Connected Life
Counsellor, MA, AThR (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
184 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, North Shore, Auckland 0626
Let's Connect 0800 627 003 x54
Successful counselling is based on the quality of the relationship between myself (the therapist) and you (the client). My approach is based on deep respect and non-judgemental acceptance for all people I work with. Utilising an element of creativity within therapy enables you to speak through art making, and reflection, because sometimes spoken words don’t exist for your experience. In my practice I offer counselling and arts therapy, professional supervision and coaching, and career development.
My therapy approach is holistic, and guided by Sir Mason Durie’s model of Te Whare Tapa Wha. It also draws upon a number of therapeutic frameworks such as Mindfulness, Person-centred, Positive Psychology, Strengths based, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In our sessions we’ll explore what works for you and in this way, we’ll find the way forward.
For the last 20 years, I have worked as a counsellor, educator, facilitator, arts therapist and coach, in organisations and private practice. In the last 8 years I have focused in the area of grief, loss and meaning making for people living with life limiting conditions, and their family members. My joy is assisting people to find a way forward.
Call or Email
Connected Life
now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0800 627 003 x54
Let's Connect 0800 627 003 x54
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or 0800 627 003 x54
Connected Life
Counsellor,
MA,
AThR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Joanna Harris
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Massey University of Wellington in Adult Education (PGDip AdEd) Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
- Degree/Diploma from Victoria University in Women's Studies (BA) Bachelor of Arts / 1997
- Masters of Arts in Arts Therapy (Clinical) is my main training: a multi modal approach., Graduated 2013
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0800 627 003 x54
Connected Life
Counsellor,
MA,
AThR
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bereavement
- Anxiety
- Career Guidance
Expertise
- Adoption
- Alzheimer's
- Behavioural Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Infertility
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Palliative care
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Terminal diagnosis
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 0800 627 003 x54
Connected Life
Counsellor,
MA,
AThR
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Single Mother
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0800 627 003 x54
Connected Life
Counsellor,
MA,
AThR
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - 0800 627 003 x54
Connected Life
Counsellor,
MA,
AThR
Last Modified: 8 Jul 2023