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Reena Menezes
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Counselling Empowers You to Change
It is my experience that long-lasting results can be achieved with counselling, which respects and empowers you as a person. In Narrative Counselling I endeavor to provide through conversations, a space where you can remove all the external pressures and clearly come to know and understand the elements that define you. In this process I can help you to become clear about what you really want, to see what you can already do, to work out what it is important to change or learn, and to identify how you are going to do it.People often come to me when they are feeling that their life direction has become stuck. If you are in this situation counselling can help by shifting your perspective so that you can see clearly what your own personal resources are - strengths that you might have lost sight of, or perhaps not even be aware of. As someone outside your life I can guide you to explore your past stories from a broad perspective, helping you to see your life and yourself in a new light. Together we can identify how you historically dealt with trials and your methods of combat and defense, and what has brought you success and victory at other times. This knowledge can shift your perspective of the trials and be life changing, even in a single session.
My belief is that there are four parts that make up our entity – the body, the heart, the mind and the soul – We explore how these aspects of ourselves can exist in balance and harmony.
If you have a physical condition you possibly need immediate medicine. However, for a long-term solution to many of life’s problems, we explore uncovering what stirs your heart, resolving emotional issues which may be trapping you from the inside.
I am respectful to use compassion and understanding to engage in conversations that consider whatever spiritual beliefs you hold. Together we combine your inner beliefs to consider solutions that are easy for you to incorporate in order to make changes that will facilitate shifting your external world.
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Couples Counselling
We were so confused. Reena helped us find clarity. |
Especially when you are going through periods of transition, chaos and confusion can be overwhelming. At these times relationship counselling can bring clarity and knowledge which can provide solace.
We will discuss the patterns that have worked for you as a couple and what attracted you to each other in the beginning. This often holds the keys to the “glue” of the relationship.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Provisional Member NZ Association of Counsellors
- Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting)
- Diploma of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
- Level One Provider of Vibrational Healing (a form of muscle reflexology)
I am also experienced in working with youth that present challenging behaviours, have had emotional/mental trauma, self harm, have suicidal ideation, or been diagnosed with varied medical conditions like ADHD or Aspergers. My previous counselling experience includes counselling high school students and working for Victim Support to provide "first response" emotional support for victims of trauma and crime.
About Me
I was born and raised in Qatar till the age of eleven. I did my higher secondary and university education in India and came to NZ in 1994. I have lived in the land of the long white cloud for more of my life than any other country and have claimed this country as home. I embrace the mix of my experiences which have defined my identity and sense of self.As a counsellor, I endeavor to look past all assumptions of tradition, race, religion and social positioning to see what is the journey of the spirit for you as an individual person.
Let us journey together forward to your preferred possibilities.
Availability
I am available for bookings during the following times:- Monday 10am - 2pm
- Tuesday 10am - 2pm
- Thursday Noon - 5pm
- Friday Noon - 5pm
Fees
- $70 per session for individuals
- $120 per session for couples
- if you are on a Benefit, NZ Superanuation, a student, or earn a low income you can usually get the Disability Allowance from Work and Income to pay for your counselling.
Location
I currently see clients in both Mt Albert and Grey Lynn:773 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland. » view map
my room here is in the Mt Albert Community and Recreational Centre which is very centrally located in Mt Albert, with lots of easy parking in a community friendly environment
28 Elgin Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland. » view map
my room here is in a private practice which has ample off street parking