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Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional

Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling

Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional

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Tauranga 3112
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Kia ora, I'm Andy. I'm here to walk with you as you process your experiences. There are times in our lives where it can help to have someone to talk to, who can listen with empathy and confidentiality. I can help you access your knowledge of yourself, your struggles, your hopes, your choices and your next steps. Come as you are and be met with acceptance and safety no matter your background, gender, cultural and spiritual identity, or ethnicity. You have found a Safe Place. www.safeplacecounselling.co.nz
Any gender/ethnicity/background, aged 15 to elderly, who are processing and growing through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, decision making, stress and overwhelm, life transitions, interpersonal challenges.....the human experience is varied and vast and I would be honoured to support you in your experiences.
Please reach out to discuss your needs and goals, and to find out if I am the right counsellor for you. He wāhi haumaru tenei - this is a safe place.
Take the first step to help. Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling now

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tauranga 3112

Website
I offer in person and online counselling. I have a range of daytime and evening appointments available.
$100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tauranga 3112

Website
I offer in person and online counselling. I have a range of daytime and evening appointments available.
$100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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Standard - $115 per hour. Seniors over 65 - $95 per hour. Up to 25 years - $100 per hour. Current tertiary students - $95 per hour. If you are experiencing hardship please contact me via the website to discuss further. I am a provider for Aoake te Rā and Victim Support.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.
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Standard - $115 per hour. Seniors over 65 - $95 per hour. Up to 25 years - $100 per hour. Current tertiary students - $95 per hour. If you are experiencing hardship please contact me via the website to discuss further. I am a provider for Aoake te Rā and Victim Support.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Andrea Bennett
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Andrea Bennett

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Auckland University in Bachelor of Education
  • Diploma from Auckland College of Education
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I hold a Bachelor of Counselling. I adapt my approach to best suit your experiences, drawing on a range of person-centred and strengths-based approaches. We will look at the effects of your current experiences and collaborate to identify empowering pathways forwards that work for you.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.
"
I hold a Bachelor of Counselling. I adapt my approach to best suit your experiences, drawing on a range of person-centred and strengths-based approaches. We will look at the effects of your current experiences and collaborate to identify empowering pathways forwards that work for you.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I work with you at your pace and with your goals in mind. The process is collaborative, but I will guide you with questions and wonderings that help you dig deeper and set your course. I build in suggestions, strategies and skills as we go, and you will be able to measure your sense of progress and peace over time.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.
"
I work with you at your pace and with your goals in mind. The process is collaborative, but I will guide you with questions and wonderings that help you dig deeper and set your course. I build in suggestions, strategies and skills as we go, and you will be able to measure your sense of progress and peace over time.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Counselling conversations are strengths-based and person centred. This means I am responsive to your needs and goals, integrating a range of approaches from my training to support you in a tailored and personal way. I will explain to you the theory that is relevant to the approaches introduced, so you grow in understanding throughout our work.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.
"
Counselling conversations are strengths-based and person centred. This means I am responsive to your needs and goals, integrating a range of approaches from my training to support you in a tailored and personal way. I will explain to you the theory that is relevant to the approaches introduced, so you grow in understanding throughout our work.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Tauranga 3112

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

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I offer in person and online counselling. I have a range of daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
"
I offer in person and online counselling. I have a range of daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Andrea Bennett - Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Andrea Bennett - Safe Place Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional