NZ Herald: Christmas, a time for jealousy?

Just as we are downing tools in readiness for the typical holiday pursuits of relaxing, eating, drinking and hopefully making merry, an unbidden thought or two can sneak in. A young female client of mine recently said: “I feel sick and even angry as I watch friends plan lavish holiday celebrations and pack up for their baches. I never let … Read More

NZ Herald: Is it possible to have no regrets?

Regret is a bit of a prickly cactus of an emotion. That backward-looking and rather unpleasant feeling where you blame yourself and wish you could undo the past – not to be confused with remorse (which is the guilt and disquiet we experience when we have hurt others by our actions). The hauntingly beautiful words of singer Edith Piaf, “Non, … Read More

NZ Herald: Why the pursuit of happiness is flawed

Everyone wants to be happy and for their loved ones to be happy. The quest for this Holy Grail has exercised the minds of philosophers, priests and poets throughout the centuries. “I’m terrified of waking up in mid-life and discovering that I’m not happy” is a theme I hear often from my clients. The anxiety about negative feelings seems to … Read More

NZ Herald: Why women won’t ‘put a ring on it’

There is one thing that keeps me perplexed in my counselling practice and it is this: I see so many lovely, intelligent young women with good incomes, independent lives and loving relationships with friends and family. They love their partner and that love is reciprocated. The big and distressing dilemma though, is waiting for him to pop the question. The … Read More

Jill Goldson Awarded LEADR 2014 Practitioner Award

Jill was honoured and very proud to receive the LEADR 2014 Practitioner Award for her contribution to the professional development of others in Family Dispute Resolution. This award highlights Jill’s many years of not only working with families but also her commitment to helping other professionals build upon their existing skills with ongoing professional training, supervision and personalised coaching. Jill … Read More

Anthony Douglas Endorses Jill Goldson

Recognised as a unique expert in listening to the voice of the child during parental conflict, Jill Goldson’s work has recently been endorsed by Anthony Douglas (CBE) who is the CEO of the Child and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), the largest dispute resolution agency in Europe. Cafcass is based in the UK and works with over 150,000 … Read More

Judge Boshier Supports Jill Goldson

Jill also contracts with the Family Court for counselling and is an Expert for the Crown in counselling. Support and backing for her innovative work comes from New Zealand Family Court professionals including Judge Peter Boshier, former Principal Family Court Judge, NZ. You have pioneered children inclusive processes, particularly counselling and mediation. The children in New Zealand are the better … Read More

Interview: Jill Goldson on National Radio

Jill Goldson is interviewed by Katherine Ryan on Nine to Noon, National Radio, 7 February 2012 to discuss her research and its implications for the Family Court.