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Hi there! I'm Molly Kelsey, a vet nurse turned Feline Behavioural Consultant based in Auckland, New Zealand. I am here to help you and your cat.

My work centres around giving you the tools to understand and help your feline companion to be the best version of themselves. I work directly with owners and their cats covering a variety of behavioural problems such as interspecies aggression, furniture damage, separation anxiety, house soiling and more. Behavioural Assessments include a behaviour modification plan, environment adjustments and e

nrichment with follow up consultations if needed. General Consultations cover general queries such as kitten socialization, home modifications for indoor cats and medicating techniques. An unhappy cat often exhibits problem behaviours which leads to an unhappy household. Reach each out via my site or email and let's get started!

01/08/2025

‘Every cat deserves to thrive, not just survive’

21/07/2025

🐱 The only thing better than one cat is two cats, and so on. But before we fill our house with kitties, there are some things we need to think about.

Slide text in comments for accessibility!

Thank you for your assistance with this 🫶🏻

Would you consider adding another cat to your home?

12/07/2025

You may have noticed things have been quiet here at TCC, but I’m slowly settling back into things 🤓

I had brain surgery in May (fun times) and unfortunately had a *few* post operative complications that set my recovery back a month or so.

With everything that has happened I’m only booking a limited number of consultations each week for the moment to ensure I’m taking care of my wee brain. So if you have to wait a few weeks to meet with me it’s for a good reason. Recovery is a stroll not a sprint as they say 🙏🏻

Happy (and grateful) to be back 🐱
Molly x

09/07/2025

So you’ve reached an impasse in trying to understand your cat’s behaviour, and are worried about their emotional well-being. Now what to do about it?

A behaviour consultation with TCC is a wonderful way to not only better understand your cat and improve your relationship with them, but also effectively address the behaviour(s) of concern.

A little tangent - As someone who has struggled with their own pet’s behaviour in the past and eventually sought out help after a LONG time of trying to figure out on my own, I know that working with a behaviour professional can be a little daunting at times.

Rest assured, I’m here to make the process as low-stress and easy as possible for you and your cat.

Getting Things Started -
Contact - Fill out the contact form on my website or Linktree. Try to give as much detail about your cat’s situation as possible.

Consultation options - I will respond to your message with my consultation recommendations and provide a booking link.

Booking confirmation - Once a date and time is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email.

Preparing for Consultation -
Forms - You will need to complete a behavioural intake form (one per cat), this is linked on the booking page.

Before the consultation - I will review your completed forms and cat’s medical records. You will get an email reminder the day before.

Policies - My cancellation and refund policies can be found on my website.

Consultation + Support -
Consultation time - We will spend the allocated time 1:1 virtually via Google Meet, your cat does not need to be present (unless they are so inclined) for the consultation.

Behaviour report - You will receive your cat’s behaviour report within 3 working days via email. A summary will be sent to your nominated Veterinary clinic as well.

Ongoing support - Depending on the package, you will have support via email/WhatsApp and virtual follow-up(s) via Google Meet. Additional support can be organised as well.

Ready to take effective action?

Get in touch with TCC today -
www.thecatcounsellor.com

08/07/2025

💳🐱 Save 10% on all The Cat Counsellor services with your SuperGold Card 🐱💳

To activate this offer-
After booking your TCC service simply head to https://supergold.govt.nz/offers/17047 and enter your details.

T&Cs
Bookings are essential, subject to availability. Your discount will be automatically included in your invoice. Your discount cannot be combined with any other offer

19/05/2025

Think your cat’s ignoring you? Think again!

🧐 Debunking the ‘aloof cat’ myth.

Cats are often misunderstood as solitary creatures, but they form strong social bonds with their humans. Their ways of showing affection might differ from dogs, but they’re just as meaningful.

How does your cat make connections with you?

05/05/2025

Client Case + 5⭐️ Testimonial!

Human-directed aggression cases aren’t often talked about (which is understandable) but I wanted to shine a light on a case that I hold dear to my heart.

From biting to bonding — Stevie just needed the right help.

🐱 Stevie’s aggressive behaviour towards her loving owner was a challenge and a genuine safety issue with daily occurrences that left significant injuries.

Through slow but consistent behaviour modification and environmental adjustments, Stevie was able to relax and learned more enjoyable ways to interact with her mum, who was better equipped to understand Stevie’s unique needs and behaviour.

📝 Debbie (Stevie’s guardian) was kind enough to leave a review which said the following -

“After the loss of “Captain Kirk” the snow bengal, Stevie, my silver bengal started to be very clingy and anxious. She randomly attacked my legs. The biting and clawing behaviour lasted about 8 months until I found Molly.

Even after the first session with Molly I came away with many things to try and was able to start calming Stevie and reduce her attacks. Molly supported us for 3 months and Stevie’s attacks went from multiple times a day to very rarely. I would say Stevie improved by 95% in 3 months and we both had fun together learning new ways to interact that didn’t involve teeth and claws.

I can highly recommend Molly. Her knowledge base of all things cat is huge. She is empathetic and a good listener too. I now have my sweet smart Bengal Stevie back to how she was before losing her best buddy.”

🗓️ If you are struggling with your cat’s aggression or another behaviour concern, you don’t have to go at it alone! Get in touch today to get started.

13/03/2025

Life Update!

As some of you know I’ve been off work while recovering from surgery.

I had plans to return to TCC things yesterday but recovery is taking a wee bit longer than I’d anticipated.

Luckily I have nurse Barney to help me out and keep me company.

I’m planning to be back at my desk on the 27th of March, all things going well.

P.S. If you haven’t had a response to your email/message by then please give me a buzz!

Molly x

22/02/2025

We all have to eat, and sometimes feeding our beloved furry friend isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

At the end of the day we want our cats to be happy, and mealtime to be an enjoyable experience for them - So here are five of the most common mistakes I see when it comes to feeding cats, and how you can fix them!

If you are struggling with your cat’s behaviour, you don’t have to! Get in touch today to book your own
1:1 Behaviour Consultation.

14/02/2025

Happy Galentines/Valentine’s Day folks 🫶🏻 Enjoy some timely messages from cats (if they had thumbs) 🥰📱

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