Alison Hulme | Counsellor

Counselling Tauranga

Respect, empathy, genuineness, and a less formal approach are some of the key ingredients in my counselling. Together, a safe journey through the therapy process helps bring positive change in your life and clarity for a smoother road ahead.

I will be listening with empathy and sensitivity, being non-judgemental and respectful of your thoughts, opinions and rights. 

I can help you to understand yourself better, and improve the quality of your life. 

I can assist you to develop your skills and create new options to deal with issues more effectively.

Counselling can help you to be honest and realistic about yourself and your relationships. Our relationship will be a supportive partnership which allows you to explore and give meaning to your life's experiences.

Types of issues 

I work with individuals in the areas of: grief, trauma, self esteem, weight issues, phobias, confidence and assertiveness, relationships, fears, depression, stress, anxiety, sexual abuse, addictions, habits, life coaching and personal growth. 

I am an eclectic counsellor, using my own personal synthesis of different counselling models which is refined to suit the individual needs of each client.

I often give homework to clients so that they continue to process material after the session has finished. I have an extensive collection of handouts, which I may give to clients to supplement the work done in session. 

They contain information or exercises to practise, which reinforces the therapy and encourages progress between sessions. The handouts are a valuable resource during the counselling journey and for future reference.