Counselling tailored for you

Whatever your goals, you are welcome to a therapeutic conversation with me to overcome big or small problems and improve the quality of your life. We often examine the root of issues rather than the symptoms.

I specialise in helping people improve their relationships, build a sense of self, overcome trauma, organise overthinking (resulting in depression and anxiety), and achieve work/home/life balance, etc. I work collaboratively with youth and adults individually, and also offer couples and family therapy.

Due to my background, males of all ages, people from minority cultures, and those who defy 'normal' tend to be comfortable relating with me. On the other hand, I am quite capable of establishing common ground with anyone or with any story they bring.

My experience includes working with:

  • depression, low mood

  • anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

  • confidence, self-respect, identity, sexuality

  • neuro-diversity, autism spectrum, “ADHD”

  • loss of loved ones, loss of work, loss of health

  • lingering trauma such as injuries, sexual harm, recipients of bullying

  • relationship problems, communication, isolation, fitting in

  • challenges with eating, “OCD”, body dysmorphia

  • addictions or harmful survival strategies, self harm

  • Anything labelled “disordered”

 
 

Counselling with a narrative therapy approach

Narrative therapy offers a holistic worldview to help you achieve your preferred outcome. Narrative therapists collaborate with clients to discover helpful stories about themselves, making their skills and resources relevant to outwit the problems that affect them.

Narrative therapy is an alternative to mainstream talk therapy for individual, couples and families. It offers a different way of talking and thinking about the problems in life. Like questioning the idea of ‘normal’, being suspicious of using labels, and taking a nuanced understanding of every unique life experience.

As a client, you are in the driver’s seat and I’m accompanying you with a map. Because a counselling session is all about your stories and not about mine, I take steps to suspend all biases and opinions and refrain from providing advise. Instead, I choose to take a curious and optimistic perspective about people’s intentions and uncover treasured aspects of their stories.

 
 

About me

 
 

Kia ora, my name is Fabian. I have a diverse experience of living between countries and cultures in Aotearoa, and I currently live in Waitakere. For the past 7 years, I have worked with adults and young people on their journeys with mental health. I have held roles as a wellbeing coach, community builder, teacher, designer, landscaper, musician, nutritionist and chef. These add to a holistic worldview that guides my work.

Although individual clients make the majority of my clients, I also work with couples, families and larger groups. I bring experience working within the mental health system as well as the high school system.

 I am easy to get along with and I approach our sessions with warmth, sincerity, and when appropriate, with humour. I welcome a brief phone call so I can introduce myself and address any concerns you may have. That might give you a chance to see if I am a good fit for you.

Qualifications:

  • Te Whatu Ora accredited member of New Zealand Associations of Counsellors (MNZAC)

  • Master of Counselling (1st Hons) - University of Waikato

I practise from:

  • Oratia (West Coast Road - click here) on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

  • Te Atatu Peninsula on Tuesdays (click here)

  • Online video call on these 4 days

  • Time slots are 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm (other times may be available by arrangement)

Te Atatu counselling space

Oratia counselling space

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Prices

  • Individual client’s session

    $125 (may include support persons without extra charge)

  • Combined couple’s or family therapy session

    $200 (may include separate individual sessions)

    4 to 6 sessions are recommended at 1 or 2 week intervals. Most clients (without severe or complex problems) notice changes quickly and seldom require returning for regular long term sessions. Long term clients may be offered a discounted rate.

    Pre-funded (free) counselling with me may be available from these GPs

  • Avondale Health Centre

  • Avondale Family Doctor

  • The Good Medicine Clinic

  • Dominion Medical Centre

  • Glenavon Doctor’s Surgery

  • Mt Albert Medical Centre

  • Prana Family Health

  • Teo Medical Centre

  • 3 Kings Accident & Medical Centre

  • 3 Kings Family Medical Centre

  • The Good Medicine Clinic

    Pre-funded (free) counselling with me may also be available from

  • Te Puna Manawa HealthWest YouthHub (click here)

  • Ignite Aotearoa (click here)

    Subsidised counselling may be available from

  • WINZ (disability allowance for counselling - click here)

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