1-on-1 Counselling
Anger
Depression
Gender Issues
Loss & Grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual Identity
Stress & Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Gender Issues
Loss & Grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual Identity
Stress & Anxiety
Our Counsellors:
- Talking through your issues, problems or worries with a qualified trained professional.
- Exploring new ways of thinking and/or behaving
- Getting support in times of need
How we work:
If you feel some counselling would help you, then please contact us for further information.
A Body Positive staff member will make the initial appointment and thereafter appointments are co-ordinated by yourself, the counsellor and the receptionist.
Each session is normally between 50-60mins long and you can work out with your counsellor how often you will need to attend.
A Body Positive staff member will make the initial appointment and thereafter appointments are co-ordinated by yourself, the counsellor and the receptionist.
Each session is normally between 50-60mins long and you can work out with your counsellor how often you will need to attend.
Cost:
Counselling is provided at Body Positive in Auckland to our members via the Positive Health Scheme. The normal cost is $60 per session.
For Positive Health members who currently receive support from Work & Income (WINZ):
- Body Positive will apply on your behalf, to have the cost of the first 10 sessions per year funded via WINZ.
- If further sessions are required after the initial 10 sessions, we will apply to WINZ again for this (WINZ may fund up to an additional 20 sessions per year depending on the need of the client)
- Counselling sessions will only begin after approval from WINZ has been given.
For Positive Health members who DO NOT currently receive any support from Work & Income (WINZ):
- Positive Health will pay $40 per session, towards the first 10 counselling sessions per year.
- Members will be required to contribute the additional $20 per session - this additional fee may be lowered or waived at the discretion of the counsellor, depending on the members current needs and situation.
Our Counsellors:
All our Counsellors are fully registered professionals of the NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors) or DAAPANZ (The Addiction Practitioners' Association, Aotearoa, New Zealand). All information gathered is kept confidential in accordance with legal and ethical regulations and clinical best practice guidelines.
Auckland
Tre Mauritz
Tre Mauritz
I've been working at Body Positive since 2009 and originally came here on a student placement to complete a Diploma in Counselling. Over the years I've carried on with my education to complete a Bachelor of Counselling and now I'm working towards a Master of Counselling at Auckland University.
The uniqueness of Body Positive is that it is an agency built on supporting people living with HIV and is community based, offering many layers of support. I love the work I do as a counsellor as I can see that I'm part of the story in helping people successfully live with HIV. My work with clients is varied and incorporates the many different stages in their journey, from the moment they are diagnosed as living with HIV, and the range of feelings that come with this, to when they might be deciding to start medication and exploring the extra responsibilities that can come with this.
My role at Body Positive includes me going out into the community providing HIV rapid testing. From my perspective, it's about keeping my community safe and I enjoy this part of my role immensely. I see these clinics as a time to openly check-in with people about their sexual activities and to provide support and education.
In my role as a counsellor, I believe a therapeutic relationship based on confidentiality is paramount for the counselling process. I work holistically, incorporating all aspects of the person's life, so they can decide if there are areas in which they would like to change, as well as celebrating the areas of their lives that they're proud of. I see each client's journey as being unique, so I tailor the sessions around them with an objective of creating a safe place to fully explore all aspects of their self.
The uniqueness of Body Positive is that it is an agency built on supporting people living with HIV and is community based, offering many layers of support. I love the work I do as a counsellor as I can see that I'm part of the story in helping people successfully live with HIV. My work with clients is varied and incorporates the many different stages in their journey, from the moment they are diagnosed as living with HIV, and the range of feelings that come with this, to when they might be deciding to start medication and exploring the extra responsibilities that can come with this.
My role at Body Positive includes me going out into the community providing HIV rapid testing. From my perspective, it's about keeping my community safe and I enjoy this part of my role immensely. I see these clinics as a time to openly check-in with people about their sexual activities and to provide support and education.
In my role as a counsellor, I believe a therapeutic relationship based on confidentiality is paramount for the counselling process. I work holistically, incorporating all aspects of the person's life, so they can decide if there are areas in which they would like to change, as well as celebrating the areas of their lives that they're proud of. I see each client's journey as being unique, so I tailor the sessions around them with an objective of creating a safe place to fully explore all aspects of their self.
James Slawson
James Slawson
Over the last three years I have worked at Body Positive Inc, counselling those that are both living with HIV as well as working with those that are experiencing problems around high risk sexual behaviours, addiction and other difficulties.
My counselling services are for anyone who is searching for help with answers to problems that they feel unable to cope with on their own. I offer you empathetic and non judgemental counselling in a safe place. Together we can talk about, and explore any issue that you find troubling.
I will listen to you without judgment or criticising and together we will help you find your answers and move forward with the time and space to talk and reflect.
It is my aim to help you make changes that will lead you to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
I work predominantly from a client centred and collaborative approach but I also include aspects of narrative therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. I have an openness and willingness to adapt these approaches to suit the client and their needs.
I specialise in working with a diverse range of people from different cultures with a wide range of issues and circumstances.
My areas of special interest are:
LGBTI, , HIV, gender and sexuality, identity, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationships, self esteem, isolation and loneliness.
My counselling services are for anyone who is searching for help with answers to problems that they feel unable to cope with on their own. I offer you empathetic and non judgemental counselling in a safe place. Together we can talk about, and explore any issue that you find troubling.
I will listen to you without judgment or criticising and together we will help you find your answers and move forward with the time and space to talk and reflect.
It is my aim to help you make changes that will lead you to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
I work predominantly from a client centred and collaborative approach but I also include aspects of narrative therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. I have an openness and willingness to adapt these approaches to suit the client and their needs.
I specialise in working with a diverse range of people from different cultures with a wide range of issues and circumstances.
My areas of special interest are:
LGBTI, , HIV, gender and sexuality, identity, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationships, self esteem, isolation and loneliness.
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