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Counsellor's

  Lynette Ringer - Psychotherapist (Reg)

Over the past ten years I have counselled in the areas of emotional distress, grief and loss, inner child work, self-awareness, sexual abuse, trauma, relationship and couples issues. I find working with people and watching them come to insightfulness and understanding very rewarding.

Often during childhood, or later on, something can interrupt a persons life and they can become stuck in fixed patterns and/or beliefs about themselves - this can get in the way of experiencing a fulfilling life.

My belief is that in the beginning of healing I hold the torch as we walk together through the darkness and as time progresses you take over holding the torch until finally you are comfortable walking on your own.

Counselling / therapy can help people to:

Vickie Tuau - Counsellor - Diploma in counselling/ Bachelor of Social Science - (Major - Counselling)

I have worked in the centre for the past ten years as a counsellor. I work with the following:

I have developed my own modality and work holistically with my clients building awareness to the following -body, mind and heart/spiritual. This modality enables clients to connect with their own power and truth, thus bringing about positive changes within themselves, their relationships and their world. I am passionate about assisting and empowering clients to reach their fullest potential.

Sandra Van de Pas, BASSc Couns, Accredited Journey Therapist, MNZAC, NZTAA, ACC

Sandra is an experienced and qualified counsellor practicing in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In addition to counselling qualifications, she is in her third year of Transitional Analysis Psychotherapeutic training, which enriches the work between client and therapist.

Sandra is also an Accredited Journey Therapist. She offers an interactive experimental service combined with appropriate attunement to clients needs and pace. She works in a holistic and mindful way which simply translates to how she is in practice.

Sandra has experience working with youth, rape, sexual abuse and trauma, drugs and alcohol and general counselling. She has a passion in relation to the connection between attachments, the impact on the developing brain, meaning making, and consequential life outcomes which help define us, and ultimately can keep us stuck.

Transitional Analysis offers a template which helps us uncover where our stuckness/pain lies, helps us uncover early childhood script decisions (often unconscious) and gives the tools for the development of a healthy autonomous, more confident 'YOU'.

She works in conjunction with other professionals, including medical, in order to provide a safe and secure wrap around service as part of your theraputic journey, if so required. sandra also co-facilitates a Tuesday morning Women's group.

Anna Bartz  -  Dip Couns, MNZAC

I have been counselling at the centre for three years and really enjoy my work here. I have been working as a counsellor for many years, and have experience with relationship issues, childhood trauma/abuse, sexual abuse, self worth, grief and loss, depression and family violence.

I use a variety of models of working to suit the individual, with client centred as a foundation, and using action if and when needed.

I am passionate about my work, and helping people to make things better for themselves, and feel incredibly privileged to share and walk alongside this part of their journey with them.

I co-facilitate a group here at the centre that supports the development of self awareness, helping people to understand themselves better and grow in confidence.

Susan Cochrane,  Dip. Counselling

       I have been working as a counsellor for ten years and havebeen at the centre for seven yaers.

       My client work covers a range of complex issues from loss and grief, depression, sexual abuse, family and                   domestic violence, employment issues and self esteem and healthy anger.

       My modality of therapy is to use conversations that will explore without judging or criticising your life experiences.    I like to be creative and so may introduce sand tray therapy, creative drawing, white board and magnets, genograms, music, symbols and figurines. These tools will assist you in expressing thoughts, feelings and emotions as we work together to explore your life stories.

Curently, at the centre I facilitate a survivor's support group each week. The purpose of the group is to grow confidence and self awareness , skills that will help members at work, shopping, or going out socially. Group members help each other by giving support and encouragement, discussing strategies that help them manage their day to day tasks of work, social events, family situations, appointmnets, and grocery or personal shopping.

 

Patricia Wood, Bachelor of counselling,MNZCCA, Prov.Member NZAC.

Patricia has been working as a counsellor for seven years and has been with the centre for two years.She is experienced in areas of sexual abuse, low self-worth, depression, grief and loss, anger and relationship issues. Family therapy is also an area of passion.

Trained in narrative, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-centred Therapy. Where appropriate Interactive Drawing Therapy is used as a tool to explore feelings and thoughts, through words and pictures.

Within a safe, caring enviroment, using people's personal strengths, she assists them to identify contradictions and triggers in their lives, by assisting them to discover a new preferred story that they chosse to journey im.

Stephanie Hills

       Stephanie has 30 years experience working with people in distress, both as a social worker and a counsellor. She   uses a combination of narrative therapy and art therapy to help move on from the effects of sexual abuse, depression, eating disorders and other long-term problems.

       Trained at the University of waikato, Stephanie has a post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Post- Graduate Diploma in the Management of Not-for-Profit organisations, a certificate in Art-Therapy and two papers towards a qualification in MindBody Healthcare.

       "I believe we all hold the answers inside us; counselling can help us access what, at a deeper level, we already know".

 

Please feel free to contact us any time for confidential advice.