Liz Riversdale

“Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Finding a counsellor who feels ‘right’ for you is a personal process and can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. To help make this easier, I’m happy to chat via email or a quick call to answer your questions and see if my approach aligns with what you’re looking for.

Approach

My approach is eclectic, collaborative, and trauma-informed, rooted in the belief that healing happens when we engage both the mind and the body. 

• Regulate your nervous system, moving beyond “just knowing” you’re safe to actually feeling safe.
• Access deeper insights by listening to the “inner wisdom” your body holds when words aren’t enough.
• Create sustainable shifts in how you relate to yourself and others, ensuring your healing is embodied.
   

• Cognitive & Relational: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred Therapy.
• Somatic & Experiential: Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness. 

Benefits include:

• improved communication and interpersonal skills
• greater self-acceptance and self-esteem
• ability to change self-defeating behaviors/habits
• connecting with and expressing emotions
• ability to self-regulate
• increased confidence and decision-making skills
• improved problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• greater sense of self and purpose

Background and Experience

I qualified as a counsellor 25 years ago and during this time, I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and cultures with a broad range of issues. The settings I have worked in include Education, Not for Profit Organisations and EAP services.

I have had a varied career and also worked as a Social Work lecturer for 10 years at Te Wananga O Aotearoa, and a Leadership Coach and facilitator for 12 years.  This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw upon in my counselling practice.