Reclaiming the path from where you've been to where you're going
My name is Gerben and I'm a registered counsellor. I'm here to be a collaborator and active supporter as you find your way forward through whatever challenges you might be coming up against. I listen to what you have to say so I can help you live into your best ideas of how you want things to be.
My Approach
As a narrative therapist, I find I’m most helpful when I ask questions that get to know you, the problem(s) that you are meeting, and how you would like things to be different – this helps us draw a map together of how to go ahead. I never treat people as problems or as broken; I work to find out how we can understand ourselves, others and our relationships in life-giving ways – ways that provide a path forward.
A Grounded Presence
With over six years of experience learning from all sorts of wonderful people, including survivors of domestic and sexual violence, I bring a steady, optimistic, and deeply relational presence to our conversations. I am committed to creating a space that is safe, courageous, and inclusive.
I am currently offering meetings online and in the Reikorangi Valley near Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast.
Fees
Counselling costs $120 per meeting, and there are several funding options that I can help you access if you need support with this, including through WINZ. I am also an approved provider for ACC sensitive claims counselling.
If the cost continues to be a barrier to you talking with me, let me know and we can find a way together.
Let's start a conversation
Get in touch with any questions you might have, or to arrange a time to meet either online or in person.
Ready to book a meeting?
I usually start by giving you a call to check that I'm the right person to help, then we might book a time to meet. It's important to me that you feel comfortable, so let me know if you have any preferences at all about how you'd like to do things.