Brent (Tohi) Tohiariki

Psychotherapist

Holistic and Culturally responsive Psychotherapy

“Unless you make the unconscious, conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate” – Carl Jung

As an Indigenous psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and culturally grounded approach to healing. My practice integrates Indigenous wisdom and ‘western orientated’ evidence-based therapies, honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and community. I am experienced in supporting tāngata navigate intergenerational trauma, cultural identity issues, and the emotional impacts of racism and coloniality. I have specialisms in co-existing problems, Addictions, trauma and family of origin issues.

I draw upon a broad and eclectic range of therapeutic modalities in providing a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and reconnect with your inherent strengths and resilience. Whether you are seeking to heal from past wounds, manage present challenges, or deepen your sense of identity and belonging, I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

I welcome people from all walks of life, offering a collaborative and culturally affirming space where your story is heard, valued, and held with care.

FAQs

Q Registrations and Memberships

- Registered Psychotherapist
- Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
-ACC registered

Q Qualifications

- Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership
- PG Diploma Mental Health Sciences, endorsed in Interpersonal
Psychotherapy
- PG Certificate in Advanced Psychotherapy
- PG Certificate in Motivating Behavioral Change
- NLP Master Practitioner
- Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Community Psychiatric Care
-Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counselling - Kaupapa Māori

Q Appointments

- Online
- Weekends

Q Fees

- $150 per counselling session
- payable on the day

Read My Articles

Addictions, Te Ao Māori, Types of therapy

Takitaki mai: a guide to Motivational Interviewing for Māori

Takitaki mai comes from the phrase ‘ka takitaki mai te ata’ which speaks to the harbingers of morning’s arrival. The […]

image of a man with his chakra's illuminated for Brent Tohiariki's blog post Reindigenisation in the context of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Professional issues, Te Ao Māori, Types of therapy

Reindigenisation in the context of Psychotherapy and Counselling

This article is dedicated to the memory of Reverend Canon George (Hori) Ehau, a kaumātua who illumined the way back […]

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