Therapy tailored for you

Whatever your goals, you are welcome to have a therapeutic conversation with me to work through big or small problems and improve your quality of 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.

Finding strategies/solutions for:

• depression, low mood, burnout

• anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

• confidence, self-respect, identity, sexuality

• neurodiversity, autism spectrum, “ADHD”

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

• lingering physical trauma such as work or sport injuries

• trauma such as sexual harm, recipients of bullying, or domestic harm

• relationship problems, communication, isolation

• challenges with eating, “OCD”, body dysmorphia

• addictions or harmful survival strategies, self-harm

How I work with a narrative therapy approach

I'm committed to offering a holistic/meta worldview to help you achieve your preferred outcome. I collaborate with clients to discover helpful stories about themselves, making their skills and resources relevant to outwit the problems that affect them.

I depart from mainstream therapies by offering a different way to talk and think about life's problems. Like questioning the idea of ‘normal’, being wary of labels, and taking a nuanced view 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 about your stories, not mine, I take steps to suspend biases and opinions and refrain from giving advice (unless you specifically ask). Instead, I take a curious, optimistic perspective on people’s intentions and uncover treasured aspects of their stories.

About me

Kia ora, my name is Fabian. As a 47-year-old Kiwi-Asian, I have diverse experience living between countries and cultures in Aotearoa, and I currently live in Waitākere and consider myself Tangata Tiriti. I have worked in the architectural, landscaping, military, music, food and beverage, educational, and health and wellness industries. I teach Tai Chi and practice Flinchlock Release (somatic/body trauma support).

 Clients describe me as down-to-earth, and I approach our sessions with warmth, sincerity, and, when appropriate, with humour. I can engage with many conversations, from everyday yarns to geeky and philosophical topics. I welcome a brief phone call so I can introduce myself and answer any questions you may have about how I work. That might give you a chance to see if I am a good fit for you.

Qualifications:

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

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

• Experience in mental health, self-development, and community resilience since 2012.

I practise from:

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

• Te Atatu Peninsula on Tuesdays (click here)

• Online video call on these 5 days

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

Prices

• Individual client’s session

  $125 (no GST, may include support persons without extra charge)

• Combined couple’s or family therapy session

  $200 (no GST)

  4 to 6 sessions are recommended at 1 or 2 week intervals. Most clients quickly gain the clarity they need, notice changes, and seldom need to return for regular long-term sessions - unless they prefer extra support implementing changes. Why? Because if the therapy I offer works, you won’t need my services for long.

  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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