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Kia ora. With a wealth of lived experiences and holding a Bachelor of Social Work, I am committed to connecting and building a stronger self-sustainable community advocating for social justice and equity. Having experienced supporting a loved one with an eating disorder, my passion lies in supporting parents and carers of loved ones in this area through their challenging journey, where I can guide you and provide resources. I have participated in further training in this area to broaden my knowledge of eating disorders to support you even further. My aim while working alongside you is to build a strong reciprocal mana-enhancing relationship and safe space, connectedness and foster a sense of belonging and inclusion. I am able to support you in any area of your life you wish to improve and aim to help you recognise your strengths, overcome challenges and be the best version of yourself. I am happy to do sessions online or at my office in town.

A session with me will explore where you want to be in life- whats holding you back, and what strengths you have to address these barriers. I aim to use understanding around the impact of historical and/or traumatic events as starting place to explore your story, with a solution focused approach. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a tool to support you to explore challenges. Contact me for more information in taking a brave step to make positive changes in your life.

I aim to help you work through past challenges and develop the skills to live your life how you want to. I have worked in public health, both inpatient and outpatient settings. I exclusively use evidence-based practice for effective, lasting positive change. I have a particular interest in the resolution of childhood adversity and/or trauma and how these experiences intricately intertwine with present day difficulties.

I am a registered mental health social worker with a Graduate Diploma in Psychology who provides counselling services to people from all ages. I specialize in Play Therapy and I also provide support to adolescents and adults. I am from South Africa and have been living in New Zealand with my family since 2019.

Child, Adolescent & Family therapist / Sex and Couples Therapist

I am a NZAC and ACC registered counsellor with extensive experience as a trauma-informed therapist. I support clients facing challenges such as sexual harm, domestic violence, relationship conflict, anxiety, and depression. As a migrant who has lived in the Middle East, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, I have a deep understanding of cultural diversity. I take pride in accompanying my clients through difficult times and tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet their individual needs. I have experience working with adults, couples, and families. I speak fluent Farsi/ Persian.

I can provide social work advocacy and counseling interventions using integrative and holistic therapeutic approaches bilingually (English and Mandarin). Since 2007, I have worked in the health sector providing social work and counselling in different settings. In 2017 I set up a private practice to fully utilise my knowledge and skills to benefit local communities. I believe that there is no one perfect model when working in New Zealand – the island of diversity. I work in a culturally respectful and sensitive manner with clients from all cultures and walks of life. My special expertise is combining social work experience and counseling skills to talk through issues like • depression • anxiety • insomnia • social phobia • relationships in the workplace and families • financial hardship • housing problems • grief and bereavement • palliative care and carer burden • seeking ways to reduce or resolve the issues achieving goals set by the clients.

Kia ora! I mainly work with women, young people, and members of the rainbow community. I have experience in work in child protection cases, family and intimate partner violence, working with the rainbow community, and youth counselling. I have also worked with parents experiencing challenges with their relationship with their child(ren) and considering different approaches. My style is holistic and I enjoy working alongside clients to co-develop a plan that works for you. This often includes strength-based work and consideration for all the macro and micro factors in any given situation. Part of this includes thinking about he things we can control and acknowledging those that we can't, but that do impact our lives. My counselling space is co-constructed and you get to tell me whether it is safe or not as you are the expert in your own life. Drop me a line and we can kōrero about what might work for you. Ngā mihi.

My approach is gentle and calm. I create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space that allows you to bring and explore whatever you feel comfortable with. I tailor my approach to your specific needs and you will decide the pace that works best for you. I believe that the counseling process is not about providing answers, but rather about collaboratively uncovering the answers that already exist within you. It's a journey of self-exploration, helping to unravel the intricacies of thoughts and emotions, and shining a light on the unseen aspects of your inner world. I will support you in understanding what might lie underneath your difficulties and together we will identify strategies to help you move forward. Your challenges can become opportunities for growth, an opportunity to journey towards self-acceptance. My intention is to create a space for you where you can find this acceptance and cultivate a relationship with yourself where all parts of you are welcomed, understood and allowed to be there.

I have accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field of social services, where I have dealt with a wide range of complex issues such as mental health, addictions, co-existing problems, high-risk family harm, and the management of community agencies and teams. My expertise lies in handling challenging situations that require a well-balanced approach. Throughout my career, I have worked with both victims and perpetrators of violence, allowing me to develop a non-judgmental perspective. I genuinely believe that people aspire to lead happier lives, but at times they lack the necessary guidance. To address this, I employ various therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual I am working with. I am well-versed in cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, Te Whare Tapa Wha and I use Brainspotting & Hypnotherapy for Trauma work.

Welcome to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and support. My aim is to support you to heal through difficulty and live a meaningful life with confidence. I believe that no matter what situations come our way, we all have an inner strength to carry us through. I will endeavour to listen, hear and understand you in a safe, caring and loving environment with the knowledge that you are the expert of your life. I also believe that we need to treat our healing holistically and have all areas of ourselves in alignment for optimal living. As a wife, mother and daughter, I know the many hats we wear to care for others, yet we at times forget to care for ourselves. Making the decision to start a counselling journey is a courageous step towards self-care, I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.

Tēnā koe, ko Sharon ahau. My goal is to foster a safe and welcoming environment where you can feel at ease and develop trust. I have worked with children, young people, and families for the last 15 years in Schools, Universities, Community non-profit organizations, and Private Practice around the North and South Island. My approach is to provide an authentic non-judgemental, compassionate space for you to explore your experiences and feel heard and validated. My hope is to explore with you a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your aspirations for the future and find steps to move towards these. I believe that having a supportive space to process your experiences is essential for discovering that deeper understanding and your unique strengths, skills, and qualities. My therapeutic approach focuses on collaborating with you to navigate your experiences and help equip you with the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.

www.bringbalance.co.nz Qualified in Psychology, Social Work and Life Coaching I have almost 30 years clinical experience in working with people. Working in partnership we can explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can enable you to live a rich, fulfilled life whatever history or diagnosis you may bring with you. ACT allows you to develop awareness, compassion and therefore choice to your individual situation.

I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting. I use narrative therapy to guide our counselling sessions. My approach is person-centered - putting you in control of your therapeutic journey. I incorporate solutions-focused brief therapy and motivation interviewing to assist you to achieve manageable goals. Our counselling sessions embrace a strength-based, trauma-informed framework. I'm excited to connect with you and explore how we can work together to achieve your goals and create positive change. I look forward to hearing from you.

I am a Registered Social Worker with 5 years work experience in Mental Health, now specialising in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Body Image work. I provide evidence-based tools from the CBT, ACT and DBT models, tailored specifically for eating disorders to support clients wanting to break free from disordered eating and negative body image. I also bring my own personal experience of having battled with bulimia for 10 years during my adolescence and early adult life to sessions to empower and equip clients.

We all have those times when we feel overwhelmed with things like stress, anxiety, depression, the past affecting us in the present, or just generally like we're a bit "stuck". Sometimes its helpful to have a bit of a hand to get "unstuck" and feel more like ourselves again. That's where I come in. I have over 12 years experience supporting individuals and families with trauma, emotional wellbeing and parenting . I'm particularly interested in our emotional worlds and how this impacts our day to day lives. I tailor each session specifically to what's going on for you, thinking about whats happening within your brain and body (neurobiological lens), taking a strengths based and trauma-informed approach. I incorporate various therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, the rewind, DDP, ACT, mindfulness & regulation strategies. Your relationship with a therapist is important, and I'm here to provide a safe and validating space for you.

I understand that true healing involves addressing the whole person, not just the symptoms. ​ Specialising in "people" I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My pluralistic approach to counselling allows me to work collaboratively with my clients, using a variety of evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Expressive Arts Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy and Talk Therapy.

I am a narrative counsellor, specialising in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiversity.

Do you find yourself experiencing emotional overwhelm, operating from high stress/anxiety, revisiting past experiences or encountering repeated patterns in life? As a therapist, I aim to provide a compassionate and safe space to explore your present and past experiences and transform any limiting thoughts and beliefs, along with creating a space for emotional healing. I believe therapy can help us bring in more awareness in everyday life, that can lead to a greater sense of empowerment and well-being.

I am currently working full time in private practice seeing ACC Sensitive Claim and other clients. I have worked in a range of settings and have experience across a wide range of age groups, predominantly adults at present. I use a range of approaches including EMDR, ACT, DBT, and CBT. I have experience in a wide range of disorders with a majority of my caseload at moment having PTSD as well as co-existing disorders such as dissociative disorders, anxiety and depression. I have a number of LQBTQI+ clients and am very comfortable working with this population. I have also worked with a lot of Māori and Pasifika clients