OUR COUNSELLORS HELP PARENTS WITH:
- difficult behavioural issues (screaming, shouting, swearing, talking back etc.)
- problems with boundary-setting and discipline
- mental health problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress)
- aggression
- low self-esteem, stress, burnout
- relationship issues in the family
- child mental health
- navigating parenting after separation
- blended-family adjustments
- school problems
- separation anxiety
- child and adolescent adjustment to changes
- any personal issues of the parents – guilt, emotional dysregulation and volatility and more.
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THROUGH COUNSELLING YOU CAN:
- feel more in control of your emotions
- cope with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress
- be there for your child and support their emotions
- gain useful parenting strategies
- heal past trauma
- relate differently to issues in the family
- feel supported and less alone
- navigate parenting after separation with more ease
- children cope with school problems
- alleviate separation anxiety
- children and teens adjust to changes
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Sarah Incerti (was Stoddart)
Sarah Incerti is a qualified psychotherapist and has been running her private practice successfully for some years now. Sarah is excited to share her knowledge, passion and expertise with Parent Help.
Originally from Wellington, and currently residing in the Kapiti Coast after living in both Northland and Hawke’s Bay, Sarah is excited to be in Thorndon offering counselling to Parent Help Families on Wednesdays.
Sarah has worked as a Mental Health, Addictions and Domestic Violence/Trauma therapist and counsellor for over 15 years and comes from a holistic and strength-based approach. There is no judgement, you are in a safe space with Sarah, where she will work with you on your current life journey.
Empowering individuals and whanau to be in control of their thoughts and decisions and discovering potential is her mission.
Sarah is registered with DAPAANZ and looks forward to supporting you on your life journey.
Gabrielle McGimpsey
Gabrielle is a Narrative Therapist who lives and works in the Wellington region. As a member of a large, vibrant family, Gabrielle understands and advocates for the significant role that family can play in our lives. Gabrielle shares that her family are both her biggest cheerleaders and her support network, though it has taken, and continues to take, effort to maintain this mutual support.
It is also her family’s heart for community that led Gabrielle to become a counsellor. She began working in service of the community by supporting survivors of sexual violence for five years. This work led her to further her studies and complete a Master’s in Counselling, which she finished in 2023. Gabrielle has since met with people navigating various challenges that life can bring, including grief, loss, change, and trauma.
Gabrielle is passionate about collaborating with those she meets and believes that this collaboration will assist in reducing the territory and size of problems and challenges in people’s lives. Her hope is that by shrinking or reducing problems and challenges, families, couples, and individuals will have better access to their own knowledge and skills, which can help them move closer to the things, people, and hopes that are important to them. Gabrielle hopes that those who meet with her experience manaaki, safety, trust, and curiosity.
While Narrative Therapy is Gabrielle’s primary modality, she is also trained in Interactive Drawing Therapy, which she is happy to offer if it is of interest to those she meets.
Gabrielle has a special interest in working with couples and families.
Tabitha Knight
Tabitha grew up in Wellington and currently lives in the Hutt Valley with her husband Graeme and their four children aged 4, 6, 8 and 10.
She has been active in the neurodiversity and disability community for the last eight years due to the special needs of her own children. She has seen first-hand the significant difference community support can make in a family’s life. Tabitha has a heart for the community and wants to use her skills and lived experience to provide support where needed.
In addition to her work with Parent Help, currently Tabitha volunteers in several community-based neurodiversity advisory panels. She also works with whanau who have experienced a traumatic event through Manaaki Tāngata Victim Support New Zealand. Tabitha’s previous role involved speaking to survivors of sexual abuse to facilitate their treatment and support needs.
Tabitha has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Victoria University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling and Guidance) through Massey University. Currently she is completing her Masters in Counselling at Massey.
At Parent Help, Tabitha is eager to connect with parents and whanau in Aotearoa who are facing challenges, and support them as they strengthen their emotional well-being.
Session Costs:
Adult: $90
Couples: $120
Child: $70
Whanau (more than 3 in a session) $160
Community Service Card Holders:
Adult: $70
Couples: $90
Child: $40
Whanau (more than 3 in a session) $120
All counselling sessions are required to be paid for at the time of the session. Please contact us before your session should a payment arrangement be required.
In person sessions are at our office on Level 2, 95-99 Molesworth Street in Thorndon, Wellington. Online sessions take place on Zoom.
Contact us now to see how we can help.
COUNSELING REFFERAL FORM
Counselling Referral
Your referral will be actioned within 2 working days. If your referral is urgent please give us call on 04 802 5767
We are aware you may get an error message after you submit your referral. Please know your referral is still coming through to us, we are working on fixing this issues asap.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All you need to know about counselling
How much does it cost?
Adult: $90
Couples: $120
Child: $70
Whanau (more than 3 in a session) $160
Community Service Card Holders:
Adult: $70
Couples: $90
Child: $40
Whanau (more than 3 in a session) $120
We never turn clients away due to lack of funds and have financial help for those in need. If finances are a barrier for you, let us know when you book and we will discuss options with you.
If you are entitled to the WINZ Counselling Disability allowance we can help you fill in that form.
Where do the sessions take place?
In person sessions are at our office Level 2, Thorndon Rise, 95-98 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Note, we are opposite Thorndon New World. The building is wheelchair accessible.
There is paid parking available in the near vicinity, we are also on a bus route as well as only being a 10 minute walk from the Wellington train station.
Online sessions take place on Zoom platform through a video call. If your session is on Zoom, you will receive a link to the appointment video call by email prior to your appointment time.
Counselling is offered to clients throughout New Zealand, you do not have to live in Wellington to access our service.
Do you do couples/children counselling?
Yes! We offer counselling to individuals, children, teens, couples, families and blended families.
If you are looking for counselling for a child, the initial session is always for the caregiver(s) without the child. Working with the child will be discussed with our counsellor during the appointment.
We do have Laura who is a specialist Children’s Counsellor, her availability is on Mondays with some after school sessions available.
What kind of issues do you help with?
We offer counselling service for:
- family problems
- behavioural difficulties
- relationship issues
- navigating parenting after separation
- blended-family adjustments
- school problems
- child and adolescent counselling and therapy
- individual parenting sessions
- personal issues
- mental health problems
This list is not finite, there are no issues too big or too small.
What if I need to cancel?
We understand that life happens!
You can cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours prior to your session. If you cancel or reschedule within 24h of your appointment, you will still be charged the full fee.
No shows or cancelled appointments that occur 3 times in a row will require non refundable pre-payment for the next booking.
How do I pay for the session?
You can pay by EFTPOS after your session. or we can invoice you.
Please let reception know if you require an invoice. All invoices need to be paid within a week of your session unless an arrangement has been made with us.
If you pay by bank transfer, you can find the details below. Make sure that you include your name and date of the session.
Payment is to be made via bank transfer to Parent Help bank account 38 9022 044316 00
How do I know I can trust the counsellor?
You can expect the counselor to:
- be trustworthy
- respect your confidentiality
- listen to you carefully and sensitively
- discuss issues that are relevant and preferable to you
- support you in making the changes you choose
Our counsellors are professionally trained and adhere to the code of ethics of the New Zealand Association of Counsellor’s, the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists or DAPAANZ and the Parent Help Code of Ethics. This means that you can have confidence that you will receive best quality of service.
All our counsellors are registered with either NZAC, DAPAANZ, NZ Psychologist Board or similar.
Our student Counsellors are supported with Supervision, and are student members of NZAC.
How to do Zoom Counselling?
You will need an adequate broadband signal and device with a webcam – smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop.
At the time of the session, you just click on the link which you will receive before the session. If you have never used Zoom before you may be asked to install the app. Follow the instructions and select “Run” to install.
You will also have a quiet and private space so that privacy and confidentiality can be maintained in the work. Please let your counselor know if this may be a challenge for you so you can work with them to manage that.
How many sessions will I need?
Tricky question.. that depends!
It’s a great question to ask your counsellor when you first meet. Sometimes one session is enough but often you may discover that you would benefit from longer-term support. On average clients we see have between 3 and 8 sessions, however this does vary greatly due to the individual needs of each person.
How often are the sessions?
This is something you will discuss during your initial appointment. Usually the sessions are weekly or fortnightly but that’s something you can agree on with the counsellor depending on your availability, other commitments, finances and the change you expect to see as a result of counselling.
We do book up quickly, there may be times where the time frame between your appointments is longer than you would like. Please ask to be placed on the waitlist as we can call you when a space comes up earlier should we get a cancellation.
