Come and join me at my clinic in the heart of beautiful Titirangi . Unwind in a tranquil bush and harbour setting. Uncover your strengths and develop the exciting life you want to live.
When you come to see me, you’ll be met by someone who values your individuality above all else. As we develop a rapport, I will look to find your strengths and bring them to the surface. I value diversity and welcome you to be comfortable regardless of your sexual orientation, gender, or cultural background. The values at the forefront of my practice are: empathy, integrity, honesty and passion.
My main approach is what is known as Client Centered Practice (CCP) which means that I believe with guidance you are able to uncover the answers to the issues you face. I also use CBT, Narrative and Mindfulness therapy. I work collaboratively with you to resolve your concerns using the approach that is most suitable for you. I use effective techniques for respectful relationship resolutions.
I counsel a range of people including individuals, couples. families, adults, children, elderly, proffesionals and beneficiaries.
All counsellors are required by the NZAC to have supervision. I offer academic and clinical supervision to counsellors and student counsellors.
I also offer supervision to members of the medical profession to support in managing the effects of working with trauma.
Recent years have seen a growth in using online and mobile technology in therapy. This can be extremely helpful when health, scheduling or geographical difficulties make face to face counselling inaccessible. Using these technologies and services ensures that my clients have peace of mind and reassurance when travelling, working or residing overseas.
Online counselling can be available outside normal clinic hours with prior arrangement.
Michelle Holt - DHSc, ACC Reg Assessor, MEd Psychology, Dip Counsel, Adv Dip Teach, Dip Special Needs, Adv Supervision, Lecturer in Counsellor Education, Background in school teaching, NZAC ethics committee, ACC registered.
I am a mother to four children and grandmother to eleven grandchildren. I have 20 years experience in counselling and developing mental well-being. In addition to running my own counselling business over this time, I’ve also gained experience counselling and teaching in educational settings. I counsel individuals and couples.
I gained a DHSc in 2018, a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology in 1999, a Diploma in Special Education 1998, Diploma in Counselling in 2000, became a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors in 2001 and an advanced Supervision Certificate in 2016.
Registration - New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). All health professionals are required to be registered with an affiliated association to protect clients from unprofessional harm.