Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith

Counsellor
Online Therapy Available
Next available Wednesday, Jul 31st
Location
Online Therapy
Biography

I am an experienced counsellor, clinical supervisor and member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) providing a professional counselling and clinical supervision on the West Coast in Westport. Appointments are available either face to face or on Zoom. I have contracts with Family Court, Victim Support, a number of EAP providers and am ACC registered for sensitive claims. If you are experiencing difficulties in your personal life, relationships or in achieving your goals I am able to help you clarify the issues and identify solutions. The counselling approach used is client-centred and I utilise Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy along with elements of other treatment modalities. Clinical supervision is available for counsellors, social service practitioners and other professionals. I adhere to the NZAC Code of Ethics and engage in clinical supervision.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling (University of Waikato) Diploma in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology)

Languages

English

Focuses

Men, Women, Older Adults, Adult

Therapy Type

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Specialisations
  • Workplace Issues
  • Lifestyle Balance
  • Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Substance Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sexual-abuse
  • Self-esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Relationship Issues
  • Professional Supervision
  • Professional Development
  • Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pornography Addiction
  • Phobias
  • Personal Development
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Parenting
  • Motivation
  • Mental Health
  • Isolation
  • Life Changes
  • Insecurities
  • Identity Issues
  • Goal Setting
  • Family Difficulties
  • End of Life
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief & Loss
  • Disconnection
  • Disabilities
  • Depression
  • Sexual Difficulties
  • Death & Dying
  • Crisis Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Chronic Illness
  • Childhood Development
  • Transition
  • Careers
  • Burnout
  • Bullying
  • Divorce
  • Behaviour Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Abuse
  • Person Centered
  • Narrative Approach
  • Mindfulness
Services
Counselling consultation
60min
$100 NZD
Or free if your organisation uses Clearhead to provide wellbeing support
Funding Options

ACC Sensitive Claims

SUPPORTED BY
nib foundation
msd
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