Welcome to Heart Story Counselling,
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Change requires us to rethink what's important, it can leave us unsettled and unsure of ourselves.
It can make us loose sight of what we value, and struggle to see the good things around the corner.
Trauma, depression, anxiety, loss and abuse all work to undermine our sense of who we are, our purpose and our enjoyment of life. They can isolate us from the people we are about and who care about us. Sometimes it seems like they are out to take over our lives for their own purposes, they take over and take on a life of their own in our space
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Heartstory Counselling space for you to relax, to rest, and to talk through the challenges you may
be facing. Space to restore that sense of self, of well-being, that life's challenges takes from us. Conversations you can control, and which work with the strengths and values you already have. While, my training means I can bring in other perspectives or tools for getting through these things, sometimes all that is needed is hope and and encouragement for your own wisdom and experiences to shine through.
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As a Counsellor, I see this as creating a partnership, to support you in achieving your goals. A safe space to explore what is happening, and where you can work towards options that sit comfortably with who you want to be.
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When I'm not meeting people, I love the chance to hang out with my husband, catch up with our adult children, potter in the garden or the kitchen, or explore the local walks, lakes and the mountains, or chilling with a good book.
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I look forward to meeting you, so please drop me a message, book a session, or give me a call if Heart Story Counselling can support your current situation.
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Qualifications
Bachelor Counselling,
Bachelor of Ministry (Spiritual Formation)
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MNZCCA (New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association).
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MNZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors).
ACC Registered
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​Counselling Approach
Narrative Therapy
Often we get caught in just one part of our lives, one story that seeks to change the full picture of who we are. That tries to define us. Narrative Therapy recognizes that it's good to claim back the other chapters, the strong, beautiful ones about who we prefer to be.
Attachment Focused
The places we belong, and the people that nurture us have big impact on our well being. Supporting these places of acceptance, or support in grieving our losses and developing or strengthening connections is often part of the healing process.
Couples & Relationships
When the relationships in our lives, with partners, parents, children, are well connected we are free to most fully be ourselves. I enjoy helping couples work with the underlying hopes for connection and restoring love in their relationships.
Counselling Services
Counselling available for:
Transitions,
Relationship issues,
Unsettledness,
Grief, or Loss,
Remembering who you are,
Anger,
Stress,
Anxiety,
Depression,
Burnout,
Abuse,
Trauma.
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