Andrea Bennett

Safe Place Counselling

Kia ora and welcome, I’m Andy. I’m here to walk with you as you process your experiences.

There are times in our lives where it can help to have someone to talk to, who can listen with empathy and confidentiality.

I aim to help you access your knowledge of yourself, your struggles, your hopes, your choices and your next steps.

Come as you are and be met with acceptance and safety no matter your background, gender, cultural and spiritual identity, or ethnicity.

He wāhi haumaru tenei.

FAQs

Q What is the pricing structure?

Standard: 60mn session - $115 90mn session - $155

Ages 18 - 25: $100 per hour ($140 for 90mns).

Current tertiary students: $95 per hour ($135 for 90mns).

Seniors over 65: $90 per hour ($130 for 90mns).

School Age, Year 10-13: $80 per 45-60mn session (session time variable to suit the young person’s needs)
If you are a current tertiary student I am pleased to offer you a student rate of $95 per hour.

Q Registrations and Memberships

- Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA)

Q How does counselling work?

I adapt my approach to best suit your experiences, drawing on a range of person-centred and strengths-based approaches. Your beliefs, values and culture will be respected. We will look at the effects of your current experiences and collaborate to identify empowering pathways forwards that fit with your strengths and preferences.

Q Can I see more photos of the space and get an idea of what you are like?

Absolutely, it's important to feel prepared and comfortable. On my website under What To Expect you will find a photo gallery, more FAQs and a description about me.

Q Is counselling completely confidential?

Everything that we discuss is kept completely confidential. According to NZCCA and NZAC guidelines, there is a limit to confidentiality when there is a concern for safety for either you or someone else. We will discuss what this means in our first phone call and in our first session, so you can ask any questions you may still have about this.

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