Kōwhai Therapeutic Services

- At Kōwhai Therapeutic Services we offer individual counselling sessions for $150 and couples counselling for $175 both are inclusive of GST.
- We are not currently registered to accept ACC clients but please check back in the near future.
- We also run special offers during the year so please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT
What do you hope to gain from therapy? What aspects of your life would you like to change? Do you require assistance in coping with anxiety or trauma, or do you require assistance in navigating a challenging life situation? When it comes time to discuss these difficulties with the therapist, the more explicit you are about what you want and need, the better off you will be.

If it helps, write everything down. Writing helps many people think more clearly about abstract matters, and the clearer you are in your own mind, the easier it will be to communicate with the therapist.

EXAMINE YOUR PAST
Making a list of the specific topics and circumstances you want to discuss is another great strategy to prepare for your first session. This could include any present issues you're dealing with and how they're affecting you, as well as any life events that have contributed to them.

Don't be concerned that certain items are too insignificant to add. It's crucial if it feels meaningful to you! Again, writing everything down can assist you in determining what is most important to you. It's also easy to make sure you don't forget anything important if you bring your notes to your first meeting.

MAKE A LIST OF THE QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO ASK
Finally, write down a list of questions you'd like to ask your potential therapist. For example, you might want to enquire about their education and training, as well as whether or not they've worked with other clients who have issues similar to yours and what types of therapeutic strategies they employ.

Therapy is about you and what you want and need, and a therapist is there to assist you in achieving your goals. They'll provide you a lot of direction for how your future sessions should go, but it's ultimately up to you to make sure you communicate your needs.

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. This will allow our counsellors to fill your sessions with clients who are also in need of support.

Sam’s qualifications include:
- Bachelors in Psychology and Counselling (Hons).
- Postgraduate Certificate of Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
- Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

Steph’s qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
- Masters of Teacher and Learning (Distinction)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
- Papa Reo NZ Certificate in Te Reo Level 1
- Provisional Member, Registered with NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)