Question 1

Where are kanohi ki te kanohi (in-person) sessions based?

Accepted Answer

Face-to-face sessions will be at one of two different locations, which are both based in Papakura Central.

My practice rooms from Monday to Wednesday are located at The Central Collective. Thursday and Friday I am located at The Therapy Place.

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Question 2

Will my counselling session be confidential?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.

I understand that the information you share with me is personal and sensitive, and I take great care to ensure that it is kept secure and private.

As an NZAC-accredited member, I am bound by confidentiality outlined in the NZAC code of ethics, which you can find more about on their website: www.nzac.o(www.nzac.co.nz)rg.nz

All information shared with me during counselling sessions, including conversations, notes, and records, will be kept confidential and will only be accessible to me. I use secure technology to store all client information, and I take appropriate measures to protect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.

Please note that there are some exceptions to my confidentiality policy. If I believe that there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if I am required to disclose information by law, I may need to breach confidentiality. However, I will always discuss this with you first and you will have authority over how that is done. I will only disclose information to the extent necessary.

I understand that confidentiality is a crucial aspect of my counselling service, and I want you to feel safe and secure in sharing your personal information with me. If you have any questions or concerns about my confidentiality policy, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Question 3

Do you offer a sliding scale?

Accepted Answer

Āe, I can offer a sliding scale or partial payment options for anyone that might be experiencing financial strain, or challenges.

Question 4

What is pluralistic counselling?

Accepted Answer

Pluralism in counselling is about working within an eclectic blend of frameworks that best suit your needs. It is a collaborative approach, and allows us to draw from a variety of different counselling approaches.

Person-centred, alongside a Trauma-informed approach lie at the heart of all my counselling work.

To be person-centered is to be empathetic towards you, to be non-judgemental, to show unconditional positive regard, and to be congruent within our work together. You are the expert within your life.

To be Trauma-informed is about

Some of the modalities I draw from are:

• Narrative
 • Kaupapa Maori approaches 
 • Creative expressive art
 • Gestalt (working in the here and now)
 • Experiential (role-play)
 • CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
 • CFT (compassion-focused therapy)

Question 5

Do you offer counselling online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a popular choice for many of my clients. People may choose to have their counselling session online for a number of reasons and I am happy to cater to this request. I regularly work online and can still offer the full range of frameworks to best meet your individual needs. During the Covid19 pandemic I, like many other counsellors, became proficient at delivering a high-quality experience for my clients online as this was the only option available for long periods of time.