Counselling

For those who need that extra bit of specialist support, chatting one-on-one with our youth friendly counsellors can help bring long term positive change

For: Ages 5 - 25

Each: Tuesdays

From: Daytime


Latest Updates

5 Feb 2021

We are hosting two 3rd year student counsellors in 2021, who are offering free counselling to both young people and adults as part of their course. They are available only in the daytime on Tuesdays and are under the supervision of local schools counsellor, Sandy Hitchens.  If you or someone you know is interested, contact: doorsofhopecounselling@gmail.com who will screen the appropriateness and timetable appointments. Limited spaces!!!

3 Feb 2020

We do not have any fully qualified counsellors able to offer free counselling at present. Our long term vision would be to host free counsellors who can support our community, but there is no funding for this at present. However we can recommend local counsellors who specialise with working with children, especially Sandy Hitchens, who works in our local primary schools: (5) Doors of Hope Counselling Ltd | Facebook

20 Feb 2017

One-off opportunity for someone wanting short term childrens or youth counselling.  6 sessions in Term 1 for a special discounted rate of $250 with counsellor, Gemma Phillips, who has a strong focus on youth and children’s counselling.  Click on the brochure for full details.

28 Sep 2016

Places have just opened up for Free Youth Counselling with our trainee youth counsellor in Term 4. Sydney is a young, friendly, non-threatening face, that young people warm quickly too. She has appointments available on either Wednesday or Thursday after school for 10 – 18 year olds. Click HERE for more info or email: office@yat.org.nz

22 Sep 2016

Youth Counsellor 2017

We have put together a package for our qualified youth counsellor Gemma Phillips for 2017, and are hoping there is enough interest from local schools and private clients to provide a full time wage.   If you would like more information about what Gemma can offer, please email: office@yat.org.nz

13 Apr 2016

We now have a trainee counsellor two afternoons per week, free of charge, with a focus on 10 – 18 year olds.  Sydney is a young, friendly, non-threatening face, that young people warm quickly too.  She still has spaces available after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  See attached brochure for more information.  Enquiries should be made via the Trust Manager at: office@yat.org.nz or call 3881001.

10 Mar 2016

We’re excited to add another string to our youth services this year, by offering Youth Counsellors.  One of our long term youthworkers, Gemma Phillips, is now a qualified counsellor and will be offering Counselling in New Brighton Catholic School for a few hours each week.  Gemma may be available for private appointments, or other agency work, depending on circumstances, and at an agreed rate.