Counsellors in Southland

Areas of Specialty:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Relationships
• Alcohol and Other drugs
• Tikanga Maori

Bill's approach to counselling is holistic because people experience their lives in many ways. Bill has been counselling now for over 12 years as both a general counsellor and alcohol and other drug (AOD) counsellor.  He 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.

Areas of specialty :

• Relationships
• Separation
• Family Court & ACC counsellor
• Grief & Trauma
• Domestic Violence
• Anxiety & Depression
• Disability
• Mediation

Jan has 20 years experience working with couples and individuals.

Areas of specialty :

• Children & Adolescents
• Family Therapy
• Relationship counselling
• Alcohol & Drugs
• Grief  & Loss
• Sexuality & Sexual identity
• Depression
• Stress
• Trauma & Abuse

Marian has worked as a counsellor since 1997 in the Southland area.  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 :

• Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Relationships
• Trauma
• Depression & Anxiety
• Grief & Loss

Marion has a background in health and has over 15 years experience in Social Work and Counselling.  Marion also have contracts with ACC (sensitive claims), Family Court (Relationship Counselling) and CYFS.

Areas of specialty:

• Individuals & Couples
• Grief & Loss
• Post-Traumatic Stress disorder
• Interactive Drawing therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioural therapy
• Person Centred approaches

In her counselling work, Merren uses a combination of person-centred methods, cognitive-behavioural therapy and interactive drawing therapy. Merren has also developed a specialist area in working with people experiencing loss and grief through her hospice work.

Areas of specialty:

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

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