Veita has an active role in infant mental health and advocacy, including serving as a committee member and membership co‑ordinator for the Infant Mental Health Association Aotearoa New Zealand (IMHAANZ).
Credentials
Degree in Counselling 2015.
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, endorsed Perinatal
Mental Health, University of Otago 2022.
Registered counsellor with NZCCA since 2015.
Te Whatu Ora Approved Counsellor 2025
Veita is a perinatal counsellor. She has extensive experience working in the perinatal mental health sector, with over 10 years working in private practice and contracting to services such as the Waikato PHO’s, Waikato Perinatal Mental Health, Waikato Family Centre, and Teen Parent Units and ACC.
What We Address
What is a perinatal counsellor?
Perinatal counselling offers specialised mental wellbeing support during pregnancy and after birth. It helps Christchurch mums with symptoms of postnatal depression, feeling anxious as a new mum, help with postnatal sadness, and birth trauma recovery. A perinatal counsellor supports both parent and baby and choosing someone with advanced perinatal mental health training ensures proper screening and evidence‑based treatment
Feeling Overwhelmed
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Healing & Support
Feeling inadequate or unsure as a parent
Anxiety, racing thoughts, or difficulty focusing
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or afraid
Sadness, anger, irritability, guilt, or shame
Loss of interest, motivation, or enjoyment
Wanting to withdraw or escape
Upsetting or intrusive thoughts about your baby
Past trauma resurfacing during pregnancy or early parenting
Support through difficult emotions and experiences
Helping you and your baby feel safe, supported, and connected
What is a perinatal counsellor can help with
Our Services
Support for the journey into parenthood
Emotional and Mental Health Support
Compassionate support for anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, guilt, intrusive thoughts, and the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Trauma‑Informed Care
A safe, supportive approach that recognises the impact of past or birth-related trauma and helps you process difficult experiences at your own pace.
Support for Parent–Infant Bonding
Guidance to help you build a secure, positive connection with your baby and feel more confident in your role as a parent.
Practical and Psychological Preparation
Support to prepare emotionally and practically for birth, the transition into parenthood, and the changes that come with caring for a new baby.
Specialised Assessment and Tailored Plans
Individualised assessment of your emotional wellbeing, followed by a personalised support plan based on your needs, experiences, and goals.
Our Services
Emotional and Mental Health Support
Trauma‑Informed Care
Trauma‑Informed Care
Support for Parent–Infant Bonding
Practical and Psychological Preparation
Specialised Assessment and Tailored Plans
We understand that reaching out can be a significant step. All inquiries are confidential, and we aim to respond within 24 hours.