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Mel Rigby

Mel Rigby

Counsellor
Specialised support for 
Abuse, ADHD, Adjustment, Anger, Chronic Stress

I have been working therapeutically with people and families since I graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 1994. I am based in New Plymouth, am from Foxton and I maternally whakaapa to Ngati Raukawa. I believe strongly in improving relationships, strengthening connections, and the value of boundaries and self compassion. I am trauma informed and big picture oriented. I think it's a privilege to work with people and foster opportunities for positive change.

I specialise in...
  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment
  • Anger
  • Chronic Stress
  • Self-harm
  • Disordered Eating
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Autism
  • Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
I focus on...
  • Adult
  • Couples Therapy
  • Adolescents
  • Neurodiversity
  • Women
  • Men
My services & fees
Counseling service (60 minutes)
$138
Couple/relationship therapy (90 minutes)
$172.50
professional supervision (60 minutes)
$138
Therapy Types
  • Trauma-informed
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic
Languages
English
Session Types
SUPPORTED BY
nib foundation