Georgina Silk – Ponsonby

I am a registered counsellor who offers a warm, approachable and empathetic environment to help you explore what is happening in your life. I work with both adults and teenagers. I particularly enjoy working with youth aged 14 and 25.

Areas of Special Interest

• Family Struggles
• Grief and Loss
• Anxiety and Depression
• School and Educational Pressure/perfectionism
• Relationships and Intimacy
• Sexuality and Gender Identity
• Sexual trauma

Counselling for Individuals

I tailor my approach to suit your needs and the number of sessions you can attend or afford. I acknowledge that everyone is different and requires a different therapeutic approach. The focus of therapy may be to help you:

• Become more aware of your values, goals and life direction
• Improve your relationships
• Feel more optimistic about your life
• Recover from the effects of abuse and trauma
• To manage particular situations or hardship

Counselling Approach

My work focuses on developing a respectful and kind therapeutic relationship where you will be listened to without judgment. I support people in developing self-compassion to relate to themselves, others, and the environment a little more easily. I firmly believe in people’s capacity to heal.

I am trained in:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
• Person centre approach
• Strengths-based approach
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Treating PTSD and Complex Trauma
• Artistic and creative therapies
• Solution-focused approach

Background and Experience

I have a Masters of Counselling from the University of Auckland. I am a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. I also have a graduate diploma in secondary school teaching and a strong knowledge of the New Zealand education system and curriculum. I have worked as a professional actor and performer.

I believe my life experiences around eating disorders, relationships, gender and sexuality, grief and perfectionism enable me to relate to many issues that clients bring to sessions.

I look forward to hearing from you.