Personal statement/ a little about me:
Kia Ora, I am Lima. I originate from Afghanistan but have considered New Zealand my home since I was seven years old. As a counsellor, I have witnessed individuals thrive in the empathetic and nurturing environment that I foster. It is an honor for me to work alongside people and witness them grow into their best selves. I take this responsibility seriously and utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches that prioritize your well-being and professional standards of care. I aim to create a secure, supportive, and non-judgmental space that encourages you to better understand yourself and explore ways to live a more fulfilling life.
Counselling Approach:
My counselling approach is grounded in Client-Centered Practice, which recognizes that individuals are the experts in their own lives. During my sessions, I employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Solution-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing, all of which are rooted in a Strength-based approach. The way I use these methods will be tailored to your specific experiences.
Areas of Special Interest:
I possess over five years of experience working as a Drug and Alcohol Clinician, specializing in addiction work and am passionate about working with individuals and families on their recovery journey. I also have extensive experience working with childhood trauma, family systems, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, relationship and identity/self-esteem issues, and the impact of trauma on adult life.
FAQs
Registrations & Qualifications
- Counsellor/ Provisional Member NZAC
- Bachelor of Counselling
Fees
- Please message or email me for pricing.
- If you are facing financial hardship or challenges, I do not want this to be a barrier in accessing help, so please contact me directly and I can discuss with you my sliding scale pricing that can be determined depending on your specific financial circumstances.
Availability
- In person, phone or Zoom sessions are available.
- After hours and weekends.
Client reviews
Gender: F
Age: 22
“Wow, I have so much to say about Lima I don't even know where to start. I walked into her room distraught with anxiety and depression. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have gotten to this happy place without her. I can safely say that I will be seeing Lima from today for as long as I can. She cares, she appreciates and she tells the truth. I am now at a point where she has helped me to slowly get off medication and slowly reduce counselling. Sometimes I just appreciate sitting with her even when I am happy and have not much to say. To feel comfortable and able to really open myself up and express myself is just such a beautiful thing to be able to do with someone. I was able to do this on day one of meeting her. She has honestly been one of my strengths, every week I look forward to seeing her and laughing with her. She is such a beautiful person inside and out and I really encourage you to just go to one session. She'll blow
your mind.”
Gender: F
Age: 19
“Lima is a dedicated, compassionate and professional counsellor. The atmosphere she creates within her sessions is personable, safe and judgment free. She has ensured that i set the pace of which I process my grief and family situation while still encouraging progress to be made in each session with me.”
Gender: F
Age: 28
“I believe that every session with Lima has me developing more into the person I have strived to be but, have been to scared to become. Lima comfortably allows me to challenge myself - to think outside the box whilst creating safe strategies to work through my problems.”
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97 Saint Lukes Road, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand
April, 2024
Friday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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