A bit about me
I’m Poncho,
I was born in Mexico and studied psychology, then moved to New Zealand, where I stayed for over ten years.
I worked mostly in people-focused roles like training, coaching, and recruitment. I worked in very different environments from restaurants to professional services. I’ve always been interested in people, how we think, and the choices we make.
I continued studying alongside my work, did a lot of coaching, and eventually trained as a counsellor.
Now I run my own private practice.
Who do I work with
Most people I work with arrive because something feels off, even if they can’t quite explain why.
That might look like:
Not being able to switch off (even when you're exhausted)
Replaying conversations at 3 AM
Feeling constantly on edge or drained
The same emotional/relationship patterns repeating
I'm a great fit for:
Overthinkers who understand their struggles but can't work out a way out of them
Burnt-out professionals needing regulation tools before they crash
Anxious/avoidant daters stuck in repeating relationship cycles
LGBTQI+ clients (especially gay men) navigating shame, intimacy, and connection
Often, it’s not about needing more insight. It’s about having the right kind of support to turn that insight into change.
Working together helps you:
Regulate burnout, pressure, overthinking, and emotional reactions
Break patterns that keep repeating (even when you "know better")
Untangle your worth from productivity/performance
Set boundaries without guilt or over-explaining
Express needs honestly, without second-guessing
Feel grounded, connected, and actually like yourself again
Let’s get professional for a moment
I'm a trained counsellor and accredited member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
My work draws from:
Attachment-based & emotionally focused approaches (EFIT)
Trauma-informed somatic & nervous system regulation.
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Evidence-based tools (CBT, ACT and Solution-focused)
I work integratively, tailoring my approach to your unique needs and style.
What this means: Grounded, ethical work that creates safety for real change.
Ready to figure it out?
Book a 15-minute intro call to see if it feels like a good fit.