Jen
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
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2 Endorsed
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I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or struggling to navigate life's challenges. Many of the people I support are experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, family challenges, emotional overwhelm, or major life transitions. Others come to counselling because they feel lost, exhausted, or unsure of who they are and what they need.
I provide professional counselling and mental health support for adults seeking greater clarity, emotional wellbeing, and lasting change.
My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. I provide a confidential space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, difficult emotions, and relationship challenges. Together, we work towards meaningful, realistic change.
If you're here, chances are something doesn't feel quite right. Taking the first step can feel daunting. Many of my clients describe counselling as feeling like catching up with a long-lost friend—a space that feels safe, comfortable, and free from judgment.
If you're ready to explore what might be possible, I'd love to support you.
Call or Email Jen McKinnel now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0800 451 520 x85
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
Payment Methods
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Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Jen McKinnel
- Attended Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor
Education and Years In Practice
Jen McKinnel
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0800 451 520 x85
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gay
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Jen McKinnel
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 451 520 x85
2 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centred
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Jen McKinnel
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0800 451 520 x85
Location
Primary Location
Fern and Flow Counselling
58 Bassett Street
Christchurch 8083
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