Penelope Harper
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional (she, her)
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Hastings 4174
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I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims Service Provider supporting women in Hastings township on Thursdays and Fridays. My other office is 25 minutes south in a field with my herd of horses. My purpose is guiding others to healthier and happier ways of 'being' in this world. This includes increasing resiliency by expanding one's window of tolerance to weather the ebbs and flows through self-regulation, connection and relationship. Equine partners do this naturally, so working from a trauma-informed perspective, I prioritize establishing safety and trust, by providing a non-judgemental, nurturing environment.
Horses give us instant feedback of how we are showing up in the present moment, emotionally, physically and mentally. Interactions with horses has been shown to alleviate stress, lower blood pressure and improve mental health. I can also work with you and your own horse together, if there has been a boundary rupture or traumatic event that needs repairing.
I am here to support you in your life journey toward feeling better within yourself, feeling safer in your environment and building up your resilience to be able to cope with life's stressors. I provide in-person counselling sessions, and 'partnering with horse' experiences.
I look forward to working with you.
Warmly,
Pen.
Call or Email Penelope Harper now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0800 447 264 x11
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Penelope Harper
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Vancouver College of Counsellor Training (VCCT ), Diploma of Professional Counselling, Graduated 2021
- Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors 13923
- Membership with Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) Registered Professional Counsellor / 2022
- Diploma from Rhodes Wellness College (Vancouver, Canada) Life Coaching / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Penelope Harper
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 447 264 x11
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Penelope Harper
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 447 264 x11
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal & Nature-Based Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Equine Assisted Therapy
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Penelope Harper
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0800 447 264 x11
Location
Additional Location
434 Heretaunga Street West
Shop 4
Hastings 4122
0800 447 264 x11