I hold a bachelors degree in Counselling and I am registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, abiding by their code of ethics.

 

As a counsellor I am down to earth, culturally sensitive and client centred. I strive to create open and collaborative relationships that support meaningful change and validate the experiences of the clients that I am privileged to support. I also aim to normalise difficult times as a natural part of being human, and reframe them as things that we can learn and grow from, rather than things that define or limit us.

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I take a pluralistic approach to counselling which may include:

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• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Person Centred Therapy

• Creative and Expressive Approaches

• Psycho Education

• Gestalt Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

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Above all, research suggests that the therapeutic relationship provides 70% of the success in counselling. Therefore, along with providing tools, coping strategies and other things you might typically associate with counselling, I also place high value on the therapeutic relationship and building rapport, trust and relatability. 

 

Counselling is $100.00 per session and will be billed via invoice. I ask for payment within 3 days of our session unless other arrangements have been made.

 

Funding options

 

I am registered with Work and Income (WINZ), Victim Support, Abuse in State Care and the Ministry of Social Development, which can all be potential sources of funding for eligible people. If you think that this applies to you, please contact the organisation to request funding for counselling. 

 

Cancellation policy

 

Please let me know at least 24 hours before our session if you intend to cancel. I reserve the right to charge 50% of our session fee otherwise. The reason for this is because I pay a fee in advance to book my counselling room, and because I spend time before our session doing admin work and planning to ensure that the session I have with you, is relevant and helpful.​​

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Of course I understand that extenuating circumstances can occur, and this will be considered before charging a cancellation fee if necessary. 

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Do you need help right now?

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I can't provide an emergency service but here are some helpful resources that can support you immediately.

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• Suicide Crisis Helpline:  0508 828 865

• Need to Talk?: 1737 (Phone or text)

• Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389

• Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or text 234

• Women's Refuge: 0800 733 843

• NZ Emergency Services: 111

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Click here for your local crisis resolution team: Mental health crisis assessment teams - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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