Stay in love for longer.
Restore your most important relationships.
In person & online options available
All relationships need a bit of extra work now and then.
We can help guide your's back to health.
Key areas we help with:
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Affair Recovery
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Improving Communication
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Managing Conflict
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Re-establishing Shared Dreams and Goals
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Improving Friendship
We can help you with addiction
Is counselling right for you?
Your journey is important. Sometimes life trips us up and we need help to move forward.
No matter what you're going through (relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger etc), we will walk with you to help you discover the solution to your particular struggles.
What does this look like?
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We provide a confidential and non-judgemental place to share your story
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We assess your strengths and challenges and provide tools to help you overcome obstacles
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We can help you set goals, change behaviour, and improve your life
Appointments are available in the evenings and Saturday mornings in person (South Auckland region) and online if required.
If you are not sure if counselling could benefit you, check out more FAQs or get in contact for a free consultation where we can chat about your situation.
If you're feeling suicidal please call:
Lifeline New Zealand
0800 543 354
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Garey Clark
Counsellor & Relationship Therapist
Our lead therapist has a lifetime of experience and is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families to thrive.
Garey has trained in:
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): recognised as being helpful for depression and anxiety
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Narrative Therapy: effective in working with issues such as anger, rejection, sexual addiction
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Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT): effective in helping couples develop and improve their relationships
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Providing supervision to those in helping professions such as church workers and pastors
Garey has experience working in a pastoral setting for 20+ years. He also is a provisional member of NZAC (NZ Association of Counsellors) and member of NZCEFT (NZ Community of Emotional Focused Therapists)
Book an appointment now, or if still unsure, get in contact for a free consultation.
Qualifications: BComm, BTheol, BCounselling, Cert Supervision, Cert Domestic Violence, Cert Tertiary Teaching, Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT (Externship Level), Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1, Provisional Member of NZAC. Trained at Auckland University, Manukau Institute of Technology & Bethlehem Tertiary Institute.
How many sessions do I need?
The number of counselling sessions will be dependent on many things, including, the nature of the issue and the level of the effect of the issue on the individual person. After the first visit your counsellor will be able to give you an idea of the number of sessions that will be required in a more detailed way.
How long do sessions take?
Individual sessions are generally 1 hour long.
How much does counselling cost?
Cancellation Policy
Notice of change or cancellation of appointment is necessary and appreciated. Your time slot is reserved exclusively for you, so please arrive promptly to obtain your full session. If you are unable to attend an appointment, a 36-hour cancellation notice is required so that someone else may be given that time slot. Half the fee is payable if you cancel within the 36 hour period. If you must cancel or reschedule due to an emergency, please notify us as soon as possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
10 out of 10 for feeling heard and understood and working on what I want to talk about.
Thanks for your God-centred support during a trying time. Your considered understanding, empathy and guidance was so helpful. You also challenged me to think about myself, my feelings and how these may have an impact on my relationships with others and how to ensure these were channeled to help my relationships.
Really appreciate everything you have done, Garey.
Garey creates warm, genuine, and engaging relationships with his clients. He is able to form rapport readily, and puts clients at ease.