About Us

Mandie Stewart – Counselling Psychologist

When life feels like a struggle, therapeutic support can be helpful. I am committed to nurturing the uniqueness of every client and to providing an environment where you feel safe enough to get the support you need.

Experience

I work alongside adolescents and adults, specialising in, burnout, stress, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety related disorders, and mood disorders. Improving interpersonal skills, such as assertiveness, strengthening life direction, and working through presentations like, imposter syndrome, also common to my work. Being ex-military, I have a special interest in the wellbeing of Frontline workers, in particular, Military mental wellbeing as well as teaching psychological wellbeing in the workplace. Having connected with many walks of life, I have a genuine curiosity and interest and peoples’ life stories and bring a deep sense of empathy and compassion to my work.

Therapy Training

The therapeutic approaches that I am trained in are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), working with your thought processes and belief systems, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I use an evidenced based approach that will best suit your needs.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology.
• Master of Health Science in Psychology.

Professional Membership

• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.
• Member of the Institute of Counselling Psychology.

Fees

Individual therapy sessions are $210 per session. Initial assessment $260.

Locations

I work predominantly online.
Home office option available on a case-by-case basis in the Whenuapai area.

To make an enquiry or book an appointment you’re welcome to phone, text or email.

Phone/Text: 021 298 2482 or
Email me: [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you!

Michelle Lenaarts – Counselling Psychologist

Life can sometimes throw us challenges which can be difficult to cope with. I am here to help you through these times. I provide a warm, supportive and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to get the help you need.
We will work together to identify what’s causing these and give you skills to manage your difficulties now and, in the future, so you’ll be better prepared to live the life you want.

Experience

I work with adults, adolescents, and children who experience a variety of difficulties. I help people with worry, anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, work life balance. With my background as a high-performance sportsperson, I have a keen interest in working with athletes. Particularly supporting them to get into the right mindset so they can perform to their maximum.

Therapy Training

I use a range of therapeutic approaches that will best support my clients, These include; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Self-Compassion and Mindfulness based interventions.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology.
• Master of Health Science in Psychology.
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Sports Science).

Professional Membership

• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.
• Member of the Institute of Counselling Psychology.

Fees

Individual therapy sessions are $210 per session. Initial assessment $260.

Locations

I work in St Heliers, Ellerslie and online.

St Heliers – 188 St Heliers Bay Road, Eastmed, St Heliers. View on Map
Ellerslie – 411 Great South Rd, Ellerslie. View on Map

To make an enquiry or book an appointment you can phone, text or email.

Phone/Text: 021 625 628 or
Email me: [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you!