New Light Counselling

Kia ora! My name is Heather Pound. I was born and raised in the US, but have now lived more of my life outside of it than in. I have lived for extended periods in five different countries but have been in New Zealand now for over 10 years. Our work in other countries revolved around assisting others in faith based environments. Right before moving to NZ, we worked in a business in India that employed previously trafficked women and helped them to grow in the skills needed to empower their own choices, often for the first time. Working in a cross-cultural environment is a comfortable space for me.

Now it is my privilege to assist people towards healing, freedom and hope as we explore your story together in a safe and confidential space. I believe in the intrinsic value of each person and that taking the time to sort through experiences that impact, dominant discourses, thoughts and feelings that influence not only improves our quality of life, but allows space for a more fulfilled life as well. Counselling allows a person to speak openly in a different way than with friends or family and then supports them as they make choices, changes or work through issues. I am in private practice in Warkworth, New Zealand working both in person and online.

My approach is flexible/eclectic and is responsive to your needs and to who you are. [Person-centred, trauma-informed, CBT, Narrative Therapy, IFS, Strengths-Based.]