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Deborah French

Deborah French

Counsellor
Specialised support for 
Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma

I am a Clinical Arts Therapist and Counsellor. I believe that approaching ourselves and others with curiosity and compassion leads to deeper understanding and growth. My intention is to create a safe space where aspects of your life and emotional experiencing can be attended to and explored gently in a supportive way using both talk therapy and a creative lens. Our time together will be confidential, respectful, and collaborative. Authentic and supportive relationship is at the heart of how clients and I work together to increase capacity to manage everyday life, notice, explore and develop deeper awareness and curiosity of the self.

I specialise in...
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Chronic Illness
  • Death & Dying
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief & Loss
  • End of Life
  • Life Changes
  • Motivation
I focus on...
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adult
  • Older Adults
  • Women
  • Men
My services & fees
Individual Arts Therapy/Counselling Session (60 minutes)
$140
Child Sessions- Art/Play/Talk (60 minutes)
$138
Qualifications

Masters of Arts Therapy (Clinical) (First class Hons),Registered Arts Therapist (AThR),Post Graduate Diploma Arts Therapy,Post Graduate Diploma Teaching,Registered Teacher,Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies/Educational Psychology),Advanced Diploma of Art and Creativity. Full member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors,Professional member of ANZACATA and Teachers Council

Therapy Types
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Trauma-informed
  • Humanistic Therapy
Languages
English
Session Types
SUPPORTED BY
nib foundation
msd
moh