Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
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Auckland 1041
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Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Namaste. My name is Tenisha and I am an Aotearoa-born Fijian-Indian. I offer short term counselling and long term therapy to adults, couples and young people (16+ years). I'm a qualified, registered counsellor (PMNZAC) and have spent the last 10 years providing therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. As an ethnic woman of colour, I'm committed to providing culturally responsive mental health support, especially for our ethnic and migrant communities through continuous professional and personal development.
My approach to counselling is holistic, strengths-based and trauma-informed. Rather than see myself as the expert, I work with you to draw out your inner wisdom. I work with various issues, so whether you're looking for specific support or enhancing your general wellbeing, I aim to cultivate an empowering space to support your growth.
My specialist areas are 1.5 and 2nd generation migrants, cross-cultural & bi-racial relationships, belonging, identity, grief and trauma. I hope to provide a warm, safe and hopeful space for people to explore the nuances of life's journey and develop skills to support their healing in a collaborative way.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer
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Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Tenisha Kumar
- Attended PgDip Counselling
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Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
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Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional