Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Our approach is holistic encompassing the spiritual, emotional and physical nature of people.
CHARLOTTE BELL
Grad Dip Psychotherapy, Dip OT, Cert Bib Couns; Reg Psychotherapist #PB385 MNZCCA (Life Member), Approved by ACC
Charlotte works as a psychotherapist, facilitating the Life Unlimited counselling team.
She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, family issues, sexual and other abuse, eating disorders and addiction.
Charlotte has a special interest in early childhood deficits and abuse (developmental trauma), and how they impact on adult life. Her work is client centred with an integrative gestalt and psychodynamic approach, incorporating a spiritual perspective. She also incorporates psychosomatic integrative psychotherapy. This approach weaves together somatic psychotherapy, developmental needs meeting strategy and lifespan integration.
Charlotte also integrates neurofeedback into her therapy. This approach involves utilising the brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity to train the brain to function in optimal ways. She uses findings from neuroscience which show how trauma in particular interferes with brain development to assist clients to overcome these difficulties.
Charlotte trained in Biblical Counselling with YWAM and in Psychotherapy at AUT. She has also completed the Spiritual Directors Formation Programme with Spiritual Growth Ministries and trained in Neurofeedback with the Neurotherapy Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
CHARLES GRATY
MNZCCA, Adv Dip Couns, Adv Sex Therapy Cert STNZ, Gottman Couples Therapy L2, EFT Trained Level 2, Trained Supervisor, MNZVPA (NZ Violence Prevention Assoc), Appl. Adv Dreamwork Cert.
At present Charles sees clients at “Life Unlimited” in Mount Albert, “Phoenix House Counselling Centre” and in Private Practice in Henderson. Charles is also a registered counsellor for Victims Support New Zealand NZPD (NZ Police).
Charles trained in counselling in London UK and has been working in the field for about 30 years. For the past 15 years he has been working at a men’s agency as a facilitator in living without violence courses and anger management programmes for groups and individuals. He works closely with MOJ (Ministry of Justice), DOC (Department of Corrections), and advocacy in court. His role also includes one on one specialist counselling for men.
Charles has special interests in working with couples, including sexual functioning/difficulties. He uses leading research-based counselling methods which have proved to be highly effective in resolving conflict in couple relationships.
Charles also works in other areas including depression, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, Sexual abuse (Non-ACC) Supervision, dream interpretation and spirituality. He is passionate about working within different cultures and various backgrounds. He receives regular bi-cultural supervision to ensure his work is bi-culturally sensitive and respectful.
Charles works in a relational way with his clients. He believes that if counselling is to be effective it is essential that clients get a strong sense of the “right fit” with their Therapist. He tailors his style and counselling method to what seems to fit for each individual, this can involve being goal focused or just getting alongside people for support. The approach will be determined following the initial assessment you have with him.
For more information, please refer to the website.
Looking forward to working with you.
- Mobile: 021 568 170
- Email: charles@r101counselling.com
- Website: www.r101counselling.com
ANN WELCOME
Therapist/Clinical Supervisor
Trauma-Informed Therapist (Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Deep Brain Reorienting Practitioner)
Member of Dapaanz, NZCCA, ACC Sensitive Claims Therapist
Welcome/Kia Ora
I help individuals navigate the complex and often painful landscapes of trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. These issues often impact on relationships, daily functions and quality of life. My approach is rooted in deep compassion and I use neurobiological based modalities such as Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to support lasting emotional healing and nervous system regulation.
With a focus on the body and brain’s innate capacity to heal, I work with clients to access and process unresolved trauma at a deep, subcortical level—often beneath words and conscious awareness.
Whether you’re struggling with the effects of childhood trauma, recent life events, addiction recovery, or persistent emotional patterns, my goal is to create a safe, attuned space where healing can unfold at your own pace. I believe that beneath the pain is the potential for profound transformation, and it’s an honour to walk alongside you on that journey.
Support with
- life transitions migration issues
- anxiety trauma
- depression behavioural and substance addictions
- loss and grief bereaved by suicide
- stress and feeling overwhelmed
Counselling Approach
Therapeutic Modalities: Trauma Informed Therapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic work, Polyvagal informed, Brainspotting, and Deep Brain Re-orienting.
Zero Fees – Bereaved by Suicide (fully funded by Aoake Te Ra) – can be self referral or other referral
I would like to invite you to contact me about how we can work together in a safe and respectful environment.
- Mobile: 0210 278 3226
- Email: teohann@hotmail.com
- Website: https://www.talkingworks.co.nz/listing/ann-welcome/
HELEN HARRIS
Bachelor of Counselling, Approved by ACC. MNZCCA
Helen sees clients at the Life Unlimited rooms in Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. She works with individuals across a range of issues including life transition, stress and burnout, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and the effects of sexual, spiritual and other abuse. She is approved by ACC for working with sexual abuse issues.
Helen is interested in the effects on our wellbeing from difficult life events such as trauma and prolonged stress, and likes to work with people towards regaining their personal sense of value and engagement in life, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.
LIZ MALUSCHNIG
Reg Comp Nurse, Spiritual Director, Cert. Biblical Counselling, MNZCCA, Celebrant, VCANZ.
Liz lives in Wānaka and offers personal counselling to adults and couples on many issues with a speciality in working with people with cancer and grief.
Liz believes in the power of listening to facilitate healing and reconciliation in relationship with others and to one’s Self.
Liz facilitates the Death Café in Wānaka and has a specialist interest in sustainable death care. With her team ‘Final Acts of Kindness’ she offers home support and guidance to families who choose a natural dying process.
Liz also works as a marriage and funeral celebrant helping couples and families create beautiful and meaningful ceremonies. Click here for more information www.chosen.co.nz
ROSE FRATER
Registered Provisional Member with NZAP, MA Psychodynamic Counselling, University of London. Rose offers individual therapy and sees clients from the Life Unlimited rooms on Dominion Road. Understanding how our past experiences affect us in the present can help bring about change and a more fulfilled life. Therapy with Rose will provide you with a safe space to explore these issues and express your feelings freely.
Rose has a welcoming and gentle manner and brings experience working with low confidence, spiritual crises, life transitions, difficulties in family relationships, depression, anxiety, and emotional distress following pregnancy loss. Rose’s approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, but she gleans wisdom from Internal Family Systems, interpersonal neurobiology, polyvagal theory, and experiential approaches. She also offers neurofeedback to support therapy. Rose incorporates a spiritual perspective into her practice.
Rose trained at Goldsmiths, University of London, and in neurofeedback with the Neurotherapy Institute in Melbourne in 2019. She is currently undergoing the Advanced Clinical Practice pathway with the NZAP. She has previous experience in the charity sector with a focus on maternal mental health and women in prison.
ROB MASON
Dip Tchg., TTC., BD., PG.Dip Ed(Couns)., Cert. Supervision., MNZCCA.
Ph:09 8339829 or Email: rob.mason@xtra.co.nz
Rob sees clients at the Life Unlimited rooms in Mt Albert and also in Massey. He works in a range of areas specializing in male issues, marriage and relationships, anxiety, depression, burnout, life and career transitions and spiritual crisis. He has twenty years of ministry experience, and also has worked in social work, teaching, management, and labouring gangs.
Rob’s training in counselling includes studies with the University of Auckland, Manakau Institute of Technology, Imago Institute for Relationships, International Institute for Emotionally Focused Relationship Counselling, Solutions Unlimited Family Therapy Training (Rick Whiteside), Unitec & New Zealand Center for Supervison & Mentoring, Bible College of New Zealand and Booth College of Mission.
Robs approaches to counselling include Client centered, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Strategic Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy,and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
Rob offers certificated ministry supervision and mentoring for those preparing for ministry, or for persons in ministry situations. He has done graduate study on maintaining wellbeing amidst the complex dynamics of ministry life.
He has assisted tutoring trainee counsellors at Laidlaw College, and offers specialist counselling and supervision for trainee counsellors.
RODGER CHESTERFIELD
MPsychotherapy (Hons), MCom (Hons), BE, PGrad Dip Arts, Grad Dip Health Sciences, Grad Dip Tertiary Teaching, Cert Treaty of Waitangi Studies.
Registered Psychotherapist, PBANZ.
EFT (Emotional Focused Training) externship and the Imago Fundamentals Training in couples therapy have been completed.
Rodger was brought up in a working-class family in New Zealand. Married for over 30 years, he has three adult children and several grandchildren. After graduating from Auckland University he worked in large corporate organisations, and subsequently became a Senior Lecturer at AUT university, teaching in management related subjects. He has also been a small business coach.
Rodger has completed a Masters of Psychotherapy at AUT University and is working as a registered psychotherapist.
Rodger has a Christian world view recognising that spiritual values are important in life. This perspective informs his therapy work. He works with men, women, and couples in a range of age groups from 20’s onwards. He works with clients from a variety of backgrounds having a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, depression, stress, anxiety, significant life changes, spiritual life issues, and relationship difficulties.
Rodger’s approach to therapy begins with understanding the client, building an effective supportive, empathetic relationship, understanding the aspirations of the client, and mutually discovering the approach that will be most beneficial for each client.
Key hallmarks of Rodger’s therapy include ensuring clients feel heard, listening to their story, engaging respectfully and empathetically with client insights, experiences, and feelings.
Rodger has been actively involved in shared leadership at his local church for many years.
Rodger sees clients at Life Unlimited, 415 Dominion Rd, and in Campbells Bay, North Shore.
Contact: Ph / TXT / WhatsApp 021 079 7000
Email: r_chesterfield@outlook.com
BIRGIT WHELAN
Master of Psychotherapy (First Class Honours), Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality (Distinction), BA Hons (Distinction), LLB, BA, Grad Dip Psychotherapy Studies, Fitness Instructor and Exercise to Music Instructor (Premier Fitness, UK).
Registered Psychotherapist (PBANZ).
Birgit offers warm and supportive psychotherapy for individuals, and has a gentle, sensitive approach.
Psychodynamically trained, Birgit assists her clients with an exploration of their particular experiences and challenges, in a way which seeks greater self-understanding, and the possibility of constructive change and growth.
Birgit’s academic and vocational background is diverse, and includes training in the areas of spirituality, ministry, and health and fitness. This learning also informs her therapeutic approach, which is integrative of the spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of human experience.
Her areas of special interest include relationships and attachment, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, grief and loss, stress and burnout, care-giver stress and burnout, depression and anxiety, perfectionism and shame, relationship with God and spirituality, dreams, spiritual crises, deconstruction or reconstruction of faith, spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, life transitions, self esteem and confidence, women’s issues, personal purpose, meaning and growth.
Birgit is currently working in person (in rooms on the North Shore in Auckland) and online.
If you would like to get in touch with Birgit to arrange a meeting, please feel welcome to email her at the address below.
Contact email: bwpsychotherapy@gmail.com
KAREN RIC-HANSEN
BTH, BBA, Dip. Interior Design, BCouns.
Provisional Member of NZCCA
Karen completed her Bachelor of Counselling at Laidlaw College and sees clients at the Life Unlimited rooms in Dominion Road. Trained in person-centred and narrative therapy, she believes in the power of listening and a holistic approach to counselling.
Karen works with individuals and is passionate about supporting clients as they explore their stories and experiences, offering a non-judgmental, empathic and safe space.
Karen has a background in art and interior design and has worked in pastoral ministry for several years. Originally from Belgium, she spent many years in various parts of Africa before coming to New Zealand. Karen is married and has two teenage children.
Email: counselling.krh@gmail.com
DIANNE BRADFORD
MBA, BCouns.
Provisional Member, NZCCA
Dianne holds a Bachelor of Counselling from Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland, and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia. She sees clients both in person at the Life Unlimited rooms on Dominion Road, Mt Eden, and online throughout New Zealand.
Dianne is passionate about supporting women and young women (12+) through life’s challenges. She is dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and compassionate space where women can feel heard, valued, build resilience, and rediscover hope. Whether navigating anxiety, grief, relationships, life transitions, or faith questions, Dianne walks alongside clients with gentleness and respect.
She is trained in several counselling modalities, most commonly drawing on person-centred therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Dianne also offers the option to integrate Christian faith and biblical principles into sessions, drawing on values such as grace, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and identity in Christ. Her faith-informed approach supports clients to explore spiritual questions, deepen their relationship with God, or find healing through prayer and Scripture—always guided by the client’s comfort and preferences.
Alongside her counselling work, Dianne brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the corporate sector, equipping her with valuable insight into workplace stress, burnout, and the complexities of managing both personal and professional roles.
Availability:
In-person and online sessions
Mon–Thu: 6:30–7:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00–11:00 am
Email: dianne.lifecounselling@gmail.com
NATALIE HOPPER
B.ApTheol, Grad Dip Tch, M. Ed, Grad Dip Psychotherapy
Natalie is a counsellor-in-training in the final year of her Master of Counselling with the University of Auckland. She works with adults and older adolescents, offering a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Natalie’s approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing from a range of therapeutic models to suit your needs.
Some areas Natale has experience in include:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and low mood
- Relationship challenges (trained in EFT for couples)
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and difficult life experience
nataliehoppertherapy@gmail.com
www.nataliehopper.com
