Rhonda Powers

Psychotherapist. Accepting new clients in person & online.

Areas of special interest

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • painful childhood experiences
  • eating disorders: bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa
  • trauma
  • relationship difficulties
  • difficult transitions
  • health concerns
  • grief and loss
  • stress
  • self-esteem
  • mindfulness
  • couples

                                           – currently accepting new clients – 

Counselling and Psychotherapy Services

I work in a kind, respectful and collaborative way, providing the space for you to gain insight into your life. Psychotherapy can help you access and change your beliefs, habits and patterns to help you gain a sense of control, ease and joy. Email me through the form on the right and let me know how you would like to be contacted and perhaps what days and times you are available. I am happy to answer questions by email, arrange a time for a free 15 minute phone consultation or schedule your first session.

Counselling & Psychotherapy approaches

  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy (traditional talk therapy)
  • Hakomi mindfulness-centered somatic (mind-body) psychotherapy
  • Parts work (such as Internal Family Systems)
  • Ecotherapy (psychotherapy involving nature)

FAQs

Q Qualifications

- Masters in Psychotherapy (honours)
- Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
- Hakomi graduate certificate
- Bachelor of Arts (Computer Science)

Q Registrations and memberships

- Registered Psychotherapist
- Provisional Member of NZ Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP)

Q Fees & appointments

- $125 for 50-60 minute sessions for individuals
- $185 for 90 minute session for couples
- in person in Napier
- or online

Q Background

I have always enjoyed listening to others and helping people. I was involved in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainings for many years, using NVC as a counseling approach before training as a psychotherapist. During my training, I spent over two years as a psychotherapist intern at an eating disorder clinic. Upon moving to Hawke's Bay, I volunteered as a counsellor at the Heretaunga Women's Centre and continued my private practice online and in person. Originally from California, I moved to New Zealand in 2006, living in Tauranga and Auckland before moving to Napier. Feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you.

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