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Parenting counselling
Barnardos
For general enquiries, phone 0800‑BARNARDOS or 0800-227-627.
- Family support workers and counsellors available.
- Parent education.
Catholic Social Services
Phone (03) 379-0012.
Catholic Social Services website
- Individual, couple and family counselling for young people and adults, at no cost to anyone in need.
Family Works – Presbyterian Support – Campbell Centre
Phone 0800-477-874.
- Social workers, counsellors and group educators who can provide individual family and group support, counselling and education.
Purapura Whetu
Helpline 0800-4-WHETU (0800-494-388). Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
General phone (03) 379-8001.
- Kaupapa Māori mental health team. Free counselling for all ages.
Other services
You can find a counsellor through the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) or the Family Services Directory. Some counsellors offer funded or subsidised treatment but you may have to pay part or all of the cost.
Some employers offer employee assistance programmes (EAP). An EAP is a confidential service that your employer pays for. The programme has qualified, registered and experienced professionals who can help you and your immediate whānau/family talk through issues that may be affecting your wellbeing or your ability to do your job. Talk to your manager or human resources representative about whether your employer offers an EAP.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed May 2021.
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