Zoe Lopes, BSc Hons Psychology, Dip Transpersonal Counselling
Zoe has worked in the mental health sector for several years – as a counsellor at Lincoln University’s Student Health & Support centre; brief intervention counselling (BIC) through Pegasus Health in Canterbury; ACC sensitive claim counselling and private practice clients. As such, she has experience with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, cultures and ages. She is skilled in working with depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse, adjustment issues, confidence, communication skills, life transitions and personal growth. Her training in both psychology and transpersonal counselling has led her to utilise an integrative approach to working with clients, offering different modalities to fit the client needs and preferences. These can include Brainspotting, EMDR, client-centred and mindfulness modalities.
Zoe is one of the few therapists in Nelson offering Brainspotting to clients. This is a brain-body based modality that is useful in processing trauma or difficult experiences. Clients have the choice whether to tell their story or not. Processing can occur either way.
Zoe believes in building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients can develop trust and a sense of safety. She supports and empowers clients to develop a strong sense of self. She is empathic in her work with clients but also brings a sense of humour.
Zoe is ACC registered, to assist clients to work through sexual abuse and trauma.