Rianda Gunter is a trauma counsellor, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy graduate, trained in EMDR, and holds a Masters degree in Narrative Therapy specialising in recovery from sexual abuse trauma. Rianda has been an ACC counsellor and supervisor for over 10 years.

Rianda is from South Africa, however, calls Aotearoa home. She is a mother and involved Oma (grandmother). Whanau means everything to her. She feels connected to the natural world and its intrinsic power of connection and healing.

Rianda’s experience is that when we are ready, organically we will move towards holism and healing. She finds joy in journeying alongside people, seeing them empowered and transformed.