
YOUNG PEOPLE
COUNSELLING & THERAPY
Who Do We Help?
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We provide therapy and counselling for individuals aged 4 to 17.
What do we focus on?
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Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Grief/Loss
Bullying
Anger management
Conflict Resolution
Parental separation
Changing Environments
Neglect
Family violence
Sexual Violence
Attachment/Abandonment issues
Emotional regulation
Self-esteem
Identity considerations
What services we provide?
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Talk therapy
Sand tray therapy
Play therapy
Interactive drawing therapy
Art therapy
Strengths based, solution focused, CBT
Parental and tamariki interactive therapy
Adventure based therapy and outdoor health
Cultural connection
Mentoring
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Tamariki Kaha, programmes in schools for ages 5-13 years old
Piringa Whānau, Whanau based programme.
Whakapuāwai, therapy programme for kotiro who have experience trauma.
Mana Tamatea
Mauri Ora
Resilience programmes (school based)
Turangawaewae
How can counselling tautoko your tamariki and rangatahi?
Sometimes it can be challenging for tamariki and rangatahi to speak to their whānau; they may find it difficult to express their thoughts or feelings, and there may be many reasons why. Korero with someone neutral and not a part of the whānau, this can help a tamariki and rangatahi feel safe to express themselves. Sometimes tamariki and rangatahi need someone to help them identify tools and strategies to navigate struggles and challenges.
The Next Step…
Process of engagement
An enquiry is received, and contact will be made with whānau to accept or discuss other options with a referral.
We initially meet with whānau (parent(s), caregivers or guardians) for a Whakawhānaungatanga Hui. This hui involves the whānau to ask any questions and get an understanding of what service may be provided for their tamariki or rangatahi. The child therapist will complete an assessment and required paperwork with whānau (hui is usually between 1 ½ hours to 2 hours).
The next step is for the child therapist to take the referral and assessment to an MDT where the tangata whai ora will be allocated a child therapist in Āwhina Whānau Services.
The allocated child therapist will then make contact with the whānau to start the therapy process.
Enquire with us here to be contacted for a referral
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Tangata Whai Ora Testimonies