Gisela is a dedicated, compassionate and playful mentor and group facilitator.

She is currently pursuing a Master's in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at AUT which is deepening her understanding and skills to better support and guide young people navigating life's challenges.

Gisela is passionate about working alongside young people to help them along their journeys in discovering their inner strength. With a warm and empathetic approach, she aims to create a safe and supportive environment where every young person feels that they are heard and valued for who they are.

Outside of her work, Gisela enjoys reading, painting, building Lego, and finding the best dessert places around town

Qualifications

• BSc Psychology and Statistics

• BSc (Hons) Psychology - First Class Honours

• Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Child and adolescent)

• Master of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (In Progress)

Memberships

• Student member of New Zealand Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists

Gisela Theunissen - Mentor and group facilitator