Kia Ora,

I’m Cam, I am 51 years old, married father of two boys. I live with a physical disability and use a wheelchair and crutches for mobility. I have had to overcome many difficulties in my lifetime. My belief is that engaging in the counselling process within a safe environment can support you to live the life you want and deserve.

Currently I am working at Riccarton High School part time as a guidance counsellor and a reliever at St Andrews College. I have had over 20 years’ experience working with people with disabilities and at-risk youth and adults, including the tertiary education sector. My core values are strongly focused around social justice and advocacy and I am committed to empowering people.

Hobbies
Movies, Music, Sailing, Travel, Cricket, Karate, Chess, Computer Gaming and Relaxing

Style of Working
I am friendly and outgoing; no problem is too big or too small. I believe people are the experts in their own lives. I work with teenagers and adults, I will help you create a new prospective with yourself and others, finding unique solutions to your difficulties and personal challenges.

My core therapeutic approach is Solution Focused Therapy, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Wellness techniques into my practice.

Specialisation
• Disability, Body Image, Learning Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression
• At-Risk Youth, Rainbow Teenagers and Young Adults
• Grief and Truma, Family Conflict, Self-Esteem
• Relationships and Interpersonal Difficulties
• Wellness & Wellbeing

Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies (2021)
Master’s Degree Counselling, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. (2023)
Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Secondary), Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch (1999)

Years of Practice: One

Membership: Provisional NZAC