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Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith

Counsellor
Specialised support for 
Anger management, Anxiety

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.

I specialise in...
  • Relationship Issues
  • Professional Development
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Parenting
  • Isolation
  • Insecurities
  • Goal Setting
  • Disconnection
  • Conflict Management
  • Communication Skills
I focus on...
  • Men
  • Women
  • Older Adults
  • Adult
My services & fees
Individual Adult (60 minutes)
Qualifications

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

Therapy Types
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
Session Types
ISO 27001 Certified
SUPPORTED BY
nib foundation