Anna McVeighHolistic therapy · counselling · wellbeing
Meet Anna

Connection, compassion and space to be yourself.

A holistic, client-centred and trauma-informed approach that honours mind, body and spirit.

About Anna

I am a counsellor and holistic therapist based in South Brighton, Christchurch. Being client-centred, I focus on what people want to get out of counselling and therapy with me. I work alongside people with warmth, curiosity and respect, helping them reconnect with their own wisdom and capacity for healing and leading a fulfilling life.

My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw from my own life experience and almost 20 years of professional training and experience. I have trained in a wide variety of therapies, including narrative, solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapies, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and more body-mind based approaches, such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting and Havening.

I have also trained in trauma-informed movement, mindfulness, meditation and practices that build self-awareness and self-compassion while processing trauma and facilitating integration.

I work with individuals and couples, facilitate groups and retreats, and offer professional supervision. I am also an accredited ACC counsellor.

Most relevant qualifications & professional standing

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Masters in Social Practice
Full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
Accredited ACC counsellor and supervisor
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples
Accreditations in Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Havening, Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Hypnotherapy
Anna's welcoming therapy room, with a white sofa, plants and warm wooden walls.

Ready to start a conversation?

You are welcome to get in touch to ask a question or enquire about working with Anna.