My name is Halen and my work has involved working with individuals and couples facing a variety of issues and challenges, and with this, understanding the complexities and the fragility of ourselves as relational beings.
Yes, I have an unusual name due to my parents love for Van Halen. I also have Māori and Croatian heritage.
As a NZAC provisionally registered counsellor I bring warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space.
My approach is person-centred, and I believe that you as the client, are the expert in your life, my role is to listen, provide a safe space, be a guiding presence and to equip you with tools.
While person-centred forms the basis of my work, I am familiar with and will often integrate other modalities in sessions such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Hauora Māori Approaches, Creative-Expressive Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My role as a counsellor is very humbling and rewarding. To be a small part in your journey, to be there to support you and to witness shifts is a privilege. We are all wonderfully unique and so are our stories.
- Provisional Member, Registered with New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- As a member of NZAC, I work in accordance with the NZAC Code of Ethics and my work is also guided by the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Counselling)
Online sessions:
$90 Individual 60 min sessions
$130 Couples 70 min sessions
$90 Anger Management Counselling 60 min sessions
**Mostly subsidised sessions are a possibility through WINZ if eligible**
If you are a student or on a low income there is a source of funding you may be able to access through WINZ which may cover most if not all of the cost of a session.
If you aren't eligible for WINZ funding however are in financial hardship, please reach out to us.
I can offer flexible days and times, please enquire
I ensure that I see a limited number of clients daily so that my energy and focus is on you and what you are unpacking in sessions. This ensures quality practice and my competency as a counselling therapist.