Counselling: A Safe Space for Healing & Growth
What Is Counselling?
Counselling is a therapeutic process that provides a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges.
Whether you're facing stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, or life transitions, counselling helps you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and work toward healing and self-discovery.
Who Is Counselling For?
Counselling is beneficial for individuals who:
Are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional struggles.
Need support in navigating grief, trauma, or major life changes.
Want to explore and improve personal relationships or self-esteem.
Seek a confidential space to process emotions and find clarity.
Counselling - Starting Nov 2025
At Big Picture Coaching & Counselling, I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can be heard, understood, and guided toward a path of healing.
Counselling Sessions – will be offered as of November 2025
What to Expect in Your First Session
I understand that starting counselling can feel overwhelming. That’s why your first session is focused on getting to know you and understanding your needs.
You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, and together, we’ll outline a plan that best supports you.
Confidentiality & Ethical Practice
As a professional counsellor, I will become a provisional member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and adhere to the Code of Ethics as of November 2025.
Your privacy is my priority, and everything discussed remains strictly confidential, except in cases where there is an imminent risk to your safety or the safety of other.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
The number of sessions varies depending on your unique situation. Typically:
Weekly or fortnightly sessions work best for deeper emotional work.
Sessions can be spaced out over time as you progress and build resilience.
Some clients choose to have occasional check-ins to maintain long-term change.
Coaching vs Counselling: Which One Do You Need?
If you’re unsure which path suits you best, don’t worry—we’ll figure it out together during your first consultation.
Coaching is forward-focused, action-driven, and goal-oriented. It’s about helping you take control and move toward success.
Counselling is about exploring emotions, processing past experiences, and healing from challenges. It provides a therapeutic space for self-reflection and emotional well-being.
However, due to ethical guidelines, once you begin either coaching or counselling, you must remain in that lane. If counselling becomes necessary during coaching, I will refer you to an external professional.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're looking to gain clarity, overcome challenges, or take bold steps toward your goals, I’m here to support you. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
Together, we’ll work through the obstacles holding you back, helping you build resilience, self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
Book a free consultation today, and let’s explore how we can work together to create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
