Meet the Team

Support Coordinators and Counsellors

Our dynamic and passionate team are here to walk alongside you. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from their careers in healthcare to bring you both a confidential and an understanding space in which to share.

Sandy Sandy is a registered counsellor and has a special interest in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, pre and post-abortion counselling.… Read more

Lorraine G Bachelor of nursing (retired). Diploma in Counselling Lorraine, a retired Registered Nurse, is a founding member of Hōkai Tahi. These… Read more

Tineke Tineke is a registered counsellor offering 1-1 sessions for Hōkai Tahi clients experiencing peri-natal anxiety or depression, stress, grief, trauma,… Read more

Emma Emma has recently joined the Hōkai Tahi team, while studying counselling, part time. Apart from gaining her qualifications and experience,… Read more

Lorraine J Lorraine is married to Merv and together they have three children and eight grandchildren all living outside of the Wairarapa.… Read more

Wendy Wendy has enjoyed being part of this service from early on in its inception. She has especially valued the opportunity… Read more

Management and Support Team

Our management and support team oversee the day-to-day running of our rapidly evolving service. Much of their work involves connecting and collaborating with each other, the wider team and other organisations within the Wairarapa.

Christine Christine is Hōkai Tahi’s receptionist and the friendly voice at the end of the phone line. She is passionate about… Read more

Rebecca Rebecca has a background in community development and not-for-profit organisations. She joined the Hōkai Tahi team after 6 years as… Read more

Trustees

Our trustees bring a diverse range of career and governance backgrounds to their roles, enabling them to readily adapt to change as they set the strategy each year.

Andrew Munn

Chris Martin