Counselling service

Our counsellor is Raewyn Diprose (Dip. Consl. Cert. Clin. Supervision MNZAC, NZCCA and Approved as Counsellor by ACC)

Counselling is ...

• having someone to talk to who is supportive and non-judgemental
• finding help to manage the situation that is causing stress or anxiety
• a place where you can process grief resulting from death, terminal illness, divorce or separation
• a place to begin the healing needed following some sort of trauma
• having someone objecti e to help with conflicts between couples, parents and children

People come for counselling because they ...

• have difficulty coping with depression, anxiety or feelings of panic
• feel overwhelmed by their circumstances
• are going through redundanc,y or facing major changes in their workplace or career
• have marriage or relationship difficulties
• suffer the effects of past trauma
• have been referred to me by their GP, minister, relative or friend

Would you like to come and talk with me?

Appointments are approximately 50 - 60 minutes long. The number of sessions varies from person to person.

If you desire, an introductory session is available, where we meet and discuss counselling options.

Call me on 03 389-0561

Please phone and arrange an appointment. If I am unavailable when you ring, please leave a message on my answer phone and I will return your call as promptly as possible.

Fees

Fees are negotiated with individual clients. If you want to see me, but are on a low income or benefit, then you may qualify for a disability allowance through Work and Income NZ. I am approved as a Counsellor by ACC and am a Family Court Counsellor.

Training services

I am an experienced counsellor and counselling Educator. I have a Certficate in Clinical Supervision from C.I.T. and am available to supervise other counsellors, social workers, ministers, youth workers, community workers and others in the "helping professions".

As well as my personal counselling, I am available to speak at, facilitate or be involved in training workshops and seminars for counselling agencies, church groups and community service organisations.