Our services may include (but are not limited to) psychological assessment, counselling/therapy, support, training, clinical supervision, psycho-education, therapeutic group work, family/relationship therapy, at individual, family/whanau, organisational and strategic levels.My vision is for people who are experiencing or have had difficulties in their lives to have the opportunity to access the services they require to assist them to independence and mental wellbeing.
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Family Court Counselling - We have skilled, experienced and well training relationship counsellors and psychologists approved by the ministry of justice to provide counselling in family courts. This includes relationship counselling, therapy for those involved in custody disputes and making arrangements for day to day care of children.
Psychological Assessment and Treatment/Psychotherapy - working with adults with a wide range of mental health issues. She is a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. She travels from Wellington to Invercargill to conduct supported assessments for ACC Sensitive Claims (adults over 20 years)
Clinical Supervision - Clinical supervision is a special type of professional support that develops and enhances the practice of the professional keeping them and their clients safe. All of South Coast Psychology practitioners receive clinical supervision. Some clinicians provide clinical supervision.
Counselling & Psychotherapy - We have qualified counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers providing counselling and psychotherapy services.
Group Therapy - Group therapy includes skills groups and psychotherapy groups. ACC approved group therapy programmes are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy groups.
Education, Training and Consultancy - We have experienced trainers who provide education and training programmes, for teams and individuals, and consultation to professionals in relation to a wide range of topics.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.