Yvette Ollerenshaw · BA Psychology · PGCert Health Science · DAPAANZ Accredited Clinical Supervisor
Supporting people to create meaningful change in a compassionate, practical, and non-judgemental space.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and empowering. I aim to offer an āhurutanga (a safe and welcoming space) where people feel heard, supported, and able to speak openly without judgement.
Whether you are seeking professional supervision, wanting support around alcohol or other drug use, or supporting someone you care about, I work alongside people at their own pace to explore what is happening and what meaningful change could look like.
I believe good support happens in the context of a trusting relationship. My aim is for people to leave sessions feeling supported, more confident, and better equipped with practical tools and insight to move forward.
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. You will find me warm, down-to-earth, genuinely interested, and committed to working collaboratively in a way that feels respectful and useful to you.
Professional Background
I am an experienced addiction and dual diagnosis clinician with over 14 years' experience working within mental health and addiction services across Aotearoa New Zealand.
For the past 9 years I have worked within the Dual Diagnosis Service, a specialist team within CADS (Community Alcohol and Drug Services), Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand. My role has involved supporting people experiencing co-existing substance use and mental health challenges, with a particular focus on individuals living with Axis I mental health diagnoses alongside alcohol and other drug use disorders.
My work includes community-based assessment and intervention, assertive outreach, harm reduction, relapse prevention, group facilitation, and supporting people to move towards meaningful and sustainable change.
Alongside my clinical work, I facilitate workforce development through the delivery of two-day training programmes in Motivational Interviewing and Co-existing Problems (CEP) for mental health teams, supporting clinicians to develop integrated and evidence-informed approaches to working with co-existing mental health and substance use challenges.
If you’re wondering whether your alcohol or drug use is becoming a problem, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
New Leaf offers warm, practical and non-judgemental support for clinical supervision, alcohol and other drug support, harm reduction planning, and meaningful change.
DAPAANZ Accredited Clinical Supervisor offering reflective, supportive, and professional supervision for practitioners working in addictions, mental health, and other helping roles.
Support for people wanting to better understand, reduce, or make changes around their alcohol or other drug use.
Practical planning around safer use, relapse prevention, and wellbeing.
A respectful approach that supports your own reasons for change.
Fees
A free 15-minute kōrero is available to see whether we are the right fit and to talk through what support may be helpful.
$120
per 50-minute session
Reflective, supportive supervision for practitioners wanting a professional space to explore practice, complexity, confidence, and growth.
$90
per 60-minute session
Support for people wanting to better understand, reduce, or make changes around their alcohol or other drug use.
If you need support right now, these free services are available 24/7:
Phone: 0800 787 797
Free text: 8681
Call or text: 1737
Phone: 0800 543 354
Free text: 4357
Resources & Articles
A collection of reflections, information, and practical ideas around alcohol and other drug use, change, supervision, and supporting loved ones.
Harm reduction is about reducing risk, increasing safety, and creating space for meaningful change without judgement. Small changes matter, and support does not have to begin with being completely ready to stop.
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Loving someone who is struggling with alcohol or drug use can feel exhausting, confusing, and isolating. This article explores boundaries, communication, reducing shame, and ways to support someone without losing yourself in the process.
Read article →You are welcome to contact me to ask questions, discuss support options, or book a session.
Email: yvette.ollerenshaw@gmail.com
Phone: 021 186 2897
Location: Auckland / Online