Lottie Mackie
Paeroa,WKO
Summary
Dedicated Counsellor with a strong focus on client-led and values-oriented practices in both western and kaupapa Māori environments. Skilled in fostering non-judgmental, holistic support with exceptional communication abilities. Committed to empowering tangata whaiora to achieve their personal goals through compassionate and culturally sensitive counselling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsellor
The Listening Room
Paeroa, Waikato
01.2026 - Current
- Provide individual counselling in a private practice setting, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space
- Work primarily from a Narrative Therapy approach, recognising that people are not the problem
- Collaborate with clients to explore life experiences, values, and preferred ways of living
- Support clients experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges
- Deliver client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed counselling
- Pace sessions alongside clients, guided by care, curiosity, and genuine listening
- Maintain professional documentation in line with ethical and confidentiality standards
- Work with diverse individuals and whānau, attending to cultural context and lived experience
Student Counsellor (Y2 Practicum Placement)
Morrinsville Community House
Morrinsville, NZ
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual counselling to diverse client groups, focusing on client-initiated goals.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and developed safety plans as needed.
- Developed and implemented client-specific counselling interventions.
- Collaborated with whānau.
- Engagement in peer support to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Student Counsellor (Y1 Practicum Placement)
Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tamawhariua
Katikati, Western BOP
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided individual counselling.
- Assessed and provided relevant counselling interventions on a client-by-client basis.
- Comprehensive risk assessment and documentation.
- Referral of clients between agencies when necessary.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external agencies to ensure holistic client care.
- Worked as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
- Community engagement.
Maternity Care Assistant
Waihi Birthing Centre
Waihi, Waikato
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported postpartum māmā with tailored care plans and breastfeeding guidance.
- Identified needs of māmā and pēpi promptly and efficiently.
- Safe sleeping education.
- Coordinated with DHB maternity units.
- Assisted midwives during delivery.
- Recorded detailed notes.
- Food and drink preparation.
- General cleaning duties.
Education
Bachelor of Counselling -
Wintec Te Pūkenga
Hamilton, NZ11-2025
Diploma of Counselling -
Open Colleges Online Australia
Western Australia12-2022
Certificate III Community Services -
North Metropolitan TAFE
Leederville, Western Australia06-2016
High School Diploma -
Titus Salt School
Baildon, West Yorkshire, England05-2009
Skills
- Individual counselling
- Risk assessment
- Whanaungatanga
- Calm under pressure
- Mental health support
- Emotional intelligence
- Organisation and time management
- Cultural competence
- Client-focused support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Holistic care approach
Certification
Provisional Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counsellor
The Listening Room
01.2026 - Current
Student Counsellor (Y2 Practicum Placement)
Morrinsville Community House
01.2024 - Current
Student Counsellor (Y1 Practicum Placement)
Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tamawhariua
03.2023 - 12.2024
Maternity Care Assistant
Waihi Birthing Centre
08.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Counselling -
Wintec Te Pūkenga
Diploma of Counselling -
Open Colleges Online Australia
Certificate III Community Services -
North Metropolitan TAFE
High School Diploma -
Titus Salt School