Hi, I'm Sarah

I have always had a passion for connecting with the natural world and to preserving and taking care of it, and to connecting with it on a deep spiritual level.
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In 1998 I completed my MSc at Massey University and was privileged to combine studies of sustainable agriculture with zoology/ecology. I wanted to do something practical for New Zealand’s ecology.  

I was fortunate to be offered a scholarship which put me on a unique path to developing a novel green organic insecticide for the home gardener.
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Soon after, an OE to Europe landed me with a job in science policy working for the UK’s leading scientific academy -The Royal Society of London - with a portfolio of environment. I was fortunate to work with some of the greatest scientific minds of the world on projects such as Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their impacts on human health.

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  Testimonial:

  ​"Counselling with Sarah helped me clear my mind and see things from a different perspective. She offers a non judgemental ear and makes you feel heard. She is warm and kind, and so attentive. I appreciate all the help I got from her sessions."
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  Testimonial:

  "In my opinion Sarah has a humble and non-judgmental heart and mind. The type of counselling that is hard to forget.
  She has helped me as a person; without trying to change me. She believes that everyone is perfectly imperfect. She helped me to find a place where I am always positive and happy". 

With my hero - Jane Goodall

My career of two years with The Royal Society ended abruptly when I chose to be with my twin sister who became terminally ill.  

​Shortly before she died, Sally encouraged me to “follow your dreams”. Prior and subsequent family deaths all encouraged me and eventually inspired
me to think about what I wanted to do with my own precious gift – the gift of life.​​ ​

I spent many years dedicating myself to reflecting on my purpose, and ultimately to growing spiritually. This work continues to be an ongoing, an evolving process. A process of ‘becoming’. ​

On the way the ultimate purpose of all of this work slowly became clearer. It was (and still is) my mission to help people and to help this planet.

I have been fortunate to counsel college students and university students and to help them to reconnect with themselves and with their mission.  Unity Holistic Counselling continues this work – the work of healing ourselves and of healing the planet, together.  One life at a time.​

My Qualifications and Memberships

• ​Masters of Counselling (Massey University)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education – with Distinction (Counselling and Guidance)
• Masters of Science in Zoology (Massey University)
• Provisional Member of NZ Association of Counsellors, Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri o Aotearoa

Bella & Me