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Counselling Services

At Friendship House, we understand that reaching out for support can be a big step. Our compassionate team of qualified and experienced counsellors (NZAC registered) is here to walk alongside you. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, your child, or someone you care about, we offer a safe and respectful space where you can feel heard, valued, and supported.

We offer counselling for individuals, couples, youth, and children over the age of 10. Each session is tailored to meet your needs, at your pace, and within the context of your own life, family, and values. We believe that everyone has the potential to make positive changes when given the right tools, time, and support.

Counselling can cover a range of issues including:

  • Confidence

  • Goal setting

  • Relationships

    • Conflict management

    • Intimacy Repair

  • Parenting/Child development

  • Behavioural Issues

  • Grief & loss

  • Anger management

  • Abuse

  • Trauma i.e: Child/Adverse Childhood Trauma

    • Forms of abuse

    • Family history

  • AOD problems (Alcohol and Drugs)

Counselling Modalities

Every person’s journey is unique, so we use a variety of evidence-based counselling approaches to support healing and growth. Our counsellors draw from both traditional and creative techniques (modalities) to meet you where you are.

From Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) to expressive techniques like music and active drawing therapy, we’ll work with you to find an approach that feels right and makes sense for your story. For younger clients, we offer specialised child-focused methods like play therapy to help them express and explore their feelings in a safe, age-appropriate way.

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • PCT (Person Centred Therapy)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Music Therapy

  • Psycho-sensory Therapy

  • Child-centred Play Therapy

  • Active Drawing Therapy

  • Dreamwork Therapy

  • Spirituality

Whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone else, we're here to listen and guide you. Make a Referral now or Contact Us to talk with our friendly team about how we can help.

 
A one-to-one counselling session session at Friendship House.