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Meet the Counsellors at
Weave Hawke’s Bay.
Our counselling team are qualified and registered professionals. Each counsellor brings unique skills and expertise to our mahi, ensuring the best possible support for whānau and our community.
Sharon Jenkinson
BASS (Counselling)
Registered Member of NZAC
Sharon brings a holistic approach to her counselling practice and has a rich background in kaupapa Māori services. Sharon has a client-centred philosophy, where she tailors her methods to what works best for each individual. Sharon is adaptable and flexible, walking alongside people on their unique journeys. Her expertise spans a range of areas, including strategies for managing stress, anxiety, grief, and addictions. She has experience supporting people with trauma including intergenerational trauma.
Sharon aspires to support people to reach their full potential. “I walk alongside the person, helping them uncover the solutions and answers that often lie within themselves.”
“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.“
Sara Eaton
BASS Counseling and Pyschotherapy
Registered Member of NZAC
Sara is a psychotherapy trained counsellor who works with adults and older clients. She has a strong holistic and wellbeing focus enabling clients to create life balance through self-care and building resilience. Sara can help you to navigate grief, anxiety, stress, and depression and develop coping skills and strategies to manage these challenges. She works from a person centered and existential perspective enabling clients to explore choices to facilitate positive life changes. Sara brings acceptance, calm and humour to her work with clients.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space, in that space is our power to choose our response, in our response lies our growth and our freedom” (Frankl)
Stacia Jensen
Bachelor of Counselling
Registered member of NZAC
Stacia aims to create a safe and supportive environment where people feel heard and valued. Her approach is collaborative while connecting people with tools that help them feel more empowered in everyday life. She has experience working with adults and adolescents facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
“It’s a honour to walk alongside tangata whai ora on their journey, offering empathy and understanding as they navigate life’s complexities.”
Missy Bedford-Rolleston
BASS (Counselling), GradDipPsych
Registered Member of NZAC
Missy offers a holistic and compassionate approach, placing the client at the centre of the therapeutic journey. With experience in the Mental Health sector, she has supported tangata whaiora through trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Missy is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel empowered through choice and supported to find practical tools that align with their individual needs. She is committed to strengthening self-worth and fostering a sense of agency in those she works with.
“You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” (Jimmy Dean)
Special support for Cyclone recovery.
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle has left many in our community needing extra support. We offer free counselling to those affected by recent weather events. Recovery is a journey, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Learn more..