Chloe Rigg - Trauma-Focused Counsellor, Supervisor & Educator

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Chloe Rigg is a trauma-focused counsellor and EMDR practitioner based in Papamoa, New Zealand. Her work centres on supporting individuals who have experienced sexual assault and complex trauma, with a strong commitment to working alongside LGBTQIA+ communities and rangatahi.

Chloe’s practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, relational safety, and a deep respect for identity and lived experience. She believes healing happens in environments where people feel believed, empowered and supported to move at their own pace.

Alongside her clinical work, Chloe provides professional supervision and facilitates educational workshops designed to strengthen trauma-informed practice across individuals, schools and organisations.

My Approach

I work at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Philosophy: I work with people who have unhelpful/maladaptive core beliefs as a result of traumatic event(s), I employ a psychoeducational strategy based on neuroscience and EMDR. Additionally, I have constellation therapy training.

My priority is creating a space where you feel heard, respected and in control of your own process. I understand the impact trauma can have on the body and nervous system, therefore I integrate approaches such as EMDR . Above all, I believe healing happens when people feel believed and supported.

Areas of expertise

  • Sexual assault recovery

  • Complex and developmental trauma

  • LGBTQIA+

  • EMDR therapy

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Educational workshops

Professional Background

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Practice Unitec Institute of Technology

    Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology The University of Auckland

    Advanced EMDR Training EMDRAA Accredited

    External Supervisor (NZAC) Full Member – New Zealand Association of Counsellors

  • Counsellor & Supervisor – 2019–present

    Providing trauma-focused counselling and workshops including ACC Sensitive Claims and professional supervision.

    Lecturer of Counselling – 2023–present

    NMIT Te Pūkenga – Working with Children and Young People.

    University & Secondary School Counsellor (2017–2019)

    Experience in academic and high-risk/crisis settings, including leadership of school counselling services.