Meet the team
Nelson
Joseph
MBChB, DCH, Dip Obst, MRCGP, FRNZCGP – Medical advisor for Hapai Taumaha Hapūtanga – Crisis Pregnancy Support
Co-founder of HTH-CPS – Nelson
Joseph also works as a GP at St. Luke’s Health Centre.
Cushla
BN.RN – Clinical Nurse Leader -Nelson
While raising their own family, Cushla noticed the positive impact of supportive whānau and friends and how this allowed her to be more emotionally available to her pēpi and tamariki.
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Cushla is passionate about ensuring that pregnant women who feel overwhelmed with their circumstances know that nurturing, authentic care is available, which in turn promotes loving, trusting, responsive, and reflective relationships to thrive.
Sophie
Sophie is a Registered Nurse working for Hapai Taumaha Hapūtanga – Crisis Pregnancy Support based in the beautiful Whākatu Nelson.
Vika
Kaiwhakateri Hauora/ Health Coach – Nelson
Mālō e lelei, Kia Ora! Ko Vika tōku ingoa.
I’m a Health Coach with Hāpai Hapūtanga Pregnancy Support, where I support māmā and whānau through pregnancy and the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.
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I’m passionate about building trusting relationships and creating a safe, non-judgemental space where māmā feel heard, valued and supported, wherever they are on their journey. I feel privileged to walk alongside māmā and whānau through a range of experiences, offering support and connection as they navigate the challenges, uncertainties and changes that can come with pregnancy and early parenthood.
I’m also currently studying social work to further develop my passion for supporting whānau wellbeing.
Natalie
BN, NZRCN, PGCertPHC – Maternal and Infant Mental Wellbeing Nurse – Nelson
With a background in Tamariki Ora nursing, Natalie has a deep passion for the health and wellbeing of wāhine and tamariki.
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She feels privileged to walk alongside wāhine during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, whether that’s an unexpected or challenging pregnancy, the early days with a new pēpi, or the grief of a pregnancy loss.
Natalie takes a holistic approach to care, listening to what matters most to each wahine. Working alongside wāhine and their whānau, she aims to help them feel empowered to find a way forward, even when life feels overwhelming.
Wellington
Deborah
Registered midwife
Team leader for HTH – CPS
Care coordinator – Wellington
Deborah really enjoys working with women especially with a focus on women’s health and wellness. Deborah has worked for the last 12 years as an LMC midwife in the Hutt Valley area and 1 year as a core midwife at HVDHB.
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She has also been able to spend some time teaching birthing skills and women’s health cross-culturally in 5 different countries. Looking into the future at an unknown journey can feel very overwhelming and Deborah really enjoys assisting people in self resilience, hope and supported growth.
Joy
Registered midwife
Care coordinator – Wellington
Joy has been a midwife for 13 years and is currently working as an LMC midwife.
She is a mum to two boys and wife to Sam.
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She loves taking the time to help newly pregnant women explore all the options available to them. She has been working for HTH-CPS since it started in 2021.
Mary Clare
Registered nurse, registered midwife, lactation consultant
Care coordinator – Wellington
Mary Clare works on a casual basis for Wellington Hospital as a midwife and privately as a lactation consultant visiting women in their own home to support with breastfeeding challenges.
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She is passionate about supporting women with an unplanned pregnancy, listening and walking alongside.
Hannah
Registered nurse, student midwife
Care coordinator – Wellington
Hannah is a registered nurse with a background of working in a GP practice and the emergency department. She is also currently studying to be a midwife.
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Hannah has a passion for caring for women and finding ways to support them and their whanau as they navigate through a time of uncertainty. Hannah loves summer and going to the beach.