Counselling and Art Therapy

Welcome to Counselling and Art Therapy, located at 101 Molesworth Street, Wellington, New Zealand. Our institution is a point of interest in the health industry, offering a range of services to support your mental well-being.

At Counselling and Art Therapy, we believe in a flexible and non-judgmental approach to counselling. Our focus is on centering you, the client, in the process and working together as a team to find ways for you to thrive. We understand that each individual is unique, and our goal is to help you discover your strengths and abilities to overcome any challenges you may be facing.

Our primary therapeutic model is Narrative Therapy, which is a respectful and non-blaming approach. We view problems as separate from individuals and believe that everyone has the skills and competencies to reduce the influence of these problems in their lives. By empowering you as the expert in your own life, we can work together to create positive change.

In addition to Narrative Therapy, our practitioners are experienced in working with trauma. We have incorporated best practice trauma therapies into our approach to provide the most effective support for individuals who have experienced acute or complex trauma.

We offer counselling services for individuals, couples, families, and young people. Please note that we do not work with children under the age of 12 without also involving the family in the therapy process.

Our practitioners hold various qualifications and memberships, including being a member of the NZ Association of Counsellors (MNZAC) and being an ACC Registered Counsellor. We accept WINZ funding and ACC Sensitive Claims counselling is fully funded. Our fees for sessions vary depending on the duration and type of therapy, with a discounted rate available for individuals with a household income below $70,000 p.a.

Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. We kindly request a 24-hour notice for cancellations to avoid a cancellation fee. In the event of a cancellation within an hour of the appointment or a no-show, the full session fee will be charged.

To book an appointment, please provide your verification details, which will be used for the claim procedure. Once approved, we will send you a confirmation to the email address you have provided.

Counselling and Art Therapy was established by Karen Field, a Registered psychotherapist (MNZAP) and counsellor (MNZAC), who has over 15 years of private practice experience on the Hibiscus Coast. Talkingworks, our parent organization, was created in 2006 with a mission to provide quality mental health services to the community.

Thank you for considering Counselling and Art Therapy for your mental well-being. We are here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and healing.