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Sandi | Counsellor
Introduction
Hi, I am Sandi - a dedicated counsellor offering therapy with 14 years of experience in supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments - whether it’s overcoming trauma, navigating grief, managing anxiety, fear or phobia, significant life changes, mental health challenges, women’s health or finding hope in the face of addiction.
My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, somatic work and a deep commitment to empowering you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I will create a safe and confidential space for you to journey into deeper connection with yourself and those around you.
I believe that healing isn’t just about talking through problems; it’s about nurturing every part of you, finding balance, and building resilience in a way that feels right for you. I am especially committed to creating a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed environment, where your unique experiences and background are honored.
Having worked closely with diverse communities, including Māori and Pacifica, I strive to ensure that our work together respects your values and supports your journey in a meaningful, personalized way. If you’re looking for a counsellor who listens with empathy, supports with kindness, and provides a calm presence in times of uncertainty, I’m here for you. Together, we can find your path forward, one step at a time.
I have managed crisis teams for the last 5 years alongside my clinic and have worked in many settings including NGO’s, refuges, prisons and mental health respite spaces. Now focusing on my own clinic and supervision for counsellors and other health professionals.
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me via the Send a message - button.
Sandi
Online therapy
Online counselling can be in many forms generally zoom or wats app.Qualifications and registrations
EDUCATION
- Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling Specialising in Addictions, Grief and trauma - August 2019, AIPC Australia
- Diploma of Professional Counselling - 2010, New Zealand Institute of Professional Counselling - Auckland, New Zealand
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Current full registration with NZAC
- Studying Somatic training certificate currently
- Pat Ogden - When words are not enough. How to engage the body to disrupt entrenched patterns 21st and 22nd November 2019
- PACE Supervision Training 12th and 13th March 2019
- ISO Management systems internal auditor training February 2019
- First Response Evacuation / Warden training Current 2019
- John Briere Risky Business: Working with compulsive and self-endangering behaviours 5th and 6th Nov 2018
- ASSIST suicide training 2018
- Understanding anger and veterans 2018
- Culturally secure AOD practice 4th and 5th July 2017
- ACT training 1 & 2 Act mindfully Russ Harris 2018
- Having difficult conversations 2018
- Conflict Management 14th December 2018
- Annual Australia and New Zealand Drug and Alcohol conference 2017 and 2018
- Member of the local Drug action team project decreasing meth use in young people
- Certification Salvation Army Keeping Children Safe October 2016
- Current certification Salvation Army Motivational Interviewing December 2016 Current certification Salvation Army
- De-escalation training February 2017
- Adult teaching Certificate - Open Polytechnic Auckland
- Pastoral Care Certificate - Catholic church respite Care, Reynolds Court , Australia
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Most common issues I support people with:
- Overcoming trauma
- Managing anxiety
- significant life changes
- mental health challenges
- women’s health
- personal growth
- finding hope in the face of addiction.
Therapies offered
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Anxiety and depression
- ✓ Anxiety and stress
- ✓ Anxiety and trauma
- ✓ Anxiety attack
- ✓ Anxiety disorder
- ✓ Covid-19 Anxiety
- ✓ Existential anxiety
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Fear of abandonment
- ✓ Fear of blushing
- ✓ Fear of commitment
- ✓ Fear of dentist
- ✓ Fear of driving
- ✓ Fear of failure
- ✓ Fear of flying
- ✓ Fear of heights
- ✓ Fear of needles
- ✓ Fear of public speaking
- ✓ Fear of rejection
- ✓ Fear of war
- ✓ Fomo
- ✓ Generalized anxiety disorder
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Panic disorder
- ✓ Performance anxiety
- ✓ Phobia
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Separation anxiety
- ✓ Social anxiety
- ✓ Specific phobia
- ✓ Stage fright
Fees
$150 per sessionLocation
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