Puāwaitanga

Description

Puāwaitanga means to blossom, to flourish, to break through, and is a phone and video counselling service to support people to improve their emotional wellbeing – their hauora.

The service is an alternative to face-to-face counselling for people who are struggling but might have  challenges in accessing traditional counselling. Sessions are private and confidential.

Our diverse team includes fully registered NZAC counsellors, social workers, registered mental health nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, and DAPAANZ practitioners.

Staff

All our staff are trained professionals and counselling sessions are private and confidential.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Visit www.puawaitanga.nz to see information on who is eligible for fully-funded / free sessions, and for information on flexible pricing for a variety of self-funded packages, starting at $145 for self-funded single sessions.

Hours

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sessions can be held any time between 9.00am - 9.00pm (and outside these times as needed) - Puāwaitanga will ‘move mountains’ to work around your busy lives.

Public Holidays: Closed Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Chatham Island Anniversary (1 Dec), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Northland Anniversary (26 Jan), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Nelson Anniversary (2 Feb), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (9 Mar), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Southland Anniversary (7 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), South Canterbury Anniversary (28 Sep), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (23 Oct), Labour Day (26 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (2 Nov), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 9 Jan.
Other: Closed 20 Dec — 21 Dec.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Counselling service - phone and web-based

Flexible phone and video based counselling to support with mental health and wellbeing.
Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Maternal counselling and support

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process
Fully funded (free) sessions: 

If you’re 18+, living in NZ and are a student of:

  • University of Auckland
  • AUT
  • Open Polytechnic
  • University of Otago

Or if you’re referred from Waitaha Canterbury, South Canterbury, Piki, Te Mahi Ako, or West Coast Health.

OR self-funded sessions are available to anyone 18+, living in NZ, for $145. 


To sign up or to find out more, visit the Puāwaitanga website or call Puāwaitanga on 0800 782 999

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Description

Flexible phone and video based counselling to support with mental health and wellbeing.

Additional Details

Phone, Online / virtual / app, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Online Booking URL

https://www.puawaitanga.nz/

Website

www.puawaitanga.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/puawaitanga/