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Marian Cunningham - Gore

Counsellor, supervisor

Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSWk, Cert ADCouns, DipCAPsy

Marian Cunningham - Gore

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.


Merren McKay - Invercargill, Riverton

Counsellor, supervisor

Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns

Merren McKay - Invercargill, Riverton

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.


Shirleen Holster - Invercargill

Counsellor

Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BAppSocSci (Counselling)

Shirleen Holster - Invercargill

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.


Viv Gillan - Invercargill

Counsellor, supervisor

Memberships : MANZASW
Qualifications : MSW Endorsed in Mental Health Practice

Viv Gillan - Invercargill

Areas of specialty

  • Mental health
  • Relationship counselling
  • Substance abuse

Assisting people to create positive change.