us online and experience the same hands‑on learning from wherever you are in the world.
You have the choice of either a 10 session group experience (NZD $250) or the ability to drop in to single sessions on topics you would like to explore (NZD $30).
Offer your clients expert-facilitated
ACOA healing workshops
My workshops support people healing from parental addiction and family trauma, delivered through partner organisations like yours.
Participants receive a guided reflection journal to support their healing journey
Each session combines education, personal reflection, and group psychodrama
Intensive support throughout the two-day workshop
Small groups (max 10) create safety for vulnerable sharing
The two-day workshops are flexible and I will work with your organisation to create the perfect workshop for your clients’ needs. If you would like all eight elements we can extend the workshop from two to four days (there will be an additional investment).
Choose any four elements from:
Dependence Demystified
Three Family Rules
Embodied Patterns: The Four Roles in Families with Dependence
Motivation: Discovering What Drives You
Neutralising Hidden Family Rules
Origins of CoDependence
Protection from Family Violence
Recovery Goals
Pricing: NZD $1,200–$2,000 for up to 10 participants (this does not include any support staff you wish to attend, as they are free)
What others are saying
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Real Stories of Hope and Healing
"Before this course, I felt trapped in cycles of guilt and anxiety. Through the step-by-step modules and supportive community, I've finally started to understand my worth and create healthier relationships. I can't thank you enough for this gift."
– Survivor and Thriving Advocate -
Validated by Experts
"As a licensed therapist specializing in addiction recovery, I’ve recommended this course to many clients. It provides practical tools and compassionate guidance that truly empower individuals to break free from the shadows of their past."
– Licensed Therapist -
Tools that change lives
"The boundary-setting module was a game-changer.
For the first time, I’ve been able to say no without feeling guilty, and it’s improving every relationship in my life."
– Course Graduate -
Uncovering the Hidden Influences
"The first module was eye-opening. For the first time, I understood who and what shaped my behaviours. It gave me the clarity to stop blaming myself and start addressing the root causes of my struggles."
– Course Participant