Talking that helps.
We know that life can bring with it difficult seasons and circumstances when we might need extra support. Counselling offers a safe space for people from all walks of life to gain the necessary tools in moving towards the change they desire.
Please note that our Counsellor Ana Baird is now on 12 months parental leave. Counselling services will resume in early 2026.
Please note that our Counsellor Ana Baird is now on 12 months parental leave. Counselling services will resume in early 2026.
We believe that every person can benefit from counselling and Ana enjoys working with a wide range of clientele.
Our counselling service is available to those 13 years and above with parent permission required for those under 16.
Our counselling service is available to those 13 years and above with parent permission required for those under 16.
Sessions are up to 1 hour long.
In-Person sessions available in Silverstream, Lower Hutt or online via Zoom sessions.
In-Person sessions available in Silverstream, Lower Hutt or online via Zoom sessions.
WINZ funding may be available for some.
For those under the age of 25, funding through I Am Hope initiative may be available to cover the first few sessions. *Please see below about current status of this initiative.
For those under the age of 25, funding through I Am Hope initiative may be available to cover the first few sessions. *Please see below about current status of this initiative.
What we offer...
Counselling can be offered for a variety of life’s issues. Our in-house counsellor, Ana, has particular experience working with:
- Anxiety
- Boundaries
- Depression & low mood
- Disordered eating
- Faith & Spirituality
- Family difficulties
- Finding purpose and meaning
- Goal setting and managing change
- Grief
- Relational conflict & loss
- Self-esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Stress & burnout
- Suicidal thinking
- Boundaries
- Depression & low mood
- Disordered eating
- Faith & Spirituality
- Family difficulties
- Finding purpose and meaning
- Goal setting and managing change
- Grief
- Relational conflict & loss
- Self-esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Stress & burnout
- Suicidal thinking
- Anxiety
- Boundaries
- Depression & low mood
- Disordered eating
- Faith & Spirituality
- Family difficulties
- Finding purpose and meaning
- Goal setting and managing change
- Boundaries
- Depression & low mood
- Disordered eating
- Faith & Spirituality
- Family difficulties
- Finding purpose and meaning
- Goal setting and managing change
- Grief
- Relational conflict & loss
- Self-esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Stress & burnout
- Suicidal thinking
- Relational conflict & loss
- Self-esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Stress & burnout
- Suicidal thinking
Pricing Info
For one on one, hour long counselling sessions the cost is $120 per session.
Funding options:
We’re committed to removing as many barriers as possible to make counselling accessible to everyone, as such some funding options are available.
I Am Hope
For those under the age of 25 funding through I AM HOPE may be available to cover the first few sessions.
*Unfortunately, we have recently been informed that due to capacity limits being reached I AM HOPE is not currently accepting new applications. We will update this when funding opportunities become available again.
*Unfortunately, we have recently been informed that due to capacity limits being reached I AM HOPE is not currently accepting new applications. We will update this when funding opportunities become available again.
WINZ
WINZ funding may be available for those in need of further financial assistant (you don’t have to be receiving a benefit to qualify).
For information about WINZ funding click here.
For information about WINZ funding click here.