NZAPP - New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology

I work with people who are recovering from trauma, having relationship issues, are looking for life development or change, are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, work and life stresses, and maternal mental health.

I have been in practice for more than 20 years and specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for individuals, couples and families. I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, phobia. trauma and grief. I utilise a range of modalities that include Neuroscience evidence based techniques like BWRT, Brief Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness.

Sarel – Registered Counsellor in Hamilton offering face-to-face support for trauma, relationship and sexual abuse, career and general mental health concerns. Using CBT, Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, alongside Māori supervision and Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sarel provides a safe, welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and support your journey toward healing and personal growth.

Tired of living in your head? I work with overthinkers, people pleasers, and ADHDers who look fine on the outside but feel quietly exhausted on the inside. Maybe you've spent years managing everyone else’s emotions while your own needs got buried. Together, we'll work toward your most authentic self – the one who feels grounded in their emotions, secure in their relationships, and confident in themselves.

Sarel – Registered Counsellor in Tauranga offering face-to-face support for trauma, relationship and sexual abuse, career and general mental health concerns. Using CBT, Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, alongside Māori supervision and Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sarel provides a safe, welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and support your journey toward healing and personal growth.

I offer in-person counselling for individuals and couples from a cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, also worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth. My areas of interest include couples therapy, migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns.