Welcome and thank you for being here.
If you are new to counselling therapy, the Taūla Clinic offers a safe and confidential space to connect and talk about concerns or difficulties that you may be experiencing. Our qualified therapists are here to support you to explore your situation and find valuable ways that meet your therapeutic needs and goals.
Here at the Taūla Clinic, we aim to work in a warm, collaborative and empowering way with you, to find solutions that work for you. This will include building your ability and confidence to understand and manage problems in ways that are meaningful and workable for you, now and in the future.
At the Taūla Clinic, we aim to provide professional counselling and psychological services that are client-centered and therapeutic. If you would like to know more about the services we offer, please see the services we offer here and feel free to get in touch.
Counselling Therapy
Counselling Therapy is a safe and confidential place to discuss any problems or concerns that you may be experiencing. At the Taūla Clinic we will explore your concerns using therapeutic techniques and approaches, with the aim of building your knowledge, confidence and ability to manage in ways that work for you.
Reflective Practice is an important component of professional development that helps to ensure ethical and quality service provision. The Taūla Clinic can provide professional, and evidence-based training and support to build awareness, professional practice competence, and confidence in your workforce.
Specializing in Pacific cultural competence in the Aotearoa New Zealand context, Taula Clinic provides empirical and evidence-based knowledge, collaborative approaches and an understanding of Pacific cultures and world views.
All support is tailored to match specific needs and requirements of our clients and community partners.
Other Useful Resources
From the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation website (and others) :
A list of National Support Groups.
A list of Apps, E-Therapy and Guided Self-help approaches.
Link to Find a GP or Counselor here.
A list of national helplines here.
An A-Z list (diagnosis)
A Guide to Talking Therapies in New Zealand.
Talking Therapies for Pacific People
The New Zealand Association of Counselors (NZAC) Website
Child & Family Services:
Covid 19 Information & Support
Grief and loss support
Youth Mental Health Support:
Depression Information and Support:
Other Support Services:
Pacific Family Partnership Foundation
Ministry of Health - Disability Support Services
Health and Disability Commission - Code of Rights
EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
New Zealand local Police Contacts
The New Zealand Psychological Society
The New Zealand Psychologists Board
IF YOU ARE IN A CRISIS
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If you or someone else is at serious risk of harm, contact the police immediately. Dial 111.
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Or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department
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Contact your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team in emergencies. Healthline will be able to direct your call: 0800 611 116
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Or if you need to talk to someone, contact:
Need to talk
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counselor.
0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999
Free text 4357 (HELP)
0800 376 63
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
See here for other free helplines that may meet your needs.