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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
Please note that a 5% processing fee will be added to your card payment.
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
Secure card payment available
Visa and Mastercard