“Ko Taranaki tōku maunga Ko Te Ātiawa rāua ko Ngāti Toa ōku iwi Ko Mururaupatu tōku marae E noho ana au ki Raumati ki te Tonga i te taha o tōku whaea “
Gay is a Counsellor with over 35 years of experience.
She specialises in working with issues related to cultural identity, gender and sexuality, and has a strong focus on supporting individuals and whānau healing from sexual, psychological and cultural harm.
Gay’s specialties are:
- Cultural identity
- Gender and sexuality
- Sexual trauma
- Psychological harm
- Cultural trauma
Gay is deeply committed to walking alongside people on their healing journeys. She believes in the capacity of every person to reclaim the mana that is rightfully theirs and is continually inspired by the courage and creativity of those she works with.
She speaks English and intermediate Te Reo Māori and is comfortable working with all genders. Gay has extensive experience working with Māori, Pākehā and Pasifika communities, and her practice is grounded in kaupapa Māori values and cultural safety.
Based in Raumati, Gay provides counselling services in Wellington, Kāpiti and Porirua.
