Are you looking for counselling in Mount Maunganui or the surrounding area? Perhaps you're experiencing relationship difficulties, struggling with anxiety or depression, or finding it difficult to move forward after a distressing experience.
I'm Mel, a registered counsellor, couples therapist and EMDR-trained practitioner based in Tauranga. I welcome individuals and couples from Mount Maunganui and the surrounding Bay of Plenty area to my counselling practice on Tenth Avenue in Tauranga.
I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your concerns, feel heard and find ways to move forward at your own pace.
Individual and couples counselling near Mount Maunganui
I provide counselling for people experiencing a wide range of personal, emotional and relationship difficulties, including:
- Relationship and couples counselling: Support with communication difficulties, recurring conflicts, trust issues, infidelity and emotional disconnection. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples.
- Trauma and PTSD: Counselling for people affected by distressing or overwhelming experiences, including difficult events from the past.
- EMDR therapy: An evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help with processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.
- Anxiety and depression: Support with persistent worry, panic, low mood, hopelessness and difficulties managing everyday life.
- Addiction recovery: Counselling for difficulties involving alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictive behaviours.
- Grief and loss: Support following bereavement, relationship loss, pregnancy loss and other significant life changes.
- Stress and burnout: Help with emotional exhaustion, workplace pressures, caregiving responsibilities and finding a healthier balance.
- Other personal difficulties: Including low self-esteem, confidence, boundaries and personal growth.
My approach to counselling
I believe that everyone brings their own experiences, strengths and challenges to counselling.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. I draw on therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy.
I also offer EMDR therapy and have undertaken training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or attending counselling with your partner, my aim is to provide a space where you feel comfortable talking openly and exploring what matters to you.
Together, we can work towards greater understanding, practical changes and a way forward that feels right for you.
Counselling in Tauranga and online
My counselling practice is located on Tenth Avenue in Tauranga, welcoming clients from Mount Maunganui, Welcome Bay and other surrounding areas.
If you'd prefer not to travel, I also offer online individual and couples counselling throughout New Zealand.
Whether you're dealing with a particular difficulty or simply feel that you could benefit from talking with someone, you're welcome to get in touch.
Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Please feel free to contact me.
Mel
Counsellor & Couples Therapist
Registered with NZAC
