Trauma counselling Napier

Hi I'm Cha, originally from Malta but have been living in New Zealand for over 10 years now. I have been working as a counsellor for 4 years & I simply love it! I would love to hear you, understand you, & support you with whatever struggles you might be facing in life right now, without any judgement :)

I offer in-person counselling for individuals and couples from a cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, also worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth.

My areas of interest include couples therapy, migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns.

Welcome to my page, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Grief, anxiety, trauma, or disconnection may be weighing you down. My clients often long for a space where they don’t have to pretend, where they can simply be themselves and feel fully accepted.

I am a member of NZAC and focus on offering skills for regulating emotions and working towards healing/thriving. I have been instrumental in the mindfulness modalities for therapy and emotional regulation across Australasia since the mid 2000s. Improving relationship (even that which you have with yourself) is the path to thriving. My motto is: the past informed the present, but the NOW creates the future. There is no time like now to step up and grow your relationship wellbeing.

Are you feeling distress from a current or past relationship ?
If you are then look no further. I am an experienced Counsellor and Coach.
I offer packages of Counselling and Coaching sessions in person and online via zoom.
I can help you by providing a healing trusting space to work through your distress and then to find more empowered communication styles to build better relationships and a better future.

A key focus and passion is trauma recovery for big T and little t trauma. It may be very recent or from our past. Such trauma as childhood sexual abuse, abandonment, neglect, earthquakes, violence, bullying, car accidents, and warfare.

Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or low self-worth. I provide counselling for adults seeking support with emotional overwhelm, burnout, family dynamics, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I work with both men and women, offering a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. I also offer a free 30-minute meet-and-greet so you see whether working together feels like the right fit for you

Sarel – Registered Counsellor in Hamilton offering face-to-face support for trauma, relationship and sexual abuse, career and general mental health concerns. Using CBT, Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, alongside Māori supervision and Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sarel provides a safe, welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and support your journey toward healing and personal growth. I am ACC registered.