Counsellors

Areas of specialty

• Alcohol and drugs
• Anxiety and depression
• Children and adolescents
• Family therapy and relationship counselling
• Grief and loss
• Sexuality and sexual identity
• Stress management
• Supervisor
• Trauma and abuse

Marian has worked as a counsellor in the Southland area since 1997. Coming from both a town and farming background has helped Marian understand the diversity of challenges faced by the people of the area. As a Southlander, she is committed to the welfare of the people and the growth and productivity of the region.

Areas of specialty

• Couples counselling
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Dyslexia
• Grief and loss
• Interactive drawing therapy
• Person-centred approaches
• PTSD
• Supervisor

In her counselling work, Merren uses a combination of the above methods successfully. Merren has also developed a specialist area in working with people experiencing grief  and loss through her hospice work.

Areas of specialty

• Addiction and gambling
• Couples counselling
• Cross-cultural competence
• Sexual abuse
• Trauma therapy

Shirleen is an experienced counsellor who is passionate about empowering others towards their personal growth, self-awareness and healing.  Shirleen is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa decent and works sensitively across cultures. On a personal note, Shirleen loves travelling, exploring and adventure. She grew up in Taumarunui in the King Country, and has been living in Invercargill since 2017.

Areas of specialty

• Mental health
• Relationship counselling
• Substance abuse

Assisting people to create positive change.