Alisa Woodruff
Counsellor, MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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Currently I have space for new clients in August and September. I work with adults, young people, and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and provide a warm, practical, and non-judgmental approach. I combine therapeutic support with skill-building strategies to help clients create meaningful change. If you are new to counselling, I aim to make the process approachable and supportive. Sliding-scale fees are available for those experiencing financial hardship.
I provide individual counselling and couples therapy in a supportive and practical environment. Together we can explore patterns, develop new skills, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in managing life's challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and many people worry about whether counselling is right for them. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and understood. I respond promptly to enquiries, usually within 24hours
Call or Email Alisa Woodruff now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0800 627 024 x50
Let's Connect 0800 627 024 x50
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer Alisa Woodruff
Counsellor, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 627 024 x50
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Diploma from Counselling institute of New Zealand Alisa Woodruff
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Counselling Skills Institute, Diploma in Counselling, Graduated 2008
- Certificate from Workplace Wellbeing Institute Compassion Based Trauma resolution / 2020
- Diploma from Whitecliffe Art Therapy / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alisa Woodruff
Counsellor, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 627 024 x50
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- post cult counselling
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Alisa Woodruff
Counsellor, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 627 024 x50
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Health Coaching
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Strength-Based
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Alisa Woodruff
Counsellor, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 627 024 x50
Groups
The Reset Programme
This programme is for anyone wanting to build confidence and a sense of meaning in their life. We explore our core beliefs and how this impacts on daily living. We examine stumbling blocks and how to work with them to construct a sense of fulfilment. This is a compassion based programme and is five weeks long.
Age
Adults
Location
26 Frederick St
Christchurch 8011
Email Alisa Woodruff about this group or call - 0800 627 024 x50