Raewyn Knowles

Kia ora

I’m Raewyn Knowles. I live in Massey Auckland, and I love being nestled under the Waitakere Ranges. My whakapapa is the Celts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, as well as Nordic, France, Portugal, Croatia, and Northern Africa.

We all deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to share our story; to explore what impacts your life, the positive change you’re seeking, voicing your needs, or determining how to honour your loved ones.

Background and experience

I’ve thirty seven years supporting people to approach life’s challenges and personal change. I’m inspired and humbled by the courage I’ve witnessed as I’ve walked alongside people and their transformational journeys.

I have worked in the health sector in New Zealand, England and Australia, within both NGOs and Government Departments. This is predominantly within Mental Health and Addiction services e.g. community, detoxification, opiate substitution, Forensics, older Adults, gambling. This includes fourteen years Clinical supervision and in my private practice.

Specialities:

• Mood concerns
• Relationships
• Addictions
• Traumas
• Life transitions – grief and loss
• Self-esteem/worth, spirituality
• Spirituality and cultural concerns

Counselling Services

I provide face to face, phone or online counselling sessions locally or nationally. I can provide evenings or weekends by negotiation.

Supervision Services

I provide professional supervision to students in training, counsellors/therapists and health practitioners within addiction, social services, and/or their own private practice. I also provide professional development workshops for therapists and practitioners seeking to complete their NZAC full membership process.

I look forward to meeting you!