Therapeutic Counselling

Therapeutic Counselling

Therapeutic Counselling2024-06-27T00:52:18+00:00

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING

Start your healing journey

Psychological counselling using professional counsellors of Christian faith who adhere to the NZCCA code of ethics.

Vikki Bland

Mental health and
relationship counsellor
PhD (Psych), MNZCCA.

Therapeutic counselling

Psychological counselling using professional counsellors of Christian faith who adhere to the NZCCA code of ethics.

021 678 354

[email protected]

About

VIKKI BLAND

Mental health and relationship counsellor
PhD (Psych), MNZCCA.

 

I care deeply about how people think and feel about themselves, their lives, and their relationships.

My approach to providing mental and emotional healthcare is underpinned by two core themes: a commitment to using therapeutic approaches with proven success in reducing the impact of mental, emotional and relationship distress; and warmth and respect for the story, humanity, individuality and desired outcomes of every client I have the privilege of meeting.

The two main therapeutic approaches I draw from are EFT (emotionally focused therapy), and person-centered therapy. I hold a PhD in psychology and am a professional mental health and relationship counsellor (MNZCCA).

I am experienced in working with clients over the age of 18 who seek help and support for the following issues: loss, prolonged grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, trauma, post-traumatic stress syndrome, anger dysregulation, and feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.

I value the core principles of the spirit of Tiriti O Waitangi – partnership, protection, and participation – and seek to provide a culturally safe, warm and welcoming counselling environment for people from all cultural backgrounds.

As a Christian, I respect the right of every individual to identify and choose the life they wish to lead, and see this choice as a God-given right.

My husband Miles and I have lived in Wānaka for five years, following 27 years working, studying, and raising our children in Auckland. Needless to say, we feel we have landed in the most naturally beautiful place in the world!

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly researched, evidence-based, and effective approach that works through a series of stages and steps to create feelings of safety and trust between relationship partners. Couples develop the skills needed to de-escalate the negative patterns and wounds that keep them from feeling disconnected. They learn to realise the underlying emotions that feed negative patterns and begin to understand each other better. From the safer ground that provides, they begin to create new experiences in which they communicate openly and ask for their needs to be met in healthy ways. The EFT therapeutic model has also been developed for use in individual therapy (EFIT) . For more information visit www.nzceft.org

Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is a relational, attachment-based therapy that helps clients connect with themselves in a secure, gentle and guided way through healing past emotional pain. In emotion focused individual therapy, the therapist guides clients through key emotional experiences that define their sense of self and of others towards a new sense of connection and competence.

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy helps individuals recognize the dominant emotions and patterns in their lives to uncover underlying needs and can help clients build inner resilience and strength towards more fulfilling relationships and enriched lives.

Person-centered therapy, also known as client-based therapy, is a warm, supportive, non-authoritative therapeutic approach. This approach assumes people are their own best experts, and able to discover their own solutions with minimal guidance if they are provided with an emotionally safe, authentic and supportive counselling environment.
Person-centered therapy originated in the work of American psychologist Carl Rogers, who believed that every person is unique and that everyone’s view of his or her own world, and their ability to manage it, should be trusted.

Areas of Counselling:

  • loss

  • prolonged grief

  • anxiety & stress

  • depression

  • anger dysregulation

  • relationship problems

  • trauma
  • post-traumatic stress syndrome

  • feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness

FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions

How much do the psychological therapy sessions cost?2024-06-24T22:53:56+00:00

Pricing for Whakatika Therapy:
$100 inc GST per 60-min session for individuals, and $120 inc GST per 75-min session for couples.

Cancellation terms for Whakatika Therapy:
no charge if cancelled by text to 021 678 354 any time up to 6 hours before a scheduled appointment. All cancellations within 3 hours of an appointment time incur a $50 flat fee charge. Please include name and the appointment time and day to be cancelled in the text. IMPORTANT: Text reminders of upcoming appointments will NOT be sent to clients the day before an appointment, so clients are encouraged to record appointment dates and times carefully.

Which service is best for me?2024-06-15T02:46:28+00:00

Whakatika Services was developed with the understanding that people are different, and that their wellbeing needs may also differ, or change across time.

We therefore offer a range of help and healing services that use slightly different approaches, depending on need, stage of life, and individuality.

To decide which service best fits you and your needs, please refer to the information on individual services and practitioners on this web site.

Alternatively, you are welcome to make a general inquiry using our contact page, and we will contact you to discuss which of our services is the best fit for who you are, and the help you seek right now.

Can I use more than one service at a time?2024-06-18T04:24:55+00:00

Yes, as our services differ, you may find you are interested in accessing a combination of our services.

In some cases, the help we offer you will be enhanced if practitioners from different services have permission to collaborate on your needs, and how these might best be met.
However, as each of our services adheres to strict confidentiality requirements, collaboration between services, and service practitioners, is only possible with your permission.

Can your services be delivered online?2023-07-02T22:44:07+00:00

Yes, most of our services have the potential to be delivered online.
However, the availability of online services is dependent on individual practitioners, and in some cases on assessment of individual client need.
Should our practitioners agree to provide their services online, please note that we prefer to use the Zoom meeting platform.

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