Hi, I’m Amanda.
I am a counsellor with experience of working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer both talking therapy and EMDR therapy.
I can help with
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Identity issues
- Loss
- Low self-esteem/lack of confidence
- Managing changes in your life
- Panic Attacks
- Relationships and family dynamics
- Self-harm
- Trauma
- Stress
- Transition through Life Stages
- Women’s Issues
- Parenting
- Family Issues
- Communication skills
- Workplace issues
- Work/Life Balance
My Counselling Approach
I operate from a person centred approach to help clients achieve their goals and find hope. As a counsellor I have a warm, empathic approach and am committed to providing counselling in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment
I offer therapy with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. This may involve looking at ways you habitually think, feel and behave.
I also offer EMDR therapy which is effective in the treatment of trauma. Please contact me if you would like to know more about EMDR or visit: https://www.emdr.org.nz
Play Therapy for Children
Children can find it hard to put into words what is distressing them. But, they can quite easily express their feelings and worries through play. During the session I join the child client in their play whilst modelling regulation. It is through our shared play that I can help child to understand what is going on inside them.
As a result of play therapy children can begin to express their emotions in healthier ways, and consequently feel less anxious, more able to learn, and develop friendships.
Background and Experience
I am a qualified and registered counsellor and teacher. I have experience working in schools, medical settings, non-profit organisations, online mental health forums, and in private practice.
Supervision Sessions
I offer supervision sessions for counsellors
FAQs
Counselling Qualifications
- PhD (USQ - School of Psychology and Wellbeing)
- EMDR (Basic Training)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Diploma in Counselling (NZIPC)
- Qualified Synergetic Play Therapist
Education Qualifications
- Master of Education
- Graduate Diploma of Education (ECE)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)
Registration and Memberships
- Member Registered with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Registered Teacher with Aotearoa NZ Teaching Council
- Member of EMDR NZ
Appointments
Appointments available:
- Saturdays (in person and online)
- Evening sessions available
Fees
- $120 per talking therapy session (payable before the session)
- $150 per EDMR session (payable before the session)
Payment Options
- Online banking preferred
Cancellations
- If for any reason you are unable to make your scheduled appointment time please give me at least 24 hours notice of cancellation or payment of the full session fee will be required.
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Muriwai Road, Waimauku, New Zealand
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https://www.counsellingcottage.co.nz/
April, 2024
Sunday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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