Free counselling with Massey student counsellors in training
In partnership with Massey University
We’ve teamed up with Massey University to offer free and affordable online counselling with student counsellors currently completing their Master of Counselling.
You can access up to three sessions free, with continued support available for just $20 per session, or $50 for a 3-session pack.
All students are supervised by qualified professionals and bring empathy, energy, and a fresh approach to supporting your wellbeing.
Meet our current student counsellors below. You can learn more about their approach and book directly through Halaxy using the links provided. Please note our students only see mild to moderate clients.
Sarah Young
Recovery and Cultural Counsellor
Hi, I’m Sarah.
A postgraduate counselling student who offers a calm, supportive space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of what they are carrying. You might be living with the effects of past experiences, navigating complex emotions, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Sometimes it can be hard to find the words, or to feel confident that your story will be received with care.
My approach is gentle, thoughtful, and collaborative. I’m particularly interested in how people understand and narrate their experiences, especially when those experiences feel complicated or shaped by trauma. Together, we can take time to explore what feels important to you, at a pace that feels safe, and in a way that honours your own meaning-making process.
I aim to offer a respectful and non-judgemental space where you feel listened to and supported, whether you are looking for clarity, relief, or simply a place to talk things through. Counselling does not have to have a fixed agenda. We can focus on what feels most present for you and what support might look like right now.
Kathy Harpur
Nutrition Counsellor, Womens Counsellor, Youth Counsellorr
Hi, I’m Kathy.
I am passionate about holistic well-being (considering how all areas of life play an integral role in mental health), I have a background experience with yoga and mindfulness based practices which also inform my work with clients. I have qualifications in Psychology, Sports Psychology, Education, Health and fitness and am currently completing my masters in counselling. I value presence and connection and work from a person centred approach in my counselling practice. I also have experience in the field of Nutrition and insight into how nutrition affects hormones and mental well-being and I hope to integrate this knowledge in my work with clients.
I see myself working with young people navigating life transitions and can support them with self discovery, motivation and study skills, or feelings of anxiety and depression. I can also support women needing help with perimenopause/menopause and challenges in this phase of life.
Book Online Counsellors
Unsure if a student counsellor is the best option for you at this stage? You can browse our other counsellors and make a booking with one of them instead.