Laurence

Couples Counselling and coaching

I prefer face-to-face (relationship) counselling, although I can also offer online appointments if that suits you better. I see myself as your “chauffeur,” leading the client to the destination at a pace that suits you and taking a safe route so you feel comfortable. This sense of safety represents my Person-Centred Approach, where we explore the issues as equals. In the busyness of the modern age, our minds can easily become overwhelmed, and it is easy to feel that our thoughts do not represent what is “real”.

My experience includes working with couples and relationships, anxiety, trauma, low mood and depression. I also work extensively with older clients (over 60s) and those who have experienced negative father issues.

I am qualified with a Bachelor of Counselling and registered with both the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and the New Zealand Christian Counselling Association (NZCCA). I am in the “waka” with the client, and as such, I respect their beliefs and values.

Taking a collaborative approach with the client, my preferred modalities include Person-Centred, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Strengths-Based with some leanings towards Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples and relationships. Many of my clients also enjoy Mindfulness, Letterwriting and Sandplay.

It is often too easy to get “lost” on our journeys through life, so please reach out so I can offer a helping hand, for you to reset your compass, and “chauffeur” you to become the person you want to be