Asrita Singh

Asrita has dedicated herself to supporting the mental health and wellness of others and her community since 2009, and with 15 years in these rewarding roles:
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Crisis line Counsellor for Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust supporting young people and adults presenting at high risk of suicide and self-harming behaviours, and abuse.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician for Waitemata DHB offering individual and group therapy support to adults with a history of severe mental illness, complex trauma and substance abuse in community, probation and correctional setting.

Alcohol and Drug Clinician at a Residential Rehabilitation Facility supporting adults who have an alcohol and drug related offending, and co-existing disorders.

Auckland Region Men's Corrections Facility providing relapse prevention group therapy support.

Mental Health and Well-being advisor providing wellness, clinical and cultural support to University students in a national role across New Zealand.

Clinical Supervisor and Programme Facilitator supporting helpline volunteers in becoming qualified counsellors.

Contract counsellor in varied roles supporting survivors of sexual violence, family violence and women with reproductive health issues

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
- Licensed Professional Counselor with DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol - Practitioners Association of Aotearoa NZ)
- ACC Registered for Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC)

FORMAL EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Applied Mental Health)
- Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Addiction Studies)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Professional Supervision)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Violence and Trauma Studies)
- Certificate in Group Facilitation and Programme Development (AUT)
- Certificate in Creative-Expressive Interventions in Healthcare (AUT)
​​- Diploma in Yoga 1200hrs, Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
- Yoga for Healing Trauma 32hrs, UpRising Yoga

The holistic approach is strengths-based, inclusive, and collaborative.

I will consider all your uniqueness: your individual characteristics and identity, needs, strengths, physical and cognitive abilities, spiritual beliefs, cultural background, and motivations in my approach. I will attend to what’s happening in your thoughts, feelings and body and draw on a range of effective techniques, tailored to you.

My unique way of working mixes traditional therapeutic theories with cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques into a style that feels relatable, down to earth and compassionate. I blend elements of neuroscience, mindfulness, talk therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and body based/somatic therapy

My approach is also trauma-informed which means I’m thinking about the survival strategies you have adopted in response to what has happened in your life.

You can expect each session to be focused on your needs and collaborative in effort. Below are some approaches to what a session could look like, it being a combination of all three or specific to what you're needing. Sessions are available via phone call, zoom and in person.

I N D I V I D U A L: $120 (60 minutes)
- Counselling
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Guided Meditation and Yoga Sessions


G R O U P S / C O R P O R A T E / C O N S U L T I N G
- Holistic Health and Wellness Workshop
- Guided meditation Session
- Yoga and Movement Workshop
- Custom 6-8 week Programme ​

Rates for this service is based on needs, please make contact so we can discuss and co-design what your organisation is looking for.

This starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can ask some questions of each other. The result of that phone call will either be references to other therapists/wellness coach who might be more suited to your needs, or scheduling our first session together.

The first session we have gives us just the opportunity to better know each other, see what brings you in, as well as answer any additional questions you may have.

You can expect each session to be:
- Around 60-minutes long
- Typically scheduled weekly initially
- Focused on your needs
- A collaborative effort

PAYMENT
- Payment accepted via cash, bank transfer, paypal.
- Payment is due once invoiced.

CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancelled or missed appointments without 24-hours advanced notice will incur full cost of the session.