Kia ora/hello.  My name is Nola Forsyth and I am an experienced senior counsellor, Professional Supervisor and Independent Marriage Celebrant, having worked for over 20 years in social services and counselling.  I’m also married, Mum to two beautiful adult daughters, and Nana to a gorgeous wee boy and a very big dog!  I work in private practice and for a wonderful organisation called the Grief Centre, which supports people through all forms of grief and loss.  I work mainly in Auckland but also counsel online across New Zealand. My work hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9am to 6pm and I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children 8-12 years of age. 

At The Grief Centre, I regularly work with those who have lost someone they love and care for to suicide.  I do so because I recognise that suicide brings up a hugely intense, overwhelming, traumatic grief response, which needs to be processed in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space, over time, to support recovery and healing in the long term.