Samantha has extensive experience as a counsellor, including counselling in a secondary addiction service, Senior Counsellor at Massey University Student Health, and many years in private practice. She currently works part time in private practice and part time in a Medical Centre as a Health Improvement Practitioner.Samantha's approach to counselling is tailored to suite the person's needs and their desired outcomes.Samantha is trained in a variety of therapy modalities and draws from these as needed.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Grief & Bereavement
- PTSD
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness based therapies
- Psychotherapy
Qualifications
- Certificate in Supervision (WELTEC)
- Diploma of Counselling (BCNZ)
- Diploma of Alcohol and Drug Studies (WELTEC)
- Bachelor of Counselling (WELTEC)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science, endorsed in CBT (Otago University - first class honours)
Affiliations
- New Zealand Association of Counsellors
