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 Connect With A Counsellor 
Client Information – before you choose a counsellor
Seeking
help can feel hard. Connecting with someone you don’t know for support
can be a big step. Read through the information on this website and the
links on this page in particular so you know more before selecting a
counsellor to work with.
To know more about P.A.T.H.S. Counselling Partners goto Counselling Partners
To know more about counselling per se goto Counselling Services
It is our hope that you can link in with someone and receive the
support you need. You can link directly with a counsellor on this
weblist, or you can call 0800 728 47 or email chrissie@postabortionpaths.org.nz to share what is happening for you and discuss options e.g. Skype counselling, private Facebook Group, other supports.
- When you choose a counsellor, you will engage with that counsellor
in their own private practice. All PCPs are independent professional
counsellors, or allied professionals, so all negotiations and aspects
of your needs can be discussed with your counsellor.
- PCPs are independent counsellors who charge fees for their service.
If the fee is difficult for you do check to see if the PCP will
negotiate a lesser fee. In some cases of hardship or if you have a
Community Services Card, you can apply to WINZ (Work and Income New
Zealand) for Disability Allowance for Counselling and may receive
assistance. The forms for this are available from your doctor, and have
to be signed by your doctor and the counsellor you are working with.
- You may or may not have had counselling before. If you have your
previous experiences may colour how you feel reaching out for help now.
If you haven’t had counselling before then this can feel like a huge
step. Talk about how you are feeling about coming for counselling with
your counsellor.
- This weblist provides information about the location of different
counsellors, their professional affiliation and a bit about them,
contact details, availability of counselling or Skype support and fees.
Note: P.A.T.H.S. does not take responsibility for the choice
of counsellor you make or the PCP’s practice. However, we do welcome
feedback on your experience. Download Feedback Form. This helps us maintain a standard of service and improve our services.
Counsellor Locations
Raewyn Stedman
Registered psychotherapist, with the PBANZ. Currently in the process of joining NZAP
I am trained in both person centred counselling and Gestalt
psychotherapy and have a background in heath as well as a wide life
experience. The counselling I offer is informed by the various
trainings I have undergone and is grounded in lived experience. My
approach is holistic, attending to physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual well- being. I endeavour to walk alongside my client, with
warmth, non- judgementally and to negotiate with them how we are to
work together. My client is the expert in their own lives, experience,
and choices and I respect that.
Work location: Roseneath, Dunedin
Phone: 022 109 9763
Email: raewyn.stedman@actrix.co.nz
Website: www.facebook.com/RaewynStedmanHealth
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: Usual fee $80 for a 50 minute session. Negotiable depending on ability to pay and as needed.
Chrissie Burrow
MNZCCA
I have a holistic approach to counselling, taking into account the
whole person – spirit, soul and body, and will use a variety of
therapeutic approaches according to your needs.
Work location: Bank Street, Timaru
Phone: 020 40780 5139
Email: cornerstone.caring4u@gmail.com
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: Negotiable.
Carolina Gnad
Dip Couns, (MNZAC) Dip Nurs, Dip Rel Stud, Dip NFP Mngmen, Cert Superv
Each person is unique with their own knowing. My role is to listen and
support your process as you share your story, explore your experience
and find your meaning in it. I am there to journey alongside you. I
respect the dignity and worth of all people and appreciate our shared
humanity. I adopt a holistic view of a person and of healing.
My counselling approach is primarily Person Centred, with an eclectic
mix of Narrative, CBT, Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy.
I have 20 years experience counselling people with recent or past abortion experiences.
Work location: Hoon Hay, Christchurch
Phone: 021 299 1716
Email: carolina@dawnings.co.nz
Website: www.dawnings.co.nz
Skype counselling available: No
Fees: $60 negotiable for P.A.T.H.S clients.
Lynda Chisholm
MNZCCA
My approach is primarily client centred. I will respect your beliefs,
values and views, and cultural differences, and you can be assured of a
non-judgemental listening ear. Through the counselling process I can
offer you hope and encouragement to deal with your issues and help you
to make any changes you would like in your life.
Work location: Newlands, Wellington
Phone: 021 234 8759
Email: lynda@lyndachisholm.nz
Website: www.lyndachisholm.nz
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: $50 – negotiable.
Karen Hart
MNZAC
I am a school guidance counsellor and an ACC
counsellor for sensitive claims. Most of my work is based around
mindfulness and trauma healing but I have an eclectic approach to fit
with many different client needs. I have mostly worked with youth but
am happy to see anyone.
Work location: Karamu High and Directions Youth Health Centre, Napier
Phone: 021 206 5939
Email: mzhart@xtra.co.nz
Skype counselling available: No
Fees: $40 or koha.
Dawn de Witt
Registered Psychologist (Affiliation T/F)
I
trained in Counselling Psychology. As a NZ Registered Psychologist, my
practice falls within the Code of Ethics for Psychologists. My approach
is informed by a Rogerian perspective; a Metaframeworks approach to
working with families; attachment theory, including Emotionally Focused
Couple Therapy, the neuroscience of trauma
Broadly my work aims to increase client empowerment by increasing
knowledge, skills, support and safety to deal with life’s challenges.
My approach is based on the beliefs that
- people do the very best they can in life yet sometimes come up against things that constrain them; and
- that people can find their own answers to their issues.
Together, clients and I identify what they’d like to achieve in
counselling – and my role is to work collaboratively with them towards
achieving their goals.
My experience of post abortion recovery includes involvement with
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats, co-facilitation of Jenny McDermid’s Living
in Colour Peer Support Programme and co-ordination of Project Rachel in
the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.
I look forward to implementing the P.A.T.H.S programme.
Work location: Bethlehem Psychological Services, 13 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 021 021 28255
Email: d.dewitt@xtra.co.nz
Skype counselling available: No
Fees: $100 per clinical hour (negotiable only in case of post abortion issues).
Jane Chester
NZCCA (2793), dapaanz (169)
Clinical supervisor , counsellor and celebrant.
Approach is Client Centred with the use of different Modalities. IDT, Reality Therapy, CBT,
12 Step Discovery - Empowerment - Celebration.
Special interests: addiction, grief, post abortion, group facilitation, migration, spiritual growth and, creative therapies.
Work location: North Shore, Auckland
Phone: 027 447 8965
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: Sliding scale - negotiable.
Denise Kuek
MNZAC
I use a client-centred approach and integrate into sessions elements from a number of other approaches.
I also use action methods, drawing and writing.
Work location: Highland Park Community House, Auckland
Email: denisek@awayforward.co.nz
Website: www.awayforward.co.nz
Phone: 021 296 1746
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: $60 - $80 (depending on income) for P.A.T.H.S. clients.
Val McCullough
Master of Counselling, Provisional member NZAC
My approach is eclectic and includes client centred, strengths-based therapies and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
These approaches are supported with sand tray, art therapy and symbol work.
Work location: Youthline Community Centre, 145 St George St, Papatoetoe
Phone: 021 221 7671
Email: valmcounsellor@gmail.com
Website: journeyscounselling.co.nz
Skype counselling available: No
Fees: $45 for P.A.T.H.S. clients.
Marina Young
Buttons Project – Towards healing from abortion
Through my own abortion experience and healing journey, I have a
passion to help others in their journey and bring hope in their lives.
To see the twinkle come back to their eyes and be restored.
I am the founder of the Buttons Project. I also have my National
Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions and worked in the field for
7 years, plus I have done some community papers.
I still do some contract work with Skylight Trust, training facilitators for the Waves Bereaved by Suicide programme.
I have done Carolina’s PATHS training as well and have her manual for
support groups. As well as facilitating the Living in Colour Post
Abortion Recovery Programme.
Work location: Coopers Beach, Northland
Phone: 027 655 6325
Email: marina@buttonsproject.org
Website: www.buttonsproject.org
Skype counselling available: Yes
Fees: Donation to Buttons – we are a not-for-profit organisation and have a Charitable Status.
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