Deborah French
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.
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
English
Children, Adolescents, Adult, Older Adults, Women, Men
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-informed, Humanistic Therapy
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Death & Dying
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- End of Life
- Life Changes
- Motivation
- Personal Development
- Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual-abuse
- Stress Management
- Trauma
- Lifestyle Balance
- Careers
- Childhood Development
- Suicidal Ideation
- Social Anxiety
- Sleep
- Self-harm
- Self-esteem
- Disconnection
- Emotional regulation
- Identity Issues
- Isolation
- Mental Health
- Goal Setting
- Communication Skills
- Family Difficulties
- Insecurities
- Workplace Issues
- Person Centered
- Attachment
- Bereavement
- Cancer
- Childhood Trauma
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Life Transitions
- Menopause
- Supervision
- Terminal Illness
ACC Sensitive Claims, I Am Hope
