Hello, I am Serena Walker, Counselling Psychologist.
It is my belief that every person has the power within to make the changes they want to see in their lives. It is just that sometimes they need help finding that power. My goal is to assist you to find your own way to living the life as rich and full in meaning as you want, whilst acknowledging that there are going to be times when this is very difficult and times of pain and suffering. I believe therapy can be a little like this also, sometimes it is vibrant, rich and full and at other times charged with uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, loneliness and helplessness.
I am experienced in working with clients who have a history of trauma and abuse and or are having issues with depression, anxiety, worry, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobias, or relationship difficulties including fertility concerns. I work with adults and couples using a range of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative and Play Therapy. I don’t use one modality specifically for any given client, rather we will work out what works best for you and take it from there.
I am a registered ACC provider for both therapy and assessment under the sensitive claims service (ISSC).
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology from AUT, a Masters degree in Psychology from AUT and also a Psychology Masters degree from Canterbury University.
I am registered within the Counselling Psychology scope of practice with the Psychology Board of New Zealand and am a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. I am also a member of the Institute of Counselling Psychology.
Appointments
To make an enquiry or book an appointment you can email me here or call me on 021 500 404.
Fees
Individual therapy sessions are $180 (incl GST) per hour. Couple therapy sessions are $220 (incl GST) per hour.
If you miss a session without cancelling or with less than 24 hours notice, you may be asked to pay a cancellation fee of 50%. If you are seeking ACC sensitive claims counselling, this is fully covered by ACC and no top up fee is required.
It is my belief that every person has the power within to make the changes they want to see in their lives. It is just that sometimes they need help finding that power. My goal is to assist you to find your own way to living the life as rich and full in meaning as you want, whilst acknowledging that there are going to be times when this is very difficult and times of pain and suffering. I believe therapy can be a little like this also, sometimes it is vibrant, rich and full and at other times charged with uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, loneliness and helplessness.
I am experienced in working with clients who have a history of trauma and abuse and or are having issues with depression, anxiety, worry, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobias, or relationship difficulties including fertility concerns. I work with adults and couples using a range of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative and Play Therapy. I don’t use one modality specifically for any given client, rather we will work out what works best for you and take it from there.
I am a registered ACC provider for both therapy and assessment under the sensitive claims service (ISSC).
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology from AUT, a Masters degree in Psychology from AUT and also a Psychology Masters degree from Canterbury University.
I am registered within the Counselling Psychology scope of practice with the Psychology Board of New Zealand and am a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. I am also a member of the Institute of Counselling Psychology.
Appointments
To make an enquiry or book an appointment you can email me here or call me on 021 500 404.
Fees
Individual therapy sessions are $180 (incl GST) per hour. Couple therapy sessions are $220 (incl GST) per hour.
If you miss a session without cancelling or with less than 24 hours notice, you may be asked to pay a cancellation fee of 50%. If you are seeking ACC sensitive claims counselling, this is fully covered by ACC and no top up fee is required.