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Kia ora, I'm John and I am passionate about supporting people at their own pace to explore their best hopes and values, and start making changes to move towards the future they desire. When I am not counselling, I am a big PC gamer, board gamer, indoor football player, and enjoy watching my football team play. I primarily utilise Solution-Focused counselling, integrated with philosophical elements, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help with processing traumatic events from past. Visit my website www.opcounselling.co.nz for more information about me!

I am a registered counsellor with experience in domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and alcohol and drug addiction counselling. I have worked with a diverse range of clients in New Zealand and offer counselling services in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Robyn is a registered social worker and a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Robyn has worked as a social worker for 20+ years. Robyn's specialty area is in Domestic Violence, Trauma & Sexual Assault and Palliative Care. Robyn contracts to ACC doing both Sensitive Claims as well as Physical Injuries. Robyn works within a holistic framework.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support is a courageous first step. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges—whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, or grappling with racial stress, grief and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to move toward healing and growth. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. I work collaboratively with you to explore your unique experiences, drawing on your strengths and tailoring our sessions to meet your individual needs.

We all have emotional patterns and negative or critical thoughts that contribute to the way we feel about ourselves and our relationships. Unfortunately, we also sometimes experience events that are beyond our control and cause a great deal of stress, trauma, and helplessness. My role as a counsellor is to help you unpack the emotional patterns, unhelpful thoughts and behaviour and/or to provide strong, steady caring support in your time of need and beyond. No matter what the reason for coming along; whether you want to engage in a deeper exploration of your life or focus on problem solving in the here and now, or find a safe, quiet place to just be - I offer a warm, friendly, non-judgemental space to do so. I have specifically trained in CBT, Schema Therapy, and EFT Basics but also use a variety of other techniques depending on what suits you.

As a counsellor, I offer a safe supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, navigate challenges and build resilience. Whether you need tools to cope or someone to listen, I am here for you. with compassionate bilingual care in Spanish and English, let's work towards healing and growth. I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't have to face it alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your emotions and challenges, helping you find clarity and strength. Let's work together to create meaningful change. Reach out today

Kia ora, I've worked with clients from all walks of life and ages and stages and a broad range of concerns. From relationship struggles, depression or anxiety to self harm and addiction. I like to take a solution focused and strengths based approach to counselling. I appreciate a collaborative counselling relationship. My area of speciality is couples therapy.

Hi, I am Hannah. I am a Registered Mental Health Social Worker, and have the privilege of working therapeutically with individuals across the lifespan. My priority is to offer a safe, client-centered and compassionate space where clients feel heard, empowered, and in control of their own stories. In my private practice, I am a provider for ACC Sensitive Claims. I maintain a part-time practice within Canterbury District Health Board Specialty Mental Health Service, where I am a member of the Dialectical Behaviour Team for Adolescents. My practice philosophy is informed by Ecological Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and Trauma-Informed Theory.

Tēnā koe. I am a registered professional counsellor (NZAC) with a Bachelor of Applied Counselling, based in Thames, New Zealand. I offer in-person and online counselling for adults and young people, using proven therapeutic methods for meaningful, lasting change. My humanistic, person-centred, and pluralistic approach fosters self-awareness, acceptance, and personal growth, tailored to each client’s unique needs. Guided by Carl Rogers's core conditions and existential theory, I support individuals in finding meaning and achieving their goals through insight and self-responsibility.

I offer therapy sessions with a holistic approach (modelled on Dr Mason Durie Te Whare Tapa Wha Model), I call it 'courageous conversations',. I am not here to fix the problem but to support my clients to work through barriers that sometime prevent the steps towards being/feeling better, which is often about looking inwards , which is often about looking inward to come back out. Often its about being learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, sitting in a level of quiet - and I will always hold space, because sometimes that is the best therapy. I work with a lense that looks at the culture of an individual, as we all have a story, and we all sometimes carry the damage or disruption of yesterday. I will plant seeds to assist with you growing your own garden with what you wish to see at harvest time. Zoom is a great way to bring geographic restrictions into not being disruptive. My word to you is trust...

Provide modality based Counselling depending on Clients needs

I am a passionate counsellor with four years of experience, specializing in person-centered and narrative therapy consistently working through a trauma-informed lens. I support rangatahi (youth) and whānau (families) who have faced challenges such as anxiety, domestic violence, emotional dysregulation, and parental separation, providing a safe space for healing and growth. My experience includes working in schools with both students and teachers, as well as facilitating a parenting program in men’s prisons. In my current role, I am dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential while supporting parents to be the best caregivers for their tamariki. As an advocate for meaningful change, I hold hope for individuals and families, especially during times where it may feel out of reach. I also offer virtual counseling consultations, making it easy for individuals to access support from the comfort of their own home

I am a counsellor who values and respects each person's unique experiences and perspectives. My approach focuses on creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering growth, healing, and meaningful change.

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.