The Practice is made up of a team of qualified and experienced professionals
who provide safe, effective counselling and psychotherapy
to individuals, couples, children and families.

what we offer   |   what to expect

our team   |   fees and funding

how to contact us

We Offer

We offer counselling and psychotherapy to help people with such problems as:

• self-esteem and confidence
• anxiety and panic
• depression, isolation, and suicidality
• personal growth
• stress, life changes, and grief
• trauma and sexual abuse
• eating and body image issues
• anger and violence
• relationships and sexual issues
• parenting and family struggles

What to expect

Counselling and psychotherapy may be either short or long term. In your first session an initial assessment of your situation will be made. This is to assist you and the counsellor/therapist to focus clearly on what it is that you want to achieve. We believe in the right of each individual to decide their own goals. At your first session we will also discuss session times, frequency, fees, cancellations, and anything else that may concern you.

We belong to the NZ Association of Counsellors and/or the NZ Association of Psychotherapists. We abide by their Code of Ethics and are accountable to them. To ensure a high quality of service we regularly review our work.

Our Team

At The Practice our five counsellors and psychotherapists have a broad range of skills and experience to meet the needs of different clients.

Karen Field – Counsellor & Registered Psychotherapist

BSc,  PGDHSc,  MNZAC,  MNZAP 

I particularly enjoy working with men and women who feel stuck – stuck, feeling the same awful feelings, or making the same unhelpful choices. I am skilled at helping people in this situation find a way out of the mire. When working with clients I am sensitive, pragmatic, challenging, and most of all, patient. I specialise in depression, panic, anxiety, overeating, obesity, shame and isolation. » find out more

Karen is registered to provide counselling subsidised by: RSVS, Victim Support, WINZ, ACC,and EAP Services.
email Karen for an appointment

Margaret Lewis – Counsellor & Child Therapist

Bachelor Counselling, MNZAC

I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and children using a gentle and supportive approach. By generating self-awareness a person can understand develop and maintain healthy relationships with others. I have extensive experience working with victims of family violence and am skilled in helping clients to recover from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Margaret is registered to provide counselling funded by: ACC, RSVS, Victim Support, WINZ, CYFS.
email Margaret for an appointment

Sue Nicholls – Counsellor & Family Therapist

Bachelor Counselling, MNZAC

I believe counselling has the potential to enable us to be more aware of who we are and what we want; thus creating a deeper meaning to our lives. I feel privileged to be involved in this process of self-discovery with individuals, couples, and children, which enables each of us to tap into our strengths, passions, and potential thus enhancing our lives. I am particularly passionate about working with the challenges that relationships bring. I am available to see clients in Orewa and Warkworth.

Sue is registered to provide counselling funded by: The Family Court, WINZ, and CYFS.
email Sue for an appointment

Zoe Vucich – Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist & Supervisor

PGCHSc (Advanced Psychotherapy), GPNLP, MNZAC, MNZAP

I often work with people who have had enough of struggling and confusion. Experience has taught me that sharing problems with a caring and effective listener can help us live with more depth and freedom. We work as a team towards the goals you choose. I also supervise health practitioners who wish to make the most they can of themselves and their practice. I am a mother and stepmother with a wide variety of personal and professional experience.  

Zoe is registered to provide counselling funded by: WINZ, ACC, EAP, Victim Support, and CYFS.

email Zoe for an appointment

Fees and Funding

• Our current fee is $100 (incl gst) per one-hour session for individuals and $120 (incl gst) for couples.
• Fees are set during the initial assessment and are payable at the end of each session.
• Payment can be made by cash, cheque or eftpos.
• Some clients will be eligible for their counselling to be subsidised or fully funded by various organisations that are listed with each counsellor’s profile. If you think you might be eligible for third-party funding please contact us to find out how to access funding.
• A surcharge for clients subsidised by ACC will be payable at each session, please discuss this with your ACC counsellor.

How to contact us

You can contact us yourself, or be referred by an organisation or health professional.

We can only see people who have an appointment. To make an appointment please contact us by phone or email.

Our phone goes directly to an answer-phone. Please leave a message, we clear our messages regularly on working days and will get back to you promptly.

Our address is: Orewa House (upstairs),
498 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

Our postal address is: The Practice,
PO Box 711, Orewa 0946

Email: info@thepractice.net.nz

Ph: (09) 426 1622

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