Jem Peralta

Mental Health & Counselling

Kia Ora!

My name is Jem and I’m a counsellor in Windy Wellington. I primarily work online, but have a little office for in-person sessions every Friday at Level 2/150 Featherston St.

I offer a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental space to help you navigate what is troubling you. Trained in a variety of counselling styles, I work alongside you to figure out what you would potentially benefit the most from and give you a range of options to pick from.

My Areas of particular focus include:

  • depression
  • anxieties
  • trauma
  • grief
  • identity
  • gender/sexual identity
  • LGBTQI+
  • life transitions
  • existential or spiritual crises
  • personality disorders
  • emotional regulation
  • bereavement by suicide

I do free 15 Minute Consultations via phone call, to help you see if I am the correct practitioner for you (I know finding a counsellor that suits you can sometimes be stressful!)

I’m also a registered Aoake te Rā provider (Specialist Bereavement by Suicide Therapy) and am available for general WINZ funding (10-30 sessions) as well.

FAQs

Q Registration + Memberships

- Provisional Member, Registered with the New Zealand Counsellors Association (NZAC)
- NZAC Annual Practice Certificate 2025.
- Active Member of International Therapist Directory (ITD).

Q Qualifications

- Bachelor of Counselling and Addictions Practice (Wellington Institute of Technology)

Q How long does counselling take?

- Each session is roughly 60 minutes long, and most clients generally have between 4-12 sessions, depending on each individual. Some people come monthly consistently!
- These sessions tend to be either weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on the preference.

Q Fees

My fees are:
- $85NZD per session (1hr),
- $120NZD for Couples (1hr)

WINZ Assistance is available for partially funded counselling (up to $78 per session) for an intial 10 sessions, with up to 30 being available. Please contact me for more information.

Aoake te rā: If you have been bereaved by suicide within your lifetime, you qualify for at least 6 fully funded sessions. Contact myself or visit https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/
for more information.

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