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Shirley
BSW Hons, SWRB, ANZSWDirector, Social Work, Counsellor, Parent/family supportPosition
I am a qualified Social Worker (BSW Hons) with mental health, counselling, and family work experience. I am registered with the Social Work Registration Board with a current practice certificate. I am also a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers.
I have over 16 years’ experience working with neurodiverse children, and those with developmental, learning and behaviour difficulties. This includes supporting families with children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorders and Autism. And have worked for the Waitemata District Health Board Community Mental Health Services, supporting clients and their families work through difficult times which impact their wellbeing.
During the past 3 years my focus has been on supporting families through life transitions, difficult family relationships and children with high and complex needs.
I work from a Strengths based perspective which emphasises people's strengths and self-determination. I believe people have the innate capacity, skills, knowledge, and potential qualities to achieve their goals. All of which are often untapped. My role is to provide a platform for self-discovery, to encourage changed and support clients as they work toward achieving their goals.
Jacquie
DipPC, MNZACCounsellor, Youth Mentor, Programme facilitator
I am a qualifed counsellor (DipPC) who has experience working with youth, individuals, couples and families in crisis. My desire is to be a positive influence and role model to the people that I work with and to help them to change their life in positive ways.
My work experience includes working within family supported living, age care, palliative care. As well as general counselling, youth mentoring and group facilitation.
For the past 2 years I have worked within a community non-profit organisations provide counselling, education and support for people of all ages.
I facilitated the following programmes:
~ Anxiety and Depression programme,
~ Take Charge of your Life programme (Designed & facilitate),
~ Heart for Youth Celebrating Life in Recovery,
~ Women and teenagers Self-development and life skills.
I have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to meet the client where they are at and to hold them.
My role is to empower clients with their decision making and work towards their goals.