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Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : Gestalt Psychotherapy
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Alison has worked for community agencies where she was involved in counselling, facilitating support groups, training volunteers, education, fundraising and developing professional protocols.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns
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Angela is a counsellor working at Matamata, Waikato. She has skills in most areas of counselling and works collaboratively to find skills to help with life’s challenges - using cognitive behavioural therapy, strengths-based approaches, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Memberships : ANZASW
Qualifications : PGCert CBT, MAAppSocWork, HonD Psych, BA (Maj Psych)
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Becky has worked for 26 years in the mental health sector, and for the past 11 years in the primary mental health sector with clients referred by their GP for assessment, treatment and counselling. In 2020 Becky made the decision to launch her own counselling business in Cambridge and Matamata, an area she has previously worked and grown up in. She is passionate about working with clients from these varied rural communities.
Memberships : MNZAC
Qualifications : BCouns
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Bryce believes in the worth and potential of all human beings, and is committed to assisting people in removing barriers that impede their quality of life.
Memberships : NZPB
Qualifications : PG Dip ClinPsych, Dr. of Philosophy (Psych), MCouns, PG Dip Counselling
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Byron has been in clinical practice for nearly 20 years, working with all types of situations and with people from different backgrounds. Byron works from a holistic approach and uses his professional training to address personal and professional problems with his clients. He reaches solutions collaboratively with clients and establishes individualised treatment plans to achieve positive outcomes.
Byron is presently providing online telehealth (Zoom, phone) services only.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MCouns (Hons), PC Prf. Supervision
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Telling stories about our lives helps us to process events; Celia works in narrative ways to help you tell your stories and find solutions to the difficult things happening. For many years she was a teacher of Deaf and special needs students from preschool to high school. Celia is fluent in NZSL (sign language) and has a passion for delivering a service that is inclusive and understanding of people who have different needs and communication styles.
Celia also offers professional supervision to counsellors, mental health workers, nurses and other professionals working in mental health as well as pastors, church leaders and community volunteers.
Memberships : NZAC, NZNO, NZCOM
Qualifications : PG Cert Prof Supervision, M Couns, Dip in Cross Cultural Studies, Cert in Tertiary Teaching, BA History, Sociology, Law, Diploma in Nursing, Regd Midwife
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Clare's health background (nurse/midwife) and many levels of counselling training enables her to work with you from a wide variety of possibilities. Clare's passion is to create a safe place where you can be heard, supported and find ways forward.
Memberships : NZCCA
Qualifications : BCouns, Dip Tchg
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Donna has worked as a qualified counsellor since 2011. She enjoys working with many age groups, along with a wide variety of ethnic groups and sexual orientations. She uses a client-centred framework that works collaboratively and uses an array of modalities appropriate to the issues involved.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : PCDCouns, BEd, DTchng
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Elizabeth is passionate about working with people to unpack the operation and effects of the problems in their lives, map their hopes for themselves, story the abilities, strengths and actions that would support them to have the lives they want for themselves.
She has experience as a university services counsellor, high school counsellor, at women's refuge and in private practice.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MCouns, PGCertProfSup
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Gayle has worked as a professionally qualified counsellor in New Zealand and internationally. She considers it a privilege to have worked with people from many parts of the world, particularly with those who have a Chinese cultural background. These opportunities have enriched both her personal and professional life and it is her hope that those who consult her will experience an honouring of their cultural/ethnic heritage.
Memberships : MNZAC
Qualifications : MCouns, MTheological Studies
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Glenn has a pastoral background and many years of experience. His counselling practice is trauma informed which means he understands how traumatic experiences impact people's physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
Glenn uses a number of different approaches with his practice that will help you make sense of the traumatic events in your life, manage overwhelming emotions, anxieties or relational conflicts and create a positive future with hope.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns
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Jacky is an experienced counsellor, supervisor and tutor. She works across a very wide range of issues with individuals, couples, families and workplaces. Her work background includes trauma agency, family agency and training institutes. She believes we all experience difficulties along our way and it is her privilege to work with you for a brief time to find solutions to make changes to traverse those difficulties.
Memberships : NZAC Christian counsellor
Qualifications : BASSCouns
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James works within a team who believe in the worth and potential of all human beings. They are committed to assisting clients to remove barriers that impede quality of life. They value professional diligence and lifelong learning and are committed to staying current and relevant to their clients. James is able to work with a wide range of client issues and can access a variety of modalities.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : MCouns
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Jo works with a team who believe in the worth and potential of all human beings. They are committed to assisting clients to remove barriers that impede quality of life. They value professional diligence and lifelong learning and are committed to staying current and relevant to their clients. Jo is able to work with a wide range of client issues and can access a variety of modalities.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSocServ - Major Couns
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Working predominately as a skilled specialist with adolescents, Julie is able to reflect and draw on 8 years of counselling practice and group therapy facilitation. She has worked with students from a number of schools in the district. Julie's desire is to share her skills and achievements with others: inspiring, motivating and caring for people from a platform of non-judgement, framed with kindness, good-natured humour and respect woven into therapeutic practice.
Memberships : NZAC, SWRB
Qualifications : B Appl SocServ Couns, B Appl SocServ SocWork
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Karl is passionate about his professional counselling service and is an experienced registered counsellor who has worked both in the public and private sector since 2011. Karl is experienced working with clients from diverse socio economic backgrounds. Karl is collaborative and favours using modalities such as narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches while providing support and practical feedback.
Karl has a special interest in men’s wellbeing and the challenges they face, such as personal growth, negative cultural pressures, separation/divorce, fatherhood and masculinity.
Memberships : MNZAC, DAPAANZ
Qualifications : MCouns, BSocSci, Adv Cert AOD Studies, Cert Supervision
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Linda has been working for over 14 years in the South Waikato area, offering generic counselling and addiction counselling.
Linda attends regular supervision and professional development training opportunities.
Memberships : NZAC, GANZ
Qualifications : DipCouns, DipGPsych, CertSup
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Lynette has much experience helping people with personal, relationship and work-related problems - helping people gain emotional relief and increase awareness of themselves and their relationships as they make sense of their experiences.
Memberships : OTNZ-WNZ
Qualifications : BHSc(OT), PGCertProSup, PGDipCBT, PGCertHSc
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Marina is a mental health occupational therapist based in Claudelands, Hamilton. Known for her professional approach and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals struggling with daily challenges, she has worked in independent practice since 2020. Over the last 10 years her experience across acute, community and primary care mental health settings has allowed her to develop a profound understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and its impact.
Whether providing professional supervision to clinicians or working with individuals battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges, Marina employs a client-centered approach, empowering her clients to reclaim their sense of clarity, independence, and wellbeing. Using therapeutic activities and techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and skill-building exercises, Marina equips her clients with evidence-based tools and strategies to overcome obstacles and find solutions in their daily lives.
Marina also works with Aoake te Rā – an organisation supporting people bereaved by suicide.
Memberships : NZCCA
Qualifications : DipCouns
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Mark works with a solutions-focused approach to assist you to gain a greater awareness of yourself, your values and what motivates you to find realistic ways of reaching your goals. Mark, a Māori counsellor, lists his iwi as Ngā Puhi.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BCouns
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Nanda works within a team who believe in the worth and potential of all human beings. They are committed to assisting clients to remove barriers that impede quality of life. They value professional diligence and lifelong learning and are committed to staying current and relevant to their clients. Nanda is able to work with a wide range of client issues and can access a variety of modalities.
She has experience working with senior citizens, migrants and refugees and is fluent in French, Hindi, Urdu, Mauritian and basic Spanish.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BCouns, DNursing
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Naomi has a background in nursing of over 20 years (palliative rehabilitation and cardiac) and latterly almost 10 years' counselling, empowering people to navigate calmer waters and to cope with life’s obstacles.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : Teaching Cert, BA, PG Dip Guidance Couns
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Neil has worked in teaching and counselling for many years, predominantly the latter, both in schools and private practice. He also offers clinical supervision. Neil is comfortable with individuals and groups, using an eclectic style, adaptable for the needs of specific clients. He liaises when necessary with other agencies should the need arise and has regular professional supervision.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : M.Couns., BASW
Ngaio is here to support you on your journey in counselling. She believes in respecting and honoring everyone’s unique path and is committed to providing a supportive and empowering environment for you. Ngaio practices a pluralistic approach, utilizing various therapeutic methods such as Te Whare Tapa Whā, ACT therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, play therapy, Gestalt therapy, using a strengths-based approach.
Ngaio works with clients of all ages, genders, and gender-diverse individuals, and she values your input and active participation in your sessions. Together, you will both create a collaborative and client-led process that respects your experiences and aims to meet your specific needs and goals. Ngaio looks forward to working with you and supporting you on your journey to well-being.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSocSci, MCouns
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Nicola is a member of the NZ Association of Counsellors (since 2012), and has a masters in counselling. She has worked in private practice since 2014 and previously worked for hospice in Gisborne, supporting patients and whānau who were affected by a life-limiting illness. Nicola works with adults dealing with a wide range of issues. Clients can contact her to have a quick chat to see if she would be a good fit for them - ask the Vitae intake team. Please note that Nicola does not do couples counselling or work with young children.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BSocSci (Couns), CertMental Health, National Cert in Business/Travel
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Nicole works with people on whatever concerns or stresses they experience. Being Māori and having counselling experience helps her to support people from many walks of life. She works to empower/increase mana in others from a respectful, holistic approach. Nicole uses narrative, Te Ao Māori models, and person-centred practice. She likes to collaborate with people for preferred outcomes.
Memberships : NZCCA
Qualifications : BCouns
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Ruth’s passion is to support people in their stuckness, helping them to understand themselves and their behaviours so that they can move forward. Her strength is relating to people through unconditional positive regard while believing that they are the expert of their own lives. Ruth works with teens and adults.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : DipCouns, GDProfSup
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Sandy enjoys working with a range of people who are navigating life. She has a sense of humour and finds providing therapeutic help to clients a real honour. Sandy is matter-of-fact and yet sensitive to the challenges her clients encounter as human beings.
Memberships : NZAC, DAPAANZ
Qualifications : PGD in CBT, PGC in advanced EMDR, GD in Addictions
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As a CBT and EMDR therapist, Sang (pronounced “Sung”) is passionate about providing person-centred and evidence-based therapy to support people in improving their mental wellbeing. She has significant experience working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment trauma, and addiction issues.
Sang has postgraduate qualifications in both cognitive behaviour therapy and EMDR therapy. She is also trained in dialectical behaviour therapy and acceptance & commitment therapy.
Memberships : MNZAC
Qualifications : BAppSocSci (Couns)
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Sonia uses a variety of counselling and psychological approaches to cater to your needs and work with the issues you might be facing. She offers in-person counselling and online services, and can work in collaboration with your GP or other services to support you as needed.
Memberships : DAPAANZ
Qualifications : Grad Dip in Addiction Level 7, Registered pharmacist (India)
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Sumita is a DAPAANZ registered alcohol and drug clinician and clinical supervisor. She has worked in mental health and addictions since 2012. Sumita believes her job is not to change you but support you to get through difficult times and learn new skills to become unstuck and be at your highest potential.
Memberships : MNZAC
Qualifications : BScHons Psych, MCouns
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Susanna has been with Vitae since 2019 and also works in private practice. Susanna works with people on whatever concerns them. She prioritises the safety and wellbeing of those who work with her. Susanna's approach is respectful and collaborative and draws on narrative and solutions-focused practice. Counselling clients get to work in partnership with Susanna and together find preferred outcomes.
Memberships : NZAC; PATHA; AusPATH
Qualifications : PGD Couns.
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Tommy has worked as a counsellor for 10years. He is trained in narrative therapy. He works with adolescents and adults; his approach is collaborative, and he facilitates a client led approach. He can work face to face or online.
Tommy aims to offer context and opportunities to consider the possibilities to shift the shape and direction of day to day experiences and meet people’s needs at their own pace.
Memberships : ANZSW, NZEMDR
Qualifications : BSW, PG Cert Child/Adolescent Mental Health
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A skilled strengths-based therapist specialising in treating trauma symptoms, Tracey enjoys meeting people and believes that everyone has potential to achieve great things. She works with a variety of people and their families, and has experience from her past role as a therapist at a local DHB Mental Health service.
Tracey is a skilled practitioner in EMDR (eye movement desensitisation reprocessing), Deep Brain Reorientation (DBR), DDP (dyadic development practise) and also uses other approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).
Memberships : NZAC, ICEEFT, NZCEFT
Qualifications : DipTchng, DipCouns and Applied Psychotherapy
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Using the above counselling therapy models, Valeska prioritises the relationship between the client and the therapist, focusing on providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where people can explore their concerns. This provides the opportunity to gain new tools and understanding in order to manage difficulties and make positive changes.
Valeska works nationally online.
Memberships : NZAC
Qualifications : BACouns
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Vicky brings over 10 years of general counselling experience. She is experienced in a holistic approach which includes compassion focused and person-centered therapy. Utilising psychological interventions such as CBT (cognitive behavioural), alongside mindfulness practices, narrative therapy and Māori based approaches. She offers supervision to a wide range of industries.