Alana Marshall Registered Psychologist and member of NZ Psychological Society Phone 022 355 0610 Email: [email protected] I am trained in child and adolescent mental health and behaviour (with specialized training in disrupted attachment and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, parenting and family therapy). I have experience in both mental and educational psychology contexts. I have special interest in mindfulness based approach) and solution focused approaches. Alison Giblin Counsellor Room 13, 69 Bank Street, Whangarei. Phone: 09 434 4341 / 021 405 699. Email: [email protected] Andy Cooper Counsellor Counselling Aotearoa, Level 2, 25 Rathbone St, Whangarei. Phone: 021 294 7620. Email: [email protected] Anna Wilson Counsellor Room 1, 69 Bank St, Whangarei. Phone: 09 438 5155 / 027 413 7755. Email: [email protected] I have been in private practice as a counsellor since 2012 and enjoy listening and talking to people of all ages, including children. I work with sexual abuse, depression, grief, stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, behavioral issues with children, issues of faith and more. I have a safe, caring and non-judgmental approach and am committed to working at the client’s pace, using a variety of modalities depending on the client and their particular concerns. I worked as a counsellor in a school (Yr1-Yr13) before going into private practice, hold a Bachelor of Counselling. I am a member of NZCCA, a registered ACC counsellor and a certified member of the International Association of Applied Neuroscience (IAAN). Anneke Muijlwijk - MA (Holland), MFA (Aus), MNZAC, Dip Teaching, Post Grad Ed/Guidance St, Cert Counselling, Cert Supervision, Cert Mediation (LEADR/FDR) Contact for Anneke (09) 438 1525 & 027 4434484 Email: [email protected] Website: www.annekem.co.nz Anneke provides general counselling for all ages. She has been trained in New Zealand, Australia and the Netherlands. I have over 20 years’ experience with a range of issues including loss & grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, bullying, relationship, family break-ups and family violence. Anneke draws on a variety of modalities & therapies and has a special interest in Interactive Drawing Therapy, particularly well-suited for working with children. I work from Karaka Cottage, 7 Cooke Street, Whangarei, but can also offer a clinic in Ngunguru on the Tutukaka Coast. If appropriate, home visits can also be arranged. Beth Henderson Counsellor 67 Ritchie Rd, Parua Bay. Phone: 436 3312 / 021 299 9642. Email: [email protected] I am working in the Whangarei Heads Area, and my kaupapa is to be an affordable resource in my community. I work with adults, adolescents and children, and use a variety of modalities, as I was trained in eclectic counselling. I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years, working in the alcohol and drug field and as a High School Counsellor. For the last several years I have worked in private practice. I trained with Massey University and have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling. Bonnie Payne Grace Centre Counselling 111 Puriri Park Rd., Maunu, Whangarei Phone: 021-240-6978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gracecentrecounselling.com Full member of NZCCA. ACC Sensitive Claims provider. Over 18 years of experience working as a counsellor with families and individuals of all ages. Nearly 8 years of private practice in Whangarei with experience working for the NDHB as well. I studied in America and hold a BSc and MA in Counselling, with significant post graduate studies at a doctoral level in Counselling Psychology and internships in Addiction Counselling. I am currently pursing more study in Clinical Psychology to obtain registration as a Clinical Psychologist in NZ. My passion is helping people in the areas of: depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I use a combination of CBT, SFT, Mindfulness and ACT, as well as, play therapy and art therapy. I also offer Supervision. Groups are developed occasionally for anxiety and depression. Bronwen Wood psychologist 7A Mansfield Tce, Whangarei. Phone: 021 942 262. Email: [email protected] Carol Tolley - Post Graduate Diploma and Cert Counselling Works with Anglican Care Centre, Whangarei – Contact office phone: 09 437 6397. I counsel at Bream Bay Community Trust in Ruakaka and also at the Anglican Church Hall, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. I am a qualified counsellor, who enjoys supporting people to discover resources and abilities to use in difficult situations. Such as relationship problems, stress, loss, grief, family violence, past abuse, parenting difficulties or any other life struggle. Through talking together, art and other creative activities we can discover more fulfilling ways of being. In particular I use Narrative Therapy, Family Therapies, Cognitive therapies, creative and play therapies. My qualifications are Post Graduate Diploma and Cert Counselling. I have been working as a counsellor since 1996. I also trained and worked as a Registered Nurse and as a community youth worker. Celia Hall – Counsellor Onerahi. Phone 09 436 2840. Email: [email protected] Website: www.whangareicounsellor.co.nz I work in Private Practice in Onerahi, Whangarei as a Family Therapist and general counsellor. I have been counselling in New Zealand since 1990, working with families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents. With children and adolescents experiencing post-traumatic stress, I work both individually and with parents or caregivers. I have a particular interest in the impact of intergenerational trauma on parenting, and attachment. I trained in Family Therapy and Psychodynamic models while working as a Registered Psychiatric nurse in the Mental Health system in the UK, as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team. I also have a BA. Hons, degree in Fine Arts and did further training in Art and Dance Therapies. Since coming to New Zealand, I have worked as Hospital Play Therapist, and Family Therapist and Counsellor in two NGO agencies. I have continued to train in other modalities, including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques, Narrative Therapy, Sand Play Therapy, Bodywork in relation to trauma, and the latest research in the neuroscience field. I have a Mind/Body/Spirit approach to counselling, and try to practice mindfulness as a way of life. Dee Jones – Counsellor Kamo Counselling. Phone: 09 4300084 Cell phone: 021 210 4543 Email: [email protected] Website: http://kamocounselling.weebly.com/contact.html I have been in private practice as a counsellor for more than twenty years and enjoy working with a great variety of needs and issues. I am contracted to several agencies which include: ACC, Whangarei District Family Court, Northland DHB and Manaia PHO, Hospice, Victim Support, Vitae and other EAP Providers, Northland Hospice and Arataki. I am registered with ACC for sensitive claims and for physical injuries. I enjoy working with all age groups, both male and female. I also do couple counselling as well as professional supervision. I work with all aspects of ASD (Asperger’s in particular). Should you require any more details, please use this link to my website address: Elke Radewald Clinical Psychologist 7A Mansfield Terrace, Regent, Whangarei Phone: 09 438 1542 Email: [email protected] I settled in Whangarei in 1999. I trained as a clinical psychologist and therapist in Germany and NZ. I like working with children and young people offering play therapy, person-centered therapy and sand play therapy. I draw on mindfulness based cognitive approaches which is an approach appealing to young people who like to find a way forward or reflect on their situation and possible solutions. Graz Amber – Counsellor Phone: 027 563 7575. Email: [email protected] Tena koe. Nga mihi ki a koe! My heritage is Polish and my legal name Grazyna Kowszun. I trained as a counsellor in 1982-5 and as a psychotherapist 1993-7 and have worked in social care all my adult life both in UK and Aotearoa / NZ. I work with individuals, groups and couples of diverse ethnicities, genders and sexualities. This includes contracts with ACC, and for employee assistance programmes as well as for the Health Service and supervising / training in the social care field. It is an honour and a privilege to work to help people who are willing and able to explore their inner worlds to gain relief from troubles, distressing emotions and stuckness or overwhelm. This can take whatever form including depression, anxiety, trauma and problems with living, being and relating. I work in Whangarei and in Maungaturoto. Irene Cutforth – Counsellor Works at the Anglican Care Centre, 1 Mill Road, Whangarei. Contact Office Phone: 09 437 6397. I have enjoyed over 30 years of counselling experience, coming alongside folk dealing with life challenges. My experience is around depression, anxiety, relationship forming and completing, grief, decision making. I have worked in private practice for many years as well as Agency work both as a counsellor and group facilitator. Currently I am blessed to be working with the team at Anglican Care Centre. My favourite modalities include Cognitive Behaviour/Schema Refocus, Narrative, Brief/Reality, Sand/drawing/play therapies – all underpinned by Carl Roger’s client/person centered approach. Julie Thomson - Counsellor Registered Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors Phone: 0274 515 712 Email: [email protected] From a world of successful single parenting, business accomplishment, riding waves of adversity and nurturing the joys of life, I realized a desire to share my skills and achievements with others: inspiring, motivating and caring for people from a platform of non-judgement framed with kindness, good natured humour and respect woven into therapeutic practice. Today, working as a skilled specialist with adolescents, I am able to reflect and draw on eight years of Counselling Practice and Group Therapy Facilitation. During this period, I have worked with students in ten schools in the Whangarei district.