Whether you are coming to me for counselling or coaching, on your own, or with others, the quality of our relationship is an important aspect of your success in your journey of healing, growth and development. My priority is to ensure a safe, nurturing environment where you can trust our relationship so you can be your true self. And if there are more than one of you in the session, I want to assure you of even-handedness—listening to, and caring for each of you, as individuals while seeking to enhance your relationship together.
I bring authenticity, warmth, and empathy to our sessions. I offer gentle yet direct guidance, insights and perspectives and sprinkle these with moments of lightheartedness. I deeply value uniqueness and flexibility, which inspire fostering a collaborative approach to the way we work throughout our journey together.
To value your uniqueness and evolving needs, my approach recognises that what’s effective for you is not necessarily what worked for others, or me. Expanding your choices gives you more opportunities to explore your inner self more deeply.
Our aim is to help you heal and grow by empowering you with wider choices, in and out of counselling. Let’s embark on a transformative journey where you come to know yourself more deeply and align your efforts with your values. Together, we can celebrate your strengths, increased self-awareness, more meaningful relationships and progress in everyday life.
FAQs
What are your qualifications and professional membership
Master of Counselling (Auckland)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory (Auckland)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) (Auckland)
BCom (with Psychology) (Rhodes).
Countless professional development courses, including the tertiary sector New Zealand Women in Leadership program, supplement these formal qualifications.
Accredited Te Whatu Ora Health NZ counsellor.
Full member of NZAC. I am bound by the NZAC Code of Ethics, which guides confidentiality, cultural competency, ongoing professional development, and regular supervision to benefit my practice.
How have you built up your experience, knowledge and skills?
I have contributed in a professional capacity as a senior manager, counsellor, coach, mentor, co-founder, and trustee to these organisations:
University of Cape Town; The University of Auckland; Loneliness New Zealand Charitable Trust; Lifeline Aotearoa; TalkLink Trust (assistive technology for the disability sector); LifeKidz Charitable Trust (supporting special needs children); Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection; Campus Connections Aotearoa (youth alternative education program); Mount Albert Grammar School; Shine (domestic violence).
I have shared my knowledge presenting at conferences and in interviews for podcasts, television and radio.
What do you mean by a collaborative experience?
Inspired by collaborative leaders, and trained as a pluralistic practitioner, I believe you are an expert in your life. While you have a strong idea of what might help you move forward, our combined contribution to your sessions will create a more powerful outcome towards your more fulfilling life.
Collaboration extends to determining the best way to facilitate your sessions. Over the course of your time with me, you may find that we are integrating into our work different theories that best fit you and the current situation. These, among others, might be humanistic perspectives, narrative therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and synergistic relationships.
What would our contract include?
Our contract includes some of your personal details. Teenagers may require guardian permission for sessions. If you are on your own, I offer you online video conferencing or in-person sessions. For two or more people, I offer you in-person in Remuera. We arrange appointments with me accommodating you to the best of my ability. You agree to pay the agreed fees for sessions via Internet banking on the same day of each session. I agree to postpone, shift or cancel appointments, ideally within 72 hours of your appointment. You agree that you might have to pay late cancellation (24 hours or less) and no-show fees.
Current Fees
$145 (for 50 minutes) for individuals.
$195 (for 80 minutes) for two or more people.
Late cancellations and no-shows - 50% of the appointment fee may be applied.
Can I reach you by phone?
To be respectful of those I might be with, and that might be you one day, I generally choose not to answer my phone. Most of the time it is on silent. Please email, use the form below or text to get my attention. I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
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30A Bell Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050
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https://www.cathycomber.nz/
May, 2024
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August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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