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David | Counsellor - Relationship Therapist - Life Coach
Introduction
I began my journey into therapeutic work in 2010 when I decided I wanted to connect with people, and myself, on a deeper level. I initially gained a bachelor's degree in counseling and furthered my studies into Sociology. In more recent years I have upskilled to better support the uniquness of each client and their circumstances; training in other approaches, including; sound therapy, breathwork, trauma and somatic approaches. As well as a deep dive into the Internal Family Systems Therapy model.
I have worked as a counselor in schools, as a mental health worker and a therapist in private practice. I have worked with clients both face-to-face and phone /online, ranging from 6 years old to 76.
I live in rural Waikato, New Zealand. I enjoy the beach and love music, reading, and writing.
I have four children ranging from toddler to teen and have been married over 20 years
My approach to therapy is to help highlight, and explore the many aspects of our lives: the stories of our early and present lives, our relationships, hardships, challenges and how we make sense of, and navigate the world. I believe as we explore these aspects with curiosity, compassion, understanding and challenge we can access the possibitly of change. I offer a non-pathologizing, collaborative approach, working at the client(s) pace, while being attentive to cultural and personal differences.
My goal is to make you feel that all the parts of who you are, are welcome.
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me via the Send a message - button.
Warm Regards
David
Online therapy
I Offer Counselling to people from all over NZ as well as internationally using the Whereby video confrencing platfrom.I will send you a code, and all you need to do is;
- Visit WHEREBY.COM & Enter the code
Qualifications and registrations
Bachelor's Degree in Counselling (Laidlaw College)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology) (Massey University)
Internal Family systems Trauma Treatment Course (Frank Anderson - IFS Lead Trainer)
Integrative sex and couples therapy course - (CSTIP) (ISTI)
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (Family Therapy)- (CCTS) (TII)
Breathwork Fundamentals (Free-to-breath)
Introduction to Internal Family Systems model & Deepening Module (IFS Institute)
Imago Fundamentals (Couples therapy) (Imago Institute)
Sexual violence support workshop (SOS Kaipara)
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Parts Work (Informed by IFS)
- 2. Anxiety
- 3. Early Childhood Trauma
- 4. Grief
- 5. Sex Therapy
- 6. PCT Talk Therapy
- 7. Couples Counseling
Most common issues I support people with:
Childhood trauma/PTSD - Accepting the past and moving forward
Grief - Loss of a Loved one
Anxiety - Overwhelm and Panic attacks
Geriatric therapy - Making peace with the past and how to accept the present
Sex and Couples Therapy - Individual and Relational Sexual issues and challenges
Therapies offered
- ✓ Career Counselling
- ✓ Coaching
- ✓ Counselling
- ✓ Couples coaching
- ✓ Couples counselling
- ✓ Family Therapy / Coaching
- ✓ Internal Family Systems
- ✓ Life coaching
- ✓ Mindfulness
- ✓ Narrative Therapy
- ✓ Online counselling
- ✓ Psychotherapy
- ✓ Relationship Coaching
- ✓ Relationship Counselling
- ✓ Somatic Experiencing
- ✓ Somatic Therapy
- ✓ Talking therapies
- ✓ Youth Counselling / Coaching
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Abuse
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Being assertive
- ✓ Bereavement, grief, loss
- ✓ Bullying
- ✓ Burnout
- ✓ Communication
- ✓ Self confidence
- ✓ Depression
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Feeling lonely
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ Low self esteem
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Parenting
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Relationship issues
- ✓ Setting boundaries
- ✓ Stress
- ✓ Trauma
- ✓ Worrying too much
Fees
Online- $100 Individual Counselling
- $120 Couples Counselling
- $140 Family Counselling
In-Person (Waihi Central) (Mondays & Fridays)
- $120 Individual Counselling
- $140 Couples Couselling
- $160 family Counselling
House-Calls (Local - Waihi, Waihi Beach)
- $120 Individual Couselling
- $140 Couples Counselling
- $160 Family Counselling
$15 - $20 travel fee will be added for house calls further afeild in locations such as Paeroa, katikati, Bowentown and Athenree
Availability (Opening hours)
Monday | 9am - 4pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
Friday | 9am - 4pm |
Saturday | closed |
Sunday | closed |
Contact me
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