Bernard Smith
Counsellor
In Person Therapy Available
Next available Monday, Dec 5th
Location
Biography
I am an experienced counsellor, clinical supervisor and member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) providing a professional counselling and clinical supervision on the West Coast in Westport. Appointments are available either face to face or on Zoom. I have contracts with Family Court, Victim Support, a number of EAP providers and am ACC registered for sensitive claims. If you are experiencing difficulties in your personal life, relationships or in achieving your goals I am able to help you clarify the issues and identify solutions. The counselling approach used is client-centred and I utilise Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy along with elements of other treatment modalities. Clinical supervision is available for counsellors, social service practitioners and other professionals. I adhere to the NZAC Code of Ethics and engage in clinical supervision.
Qualifications
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling (University of Waikato) Diploma in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology)
Languages
English
Client Type
adults, elderly, men, women
Therapy Type
attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt), Humanistic Psychology, mindfulness, narrative therapy, online therapy, person centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy, trauma therapy
Specialisations
abuse
anger management
anxiety
attachment issues
behavioural issues
break up and divorce
bullying
burnout
career change
change and transition
childhood trauma
chronic disease
communication skills
conflict management
coping issues
crisis management
death and dying
decreased libido
depression
desire issues
disability
disconnection
disenfranchised grief
domestic violence
end of life
family issues
feeling stuck
goal setting
grief
grief and loss
harmful sexual behaviour
identity
identity transition
insecurities
issues
life changes
loneliness and isolation
mental health and wellbeing
mental health disorder
mistrust
motivation and purpose
parenting
performance anxiety
personal development
phobias
pornography addiction
post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
pre-marital preparation
professional development
professional supervision
relationship issues
religion and spirituality
self esteem and confidence
sexual abuse
social anxiety
stress
substance abuse
suicide ideation
trauma
work-life balance
workplace issues
Services
Counselling consultation
60min
$100 NZD
Or free if your organisation uses Clearhead to provide wellbeing support
Funding Options
ACC Sensitive Claims
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