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FEE CHARGING COUNSELLORS OR GROUPS, THAT WE KNOW OF!!!
(FROM NORTH TO SOUTH)
NORTHLAND
As of April 2010, we are still talking to folk in this area, so we are unable to list anyone at present. We regret this, however know that we are working hard on this! Please go to the suggestions at the bottom of this page, to search out counsellors. Best wishes. TABS.
AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND - NORTH
Gerry Brawn-Douglas
Registered Psychologist, MNZPS, Member of EMDR Institute, USA
(09)480-0194. gerry@pl.net
Gerry has expertise in the area of PTSD. He completed advanced clinical training in EMDR in the USA and has presented with TABS at several Counselling Conferences.
Fees - sliding scale, Minimum charge $135 per hour.
Jilleen Cole
(09)415-9608, email jilleen.cole@xtra.co.nz
Jilleen has wide experience as a midwife, nurse, teacher and working with families. She is a counsellor / psychotherapist with a special interest and understanding of childbirth, related trauma [PTSD],grief and loss.
Fees - negotiable.
Helen McAuley-Grant
Kinesiology - PKP Level 1 2006, Bowen Therapy - BowTech 2002, NLP Practitioner 2004, First Light Flower Essences of NZ, Reiki 2nd Degree.
Phone 021 499 824
I am a complementary therapist with Kinesiology, Bowen Therapy and NZ First Light Flower Essences as my primary tools. Through my own birth experiences I am able to empathise with other people who have had traumatic birth experiences. Even if you think your experience "wasn't that bad", or if just aren't enjoying mothering I may be able to help you.
Fees - Kinesiology or Bowen (1 hr) $75, Flower Essence (30 mins) $30, Personalised Essence treatment bottle $15.
CENTRAL AUCKLAND
Dr Sara Weeks
Practice 92
Ph: 09 638-9804, or email prac92@ihug.co.nz.
Sara charges $450.00 for an initial consult, and $180 for half hour follow up. ACC registered, though prior approval is required and also WINZ may pay for an initial consultation. Sara has presented with TABS and at many TABS study days, and come highly recommended by us!
Pauline Griffiths
Practice 92
DIP.Clin.Psych MNZCCP, Clinical Psychologist
54 Mt Eden Rd
Email: prac92@ihug.co.nz.
Pauline is a gifted presenter and counsellor in this area, and comes highly recommended.
Charges: $180/hr, and neg if one has ultra care health insurance, then 6 sessions are paid for, and can neg if circumstances dictate this.
Susan Goldstiver
MHSc(Hons) Psychotherapy, Grad Dip PsycSoc, BA, Prov.MNZAP.
Susan is a registered psychotherapist specialising in and passionate about postnatal distress (antenatal and postnatal depression, anxiety and birth trauma), mothering and attachment issues for women and men. She has a full-time counselling and psychotherapy practice in Mt Albert and she will also home visit new Mums within the Auckland city area if required.
Email: susangoldstiver@gmail.com or view website, www.postnataldistress.co.nz.
You are very welcome to self refer. For an appointment, please phone Susan directly on 09 8464978, or 021 333021, Fees are negotiable.
Di Stoddart
Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner
Expertise in ante/post natal emotional support eg past/present trauma, flashbacks, depression, exhaustion, anxiety, hormonal changes, worries, adjustment.
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Contact via tele consult 09 372 6311 evenings ($45)
Email: di@bach-flower.com; www.bach-flower.com ($55).
Agnes Sigley
Expressive Arts Therapies - Counselling. CTAA - NZAC (prov) Cert Sand Play Symbol Work.
Room at Arts Therapy NZ Trust, Mt Eden.
My passion is to work with children, teenagers, mothers and babies to foster clarity, healing and empowerment. In the protected space of the therapy session and with my unconditional support you will be encouraged through the gentle process of the expressive arts to explore your inner world, release emotions and reclaim wholeness. In private practice since 2006, I have worked on a range of issues, including anxiety, parenting issues, relationships, grief and trauma. I have a particular interest for the parent/child attachment.
WINZ registered - Fee from$50/hr neg.
Phone: 0276422064 - agnes.sigley@xtra.co.nz - www.artstherapynz.org.nz
Isabella Van Hoye
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP
Certified EFT Couples Therapist ICEEFT
ACC Registered Psychotherapist
Isabella has a full-time private practice in Ponsonby. Works in an integrative way (mind/body/spirit) with a wide range of issues including relationship issues, trauma. PTSD, depression, grief, loss, anger management.
isabella@accesspsychotherapy.co.nz
mob: 0274553166
Fee: $120 per hour
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP, EFT Certified Therapist
WEST AUCKLAND
Sue Connolly
ACSD, NZCCA Spiritual Director, Counsellor
Works with Spiritualty, grief, womens issues, terminally ill, creative and expressive explorations of your stages of life.
Andrew Connolly
NZAC, NZCCA
Mens issues, family work, and children.
 
Both work at the Men and Family Centre Helensville
Phone 09420-7043 for Sue, 09420-8263 for Andrew.
Prices: $60.00 upwards for counselling.
Care Waitakere Trust is a Charitable Trust, with the goal of "Coming alongside to Restore and Empower" - for more info on their excellent counsellors visit their website, www.carewaitakere.org.nz or email admin@carewaitakere.org.nz.
Alana Ramsay BA, DipCouns, Provisional Member NZAC, Associate Member NZCCA. Her areas of interest include Grief, Depression, Anxiety and Pregnancy Loss.Cost: $60.00 per session (negotiable).
Contact Alana by phone 021 1686725 or email: alana.ramsay@gmail.com.
SOUTH AUCKLAND
Chérie Moran
NZRN & Midwife Diploma in Counselling MNZAC
16 Selwyn Road, Howick Manukau City
Phone: 09 533 4453 (ansaphone cleared daily)
Chérie is a midwife who continues to maintain her clinical practice alongside her work as a Counsellor in private practice with Howick Counselling Services. She has a specific interest in working with women for whom birth has been a stressful or traumatic experience. She welcomes referrals from women experiencing Post natal Depression, Grief and Loss, or PTSD. Women may self refer or ask to be referred through their GPs where this is appropriate.
Fees: $60.00 per hour - this may be negotiated at the first appointment if there is a genuine financial need.
Pat Lacey
MNZAC, MNZCCA c/- 13, Maidstone St, Ponsonby
Phone 09 376 0102 or 29a Picton St Howick, phone 09 534 1911
Email: pat@greenpastures.co.nz
Pat values supporting new mothers and has worked for Barnardos as a Family Support Worker as well as being part of Life Unlimited Trust, a counselling Agency operating out of Youthline House. She is a mother of 2 adult daughters.
WAIKATO
As of April 2010, we are still talking to folk in this area, so we are unable to list anyone at present. We regret this, however, know that we are working hard on this! Please go to the suggestions at the bottom of this page, to search out counsellors. Best wished! TABS.

In the mean-time, check out the Waikato Family Centre Trust www.waikatofamilycentre.co.nz - they know a lot about PTSD.
TARANAKI
Denise Johnstone
B Couns
Northpoint LifeCare Counselling Centre
17 Maralyn Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth
I use a range of therapeutic techniques. My passion is working with women to empower them to live life to the full. I am particularly interested in working with women struggling with childbirth, miscarriage, stilbirth and post abortion trauma. I have done P.A.T.H.S. and Pregnancy Counselling Training.
Phone (06) 755 0250, email lifecare@northpoint.org.nz
Dr Rachel Vaughan
Registered Clinical Psychologist. BSc (Hons), D.ClinPsych
Psychology and Counselling Associates
Cnr Powderham and Robe Sts, NEW PLYMOUTH
Phone (06) 757 5897
I have experience in working with adults with a wide range of psychological and mental health difficulties. My passion is working with women during pregnancy or post-natally who are experiencing psychological difficulties, birth trauma naturally being a part of this. I use a range of therapeutic techniques. I have worked as part of a Maternal Mental Health Service, but now work privately in New Plymouth. Fees - $100 plus GST per session, but there are often funding options the person can explore and so subsidies may be available.
HASTINGS
Paula O'Boyle
Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (Psychotherapy), Diploma of Integrative Psychology (Hakomi), Registered General & Obstetric Nurse, Member of N.Z. Association of Counsellors, Provisional Member of N.Z. Association of Psychotherapists
Phone (06) 878 3314
202 Queen Street, Hastings
Fee: $75 per hour Paula has a particular interest in working with issues of grief and loss, domestic violence and trauma.
PALMERSTON NORTH
As of April 2010, we are still talking to folk in this area, so we are unable to list anyone at present. We regret this, however, know that we are working hard on this! Please go to the suggestions at the bottom of this page, to search out counsellors. Best wished! TABS.

To contact a counsellor in Palmerston North, please contact Sally at The Pregnancy Centre www.pregnancycentre.co.nz to assist you in finding a counsellor.
WELLINGTON / HUTT / KAPITI
Rosie Smith My specialty is Ante /Post Natal Distress / Depression, Birth Trauma, Miscarriage and BabyLoss which I personally experienced. I also run groups for understanding and recovery for women with PND.
I work with depression & anxiety, loss & grief, anger management, stress management, relationship difficulties & life skills coaching.
Counselling will help you identify and understand your feelings and thoughts and how they influence your behaviour. It can help you see a different perspective that is more helpful to live with.
I use cognitive behaviour therapy alongside person centred therapy.
I am available for phone consultations.
Fees are negotiable.
Rosie Smith B.Counselling MNZAC
027 242 2499
rosie53@gmail.com
www.counselling.net.nz
Messages may be left in complete confidence.
Nanka Beesley-Hoedemakers
Eastern Suburbs, Wellington
Counsellor, Psychotherapist.
Specialising in relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual abuse, infertility, post natal depression, couples, self esteem, personality related problems. Fee $102.00 for 50min session.
Email: nanka@bee3.co.nz
NELSON
Yvonne Audier
Talkworkz MNZAC, NZNO + NZCOM
141 Vanguard St, NELSON
0800 026 006 Email: talkworkz@xtra.co.nz
Yvonne Audier is a warm and approachable counsellor with 20 yrs experience of working professionally with people. Specialising in Trauma recovery.
Fees: ACC & WINZ approval or $70/hr.
CHRISTCHURCH
Carolina Gnad
Dip Counselling, MNZAC, Dip Nurs, Dip NFP Management, Cert Supervision
Counselling Office: Hoon Hay
Phone 03 379 7719 Email: Email: cgnad@paradise.net.nz
Karen Jefferson
Counsellor & Bereavement Support
Provisional Member of NZAC, NALAG Commitee member, Canterbury Branch
Upper Riccarton.
Contact details: www.bereavementsupport.co.nz or email: bereavementsupport@xtra.co.nz.
Charges: $90 per 1hr session, or sliding scale under $60,000 pa.
COUNSELLING ORGANISATIONS / LISTS OF
ACC List of Counsellors: www.acc.org.nz - google 'ACC trauma counselors NZ' - for best results if you cannot navigate this website!!!
My Counsellor listings: www.mycounsellor.co.nz