Unique Beginnings

19/04/2026

Lactation after loss 🤍

Lactation after a baby dies is a topic that is not always easy to find information on. Here are a few websites offering information on suppressing lactation, gradual suppression, donating breast milk...

10/04/2026

Admin day! Working remotely today down in Wellington for the weekend. This space is incredible at the Wellington library, beautiful meeting rooms that you can book for free and they are sound proof!

26/03/2026

Amazing turn out 🫶

26/03/2026

I will be attending this today at PN, so please come up and say hello. Looking forward to seeing lots of old and new faces at this fabulous event.

Join us for the Big Latch On - a celebration of connection, community and the amazing journey of breastfeeding!
ThisFriday 27 March, from 10am–12pm, we’re gathering at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre for this global moment where breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and mixed‑feeding parents latch their pēpi all at the same time in a beautiful show of solidarity.
We’ll mingle, connect and enjoy the morning together - then everyone will latch at 11am for the official Big Latch On count!
Bring your baby, bring your whānau, and bring your good vibes - this is a relaxed, supportive space to meet others, share stories and celebrate feeding your baby your way.
✨ Plus… spot prizes!
Fun giveaways will be happening throughout the morning, so everyone has a chance to take home something special.
Come celebrate the power of nurturing, the magic of community and the joy of doing something meaningful together. We can’t wait to latch, laugh and connect with you!
Please register for this event https://www.womens-health.org.nz/.../big-latch-on-at-te.../
💛A big thank you to Health NZ - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral NZ, Barnardos, La Leche League, Entwined Parenting and & Film for your collaboration for this event💛

26/03/2026

Fidgets are an incredible tool for so many reasons. In session I have found that people enjoy the invitation to freely explore our space. These baskets of fidgets are very popular. This helps relieve uncomfortable feelings, like nervous energy or the discussion of distressing/traumatic events. Do you have a favourite fidget? We are always looking to expand our selection. Please share a pic..

22/03/2026

This year has started with some incredible new opportunities. Unique Beginnings continues to work within the private practice space. However a key value that I have always worked toward is equality. In the back ground I have been working with contractors that offer counselling (mainly short term brief therapy). The organisations that I am currently a supplier for their counselling services are Think Hauora maternal mental health and Telus Health. Telus Health has holds the EAP contract for Te Whatu Ora employees. So, if you work for this service then you can enquire about requesting me as your counsellor with Telus Health.
There is more still to come this year with signing up with ACC for Sensitive Claims contracts. Another upcoming opportunity that is in the making for August is a Birth Trauma workshop that Birth Trauma Aotearoa and myself are working collaboratively on. The Hope Collective is another charitable trust that I am collaborating with in the Maternal Health space. So watch this space!
In the mean time I am taking time to appreciate the growth over the last 5 years and to draw in new possibilities for the next 5 years 🌀

16/03/2026

Are you looking for something to do over the school holidays? Check out these workshops 🩷

🎨Workshops coming up!🎨
Some for kids... some for Adults! Feel free to share!

04/03/2026

I am looking forward to continuing my mahi withTe Aroha Noa Community Services within the counseling team. I will be there Tuesday and the odd Wednesday for client work and to help support these new students🤩

Te Aroha Noa would like to introduce our 3 students to the hapori who will be joining the whare this year, April, Juliette and Kate (pictured at the front). We are looking forward to supporting your counselling journey within community.

03/03/2026

It has taken some time to get these photos updated on the website and social. But it is done now! A massive thank you to Sarah Taylor from Thread and Film, for making me feel comfortable in front of the camera. It is not my favorite thing, but she was able to calm my nervousness! Also a massive thank you to my stunt body for the last minute call up, you know who you are. It was actually fun. https://uniquebeginnings.co.nz/

02/03/2026

New stock just arrived!
27 beautiful rebozos, made up of fish and flower and diamond. $85 each plus P&P

12/12/2025

OUT OF THE OFFICE till the 12 Jan 2026.

My family and I are off on a family Christmas back in Vancouver this year. I have meet and supported some incredible people this year and I am looking forward to the opportunities that will come along in 2026.

In the mean time I will be moving at a different pace (and time zone). Therefore, I may take time to respond to text and emails, I am still taking bookings for the new year. So reach out if you are looking to connect in 2026.

Incase you are needing urgent support see numbers below:
Crisis Service
Police: 111
Helplines
Youthline: 0800 376 633
Lifeline: 0800 543 354
Need to Talk: 1737

Or https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines

05/12/2025

Check out this update from the ACC hui