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Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MA(Psych), CertSup, PGCert Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Studies
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Adele has over 20 years' experience working in the counselling and therapy field, and has expertise in supporting people to manage their anxiety and mood. She has specialist training to work with couples, and manage addiction and grief, along with extensive experience as a professional supervisor. Adele's focus is to work alongside clients, supporting them to identify and achieve their own goals.
Memberships : NZPsS
Qualifications : BSc Hons (Psych), Grad Dip Psych, Dip Psych Prac, BA
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Anna works together with clients to ensure their perspective is heard and understood so they can work toward real solutions and improve both function and wellbeing in day-to-day life.
Memberships : SWRB
Qualifications : B.Soc. Work, PGCert in Health Science - Mental Health & Addictions
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Anna is a trained social worker with many years experience. Working in youth mental health and foster care Anna found that she was not seeing the transformation she wanted to see in young people’s lives. Retraining as a life consultant after receiving life consulting herself Anna offers a holistic consulting model for wholeness and connection for the mind, body and heart. Anna loves to walk alongside people in forming a better relationship with themselves.
Memberships : NZAC, DAPAANZ, PANZA
Qualifications : DipPsychosynthesis Cnslng, GradDip Addiction Studies, Cert Supervision, Mast.Education, Dip Teaching
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Bill's approach to counselling is holistic because people experience their lives in many ways. Bill has been counselling now for over 14 years as both a general counsellor and alcohol and other drug (AoD) counsellor. Bill honours a person’s path to self discovery as a unique experience; his aim is to help a person have a better life and be happy.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSocSci (Counselling)
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An experienced counsellor working with LGBTQI clients, Danielle also has extensive experience in communication and relationship building skills from her work as a veterinary nurse in a demanding environment, as a mother in the counselling degree programme and in her contractor work with Youthline Otago, ACC and Stopping Violence Dunedin while also holding a leadership role on the Dunedin Pride incorporated management committee since 2018.
Memberships : NZAP
Qualifications : BEd, DipPsych, DipTch, DipBusAdmin
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Working as a psychotherapist for more than 20 years, Dinah has observed that many people approach therapy as a last resort. She sees therapy as a collaborative process in which we will search to uncover events and patterns that have shaped your life in order to understand your current situation.
Dinah is also a supervisor in a number of health and education fields for both groups and individuals, as well as a group facilitator and trainer for the Gestalt Institute of New Zealand.
Memberships : NZAC, MGANZ
Qualifications : MCounselling, MScience, MEducation, DipCoaching, Dip Gesalt Therapy
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An accredited Gestalt therapist, Elizabeth holds a masters degree in counselling and has trained in the use of cognitive behavioural therapy - and more recently has studied the contributions of neuroscience to our understanding of counselling and psychotherapy. She is also a certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.
Through listening to your constructions about your life the people you interact with, the beliefs you hold, the language you use and the stories you tell, Elizabeth helps you to look at your response patterns to life's events.
Memberships : DAPAANZ, NZAC
Qualifications : B.Soc Sc (Couns), PGD HSc Abacus Supervision for MH & AOD Cultural Supervision MsC Addictions & Māori Health
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Emma identifies as tangata Te Tiriti and within her therapeutic framework, she utilise a mana-enhancing practice that is culturally responsive, aiming to systematically address the well-documented association between substance abuse and historical experiences of trauma among tangata whai ora / people seeking wellness. This approach is informed by a deep understanding of the social and cultural contexts surrounding traumatic events, grounded in Māori-centered perspectives that recognise all forms of violence as violations of mana and tapu. Often, those who have experienced historic trauma may turn to substances as a coping mechanism. However, her work extends beyond substance use; Emma support individuals facing a diverse array of challenges, including mental health issues, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Addressing these issues simultaneously helps to identify and disrupt harmful cycles, enabling tangata whai ora to develop healthier coping strategies and achieve their full potential. She works collaboratively with clients to explore the significance of interpersonal dynamics in shaping their sense of self and well-being, allowing them to understand the intricate connections between their past experiences and present challenges.
Memberships : SWRB, DAPAANZ
Qualifications : BASW, PGCert. AOD, PGCert Couns.
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Friederike (Rike) is a social worker and a trained counsellor. She gained a social work degree, graduating in 2000 and 5-years post-graduate training as a counsellor. She has extensive training and experience in a variety of therapy models which include cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused, therapy, systemic therapy, mindfulness and strengths-based counselling.
Memberships : NZAC, NZARM
Qualifications : Adv Cert Prof Sup, Dip Couns, Dip Agriculture
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Geoff is a counsellor and professional supervisor within Catholic Social Services. He also has experience working with Victim Support as well as the Salvation Army as an alcohol and drug caseworker.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MArts, PG Dip, CBT, Cert Neuropsychotherapy
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Glenda has worked in the area of counselling/therapy for over 35 years and values the importance of sharing our thoughts and feelings and the potential healing this can provide. She strongly uphold the principles of confidentiality and professionalism.
Glenda's primary training is cognitive behavioural therapy and neuropsychotherapy, and she is also trained in a number of therapeutic interventions: narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy including mindfulness skill, and EMDR.
Memberships : ANZASW
Qualifications : MA(AppSocWrk), PGCertSocServSup, LTh
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Graeme is an experienced counsellor and clinical supervisor and works for a number of services providing workplace counselling. In the past, Graeme has worked for child, adolescent and family agencies in care and protection. He has also worked in community, student health and psychiatric healthcare services.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BA, PGDip Guidance and Counselling
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Helen's early work as a counsellor involved agency work in Christchurch, Dunedin Women's Refuge and Auckland Rape Crisis in the 1990s. Helen also ran a private practice in Oxford UK for 2 years and has been in private practice since 2009.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSc Psych, PGDIntPscych, PGDCertChld7Adol
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Helen has more than 21 years' experience working with interpersonal psychotherapy and emotionally focused therapy techniques. She has a special interest in helping people suffering of anxiety and depression.
Memberships : MNZCCA
Qualifications : MCouns
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Originally form Waimate in South Canterbury, James has extensive clinical experience over a period of 25 years within a variety of counselling and education institutions in both Australia and New Zealand. He has full membership with MNZAC.
James has completed a masters in clinical counselling, with a focus on family therapy, couples therapy and group work from the University of New England, Australia, and a postgraduate bachelor in counselling from the same university.
He currently works as a clinical counsellor across several schools in Dunedin, as well as a small private practice located in central Dunedin. The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways - and sometimes in ways we would never have expected. By talking together through your concerns, counselling can help you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to cope better and move on in your life. James understands and honours that each person's story is unique and we are all affected by life in different ways. He also understands the importance of being respectful of each person’s culture and belief systems.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BHSc, DipTchg, MEd (Couns.), DG Guidance and Counselling
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Jean has over twenty years’ experience working as a counsellor in a solution-focused, holistic approach. This transcends traditional therapy by acknowledging the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. This enables clients to tap into their personal stories of resilience and transformation. Jean’s approach is deeply-rooted in trauma-informed, narrative and body work, reducing anxiety and fostering emotional regulation.
Jean works with supervisees to co-vision professional paths and preferred futures.
Jean is a registered teacher and also a tertiary tutor.
Memberships : NZAC, DAPAANZ
Qualifications : BSc, Grad Dip (Family & Community Studies), MEd (Couns), PGCert (Supervision)
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Jillian has been working in counselling since 1991. As well as counselling, Jillian's work includes supervising people from a wide range of professions, as well as training and consulting. Jillian's background includes working in areas of science research; social work, especially in mental health and disabilities; lecturing in counselling; and early childhood management and teaching.
Jillian enjoys seeing people grow and develop, and be empowered to take fresh positive initiatives in the situations before them.
Memberships : NZAP, AMANZPA
Qualifications : MA, PhD
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John works with individuals, couples, and groups in both short and long-term counselling. While he draws on object relations and inter-relational approaches, these are part of a wide variety of perspectives. He has an extensive training in psychodrama and has published in sociology and social science fields.
Memberships : DAPAANZ
Qualifications : BAoD
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John has been a practising Alcohol and Other Drug practitioner for 18 years with two DHBs. Along with this, he worked as a crisis worker as a duly authorized officer under the Mental Health Act. John works in a holistic way with the people he serves and matches the therapy to the best needs of the person he is working with. John has worked with people who have suffered with AoD addiction, trauma, adjustment and relationship problems plus many other issues. John has a passion and a desire to see people set free to be want they want to be.
EFT, REBT, CBT and other therapies trained and certified.
Memberships : NZAP, AANZPA
Qualifications : BAPsych
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Judith is a therapist who has experience with a wide range of people, having worked in a government department for many years. Judith is familiar with the stresses and strains of the workplace, including the management of relationships within it.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns, DipHealth&HumanBehaviour, CertChildProtection, CertMauriOra
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Julie's purpose when meeting with a client is to allow them the space to talk through their concerns and respond to those empathically and without judgement. Julie believes her time counselling is to raise and strengthen client awareness assisting them to work through the issues.
Memberships : NZPA, PBANZ
Qualifications : BSc Psychology, Advanced Clinical Practice Psychotherapy
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Lilian works as a relational psychotherapist in private practise and is approved by ACC as a sensitive claims provider. She has a degree in psychology and have trained in transactional analysis, trauma counselling and AOD.
She has worked for more than 10 years with an agency as an AOD clinician facilitating a women’s programme for women with coexisting presentations, (predominantly trauma related).
Memberships : AANZPA, Imago NZ, PBANZ, MNZAP
Qualifications : BA (Otago), Dip Tchg (Dunedin)
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Life's problems can feel overwhelming, and our mental and emotional wellbeing bears the costs. We try our best to stay afloat, and when that doesn't work we can resort to more drastic actions. Maria supports people to strengthen their courage and wisdom, finding solutions and growing their wellbeing through these difficulties. When we ask for help, we are investing in ourselves.
Memberships : ANZASW
Qualifications : DipSocWk
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Marion has a background in health and has over 15 years' experience in social work and counselling in Invercargill. She is also an experienced critical incident responder.
Marion works in Invercargill most Fridays.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BA Social Services (Counselling)
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With over ten years of experience in counselling, Mel honours all people’s unique pathways towards reaching their full potential to find balance, meaning and wellbeing in their lives. Mel provides personalised support in a safe and supportive environment and has specialist training in helping people with complex trauma and PTSD.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MCouns, Grad Dip Tertiary Education, BA Hons 1, DipTchg (Secondary)
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Morag has been a counsellor since 2009. She has a background in secondary and tertiary teaching. She works part time as a student counsellor and is committed to a collaborative approach.
Memberships : NZAP, Registered Psychotherapist
Qualifications : PG DipSoc Wk, Teacher Training course
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Pauline is an experienced psychotherapist with a demonstrated history of working in the public and private sectors. She brings strong healthcare and education services such as mindfulness, psychology, technology, assessment, needs analysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling psychology.
Pauline has expertise in assessment and helping clients resolve deep-seated problems, helping change perceptions or feelings about particularly difficult situations.
Memberships : DAPAANZ, SWRB, ANZASW
Qualifications : PhD Social Work, Cert Clinical Supervision, Dip Natural Therapeutics (Naturopathy), Dip Aromatherapy
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Sally provides empathic and holistic counselling to address a range of life issues and challenges. As a registered social worker, addiction practitioner and qualified naturopath, she draws on a range of theoretical models including cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, transactional analysis, attachment theory, somatic therapy and intersubjective therapy.
Memberships : NZAP
Qualifications : BSc(Hons), MA, CertPsych, CertAdvClinPrac
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Sandra trained at the Ashburn Clinic, a therapeutic community in Dunedin. She has extensive experience in dealing with mental illness and can also provide short-term focused help for less severe difficulties.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : PGDipCouns, Child Protection Certificate
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Sarah believes 'If you're feeling hopeless or stuck, if it's hard to see a way forward or find a solution - counselling can help'. Talking to a trained and nonjudgemental counsellor can help you change or move forward with whatever issue it is that is affecting your life.
Memberships : NZAC, ACA
Qualifications : MSocSci, DipCouns, DipPsych
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Shanti has worked with clients from various cultural backgrounds over the past 17 years. She is a firm believer in positive psychology and uses BWRT, brain working recursive therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR skills - mindfulness/relaxation techniques. Shanti is an experienced clinical supervisor and has facilitated talks and workshops on topics such as motivation, work-life balance, effective communication, anger and stress management, mental health issues as well as parenting and marriage enrichment.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns
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Sonja is passionate about counselling. Her model of practice is relational and person-centred, drawing on a range of modalities in collaboration with her clients to best respond to their needs and goals. There is something very healing in the experience of being deeply attended and skillfully listened to with warmth and empathy without judgement.