Our Counsellors

Sheryl Smith

Accord Service Manager and Counsellor

BSocSci (Psych). GDipEdSt. PGDipCouns. NZAC Registered Counsellor

Sheryl has worked in a range of services providing Counselling and Therapy since 1991. As well as managing the Accord service, Sheryl provides therapy for individuals, couples and families.

“Clients present many issues. There are themes such as stress, depression, anxiety, loss and life transitions that are difficult to deal with. Events in people’s lives can be similar, however each person has unique experience.”

Sheryl can talk with you on the phone or in person to discuss your particular needs and make an appointment with a counsellor.

“People who come to us have often tried a number of ways to manage and have got stuck. When you are ready, Accord Counsellors are here to help.”

Contact Sheryl

Alayne Cullen

Counsellor

NZAC Registered Counsellor

Alayne has worked as a Counsellor for over 30 years and specialises in grief and loss.

“I provide a safe and confidential space for us to process the issues you bring.”

Alayne is trained as a Elisabeth Kubler-Ross facilitator – dealing with grief and loss and has worked with adults suffering mental and emotional health difficulties. She also has recent training in trauma release techniques.

Mandy Pentecost

Counsellor

MCouns. MA DipTch. NZAC Registered Counsellor

Mandy works with groups, individuals and in organisations with issues such as stress and conflict management, communication, assertiveness, self-esteem, harassment and bullying.

“I enjoy working with families, adults and young people who want to make changes and improve their well being. I offer a calm place to talk openly.”

Mandy is a narrative therapist which means she can help you separate a problem when you get stuck. She is an experienced and well qualified counsellor.

Cherilea Stalker

Counsellor
PNAP Facilitator

Dip.Psychotherapy Dip. Integrative Psychology (Hakomi). Provisional member of NZAC

Linda Elliott-Ghadami

Registered Psychologist

MNZPsS

Joseph Stone

Registered Psychologist

MNZPsS

Patricia Schimanski Clark

Counsellor

Provisional member of NZAC

Kurt Fenton

Counsellor

BA  MDiv.  BCouns.

Provisional Member of NZAC