ACC - ACC Registered Counsellor

Penelope is a Registered Social Worker and Somatic Therapist supporting couples experiencing communication breakdown, emotional distance, conflict cycles, trust ruptures, and the strain of life transitions. Her work integrates evidence-based therapy with somatic and nervous system approaches to support reconnection, emotional safety, and lasting change.

When a relationship feels strained, everyday conversations can start to feel like a minefield. If you and your partner are feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or wondering how to find your way back to each other, you are not alone. Relationships don't come with a manual, and it is completely normal to hit a wall. When you’re in the thick of relationship stress, it can feel like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages. It’s exhausting to keep having the exact same argument over and over. If

I work with individuals and couples in Avondale, Auckland who want to better understand themselves and each other, and find a way forward. I have a particular interest in working with couples who still care about each other, but feel stuck in patterns that are creating distance, tension, or frustration.

Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.