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Rachel | Registered Social Worker
Introduction
Hi, my name is Rachel, and I am a Registered Social Worker. I support families and couples in a safe, confidential, empathetic, non-judgmental and calm space.
I am a firm believer that people are the experts in their own lives, and I work in a collaborative way to develop strategies that will meet every individual’s unique support needs, whether that takes a structured approach using counselling models and interventions, or providing an understanding ear for people to vent without being judged.
About Me
I am from Christchurch, but relocated to Australia with my husband in 2008, for what was planned to be a few years. The earthquakes resulted in us being there for a much longer time, and we came home in 2023, with the added addition of a daughter.
In Australia I gained valuable experience in the disability field, and developed a love for supporting people of all ages with neurodiversity.
After further study in Psychology, my pathway towards counselling began as a Counsellor for teens at risk of homelessness. I went on to become a Children’s Counsellor, and supported children and families, which I loved.When I came home, I had the opportunity to open my own practice. It has been a long journey to finally do what I love to do, but I value the life experiences I have had along the way.
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Rachel
Qualifications and registrations
- Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and Sociology (University of New England, Australia, 2019)
 - Diploma of Social Work (Christchurch Polytechnic, 2006)
 - Full social work registration with the SWRB (Social Workers Registration Board)
 - Membership of the ANZASW (Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Work)
 
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Couples therapy
 - 2. (Relationship) Anxiety
 - 3. neurodiversity
 - 4. Stress, Burnout, Trauma
 
Therapies offered
- ✓ Couples counselling
 - ✓ Family Dispute Resolution
 - ✓ Gottman Relationship Therapy
 - ✓ Marriage counselling
 - ✓ Online relationship counselling
 - ✓ Relationship Counselling
 
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Adultery, affair, infidelity
 - ✓ Attachment issues
 - ✓ Autonomy in relationship
 - ✓ Cheating
 - ✓ Communication problems
 - ✓ Cultural differences
 
- ✓ Divorce & separation
 - ✓ Emotional infidelity
 - ✓ Family problems
 - ✓ Fear of abandonment
 - ✓ Insecure in relationship
 - ✓ Jealousy
 
Fees
- $130 per hour session
 - $100 per 45-minute session
 
Contact me
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 - ✓ In New Zealand, also online
 - ✓ Marriage & Couples therapy