About
The Taūla Clinic
Throughout life each of us will experience situations that challenge us, and most of the time we will work through these challenges on our own and continue on in life without too much hassle. At other times, some challenges will leave us feeling confused, unsettled, overwhelmed or stuck. Counselling therapy at the Taūla Clinic offers therapeutic services that can support you through life's challenges, changes and uncertainties.
At the Taūla Clinic, your therapist will collaborate with you (at your pace) to identify your therapeutic needs and goals and discuss how therapy may be helpful for you. The role of your therapist is primarily as a professional listener and a collaborator alongside your journey. Guided by your goals, our therapists will provide therapeutic rapport, skills and techniques to support you to meet your identified needs.
Our name Taūla means anchor and is derived from Vagahau Niue, the language of Polynesian people from the Island of Niue in the South Pacific. The Taūla Clinic aims to provide a safe space (harbor) where you can metaphorically anchor down during challenging times. In therapeutic work, an anchor will also represent the knowledge, actions and values that you engage to hold steady in unsettling situations or uncertain times. In collaboration with your trained therapist, your identified anchors are explored to understand, guide and strengthen your ability to cope when faced with challenges, by promoting awareness, choice, calm and clarity.
Our areas of interest include:
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Anxiety & Depression
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Stress and burnout
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Trauma recovery - including ACC funded therapy
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Health and Disability focused behavioral support
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Youth Health and well-being
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Domestic Violence
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Parenting and family concerns
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Foster parenting
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Neurodiversity
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Understanding and managing challenging behaviors
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Workforce development training
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Workplace challenges
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Career and study issues
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Difficulties related to cross-cultural contexts
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Cultural Supervision
Introducing
Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Kia Orana, Taloha ni,
Fakatalofa, Ia orana, Halo Olaketa, Noa’ia ‘e Mauri, Aloha & Warm Pacific Greetings.
Thank you for being here. It is my absolute pleasure and privilege to lead the Taūla Clinic.
As a therapist, I offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach that incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities and core principles. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed and holistic, and can include therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and an Acceptance and Commitment approach. This means that in therapy, I work collaboratively with my clients, using specific therapeutic techniques, to find workable solutions that meet their needs and goals. As your Therapist, I will collaborate with you on your journey, in a way that is healing and meaningful.
A little bit about me, I am mostly of Niue descent, with ancestry linked to Fiji, Samoa and Ireland. I am married to Augustine and we are blessed with 3 sons. I was born and raised in New Zealand, and have also lived on Niue Island and in the Fiji Islands. I attained my qualifications from both overseas and New Zealand, with my most recent postgraduate degrees earned from the University of Auckland and Massey University. My work experience includes roles within the Health and Disability sectors, Education, Youth Services, and Workforce development within Government and Non-Government Organizations. Alongside the Taūla Clinic, I provide Clinical advice for a Pacific-focused disability advocacy service and also hold a psychologist role with a specialist education provider located in Auckland.
As a practitioner, I am guided by my key values of empathy, authenticity, partnership, respect and values-based living. My approach is to build strong therapeutic relationships and create a non-judgmental, safe space for trust, openness and reflection as I believe these are the core conditions for effective therapeutic service whether in individual therapy or organizational settings. My work, alongside my network of therapists, is to honor your journey, and support you to achieve your goals.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Fakaaue lahi mahaki, Malo 'aupito, Faafetai tele lava, Vinaka vakalevu, Meitaki, Fakafetai, Ko raba, Mahalo iā 'oe, Nga mihi nui.
Anne-Marie Erick
Training Education
Anne-Marie Erick originally began her training as a Counselor in 2000, completing a 3-year degree (2002) in Applied Psychology focusing on Community Health and Counselling, alongside a minor degree in Industrial Relations Management. Over the past 20 years, Anne-Marie has advanced her knowledge, skills and competence as a scholar-practitioner, gaining experience in the Health and Disability sectors, Education, Youth Development, Social Services, Mental Health and Service Delivery roles, within NGO and Government services. Today, Anne-Marie is delighted to offer therapeutic services as a New Zealand Registered Psychologist and experienced Counsellor.
Qualifications
2021 - 2021
PGDipPP - Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2018 - 2020
MCouns (Hons) - Master of Counselling, University of Auckland, New Zealand
2015 - 2017
PostgradCounsTh (Merit) - Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling Theory, University of Auckland, New Zealand
2015
Certificate in Family Partnership Model Training. Ministry of Social Development, NZ
2012
Certificate in Applied Leadership (12 Weeks). Tai Poutini Polytechnic, NZ
2010 - 2011
PostgradCertHlthSc - Postgraduate Certificate Health Sciences, Youth Health Specialization. University of Auckland, New Zealand
2000 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Applied Psychology and Industrial Relations Management. University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands.
Other relevant training (recent):
- Kalisi Model of Pacific health and well-being, Auckland (Jan 2024) with Leota Dr. Lisi Petaia & Dr. Karl Pulotu-Endemann.
- Trauma Informed Certificate for Coaches, The Center for Healing (March 2024)
- Exploring Culturally Based Trauma & Adversity with EMDR, The EMDR Academy (March 2024)
-Part 2B EMDR Basic Training -EMDRAA & EMDRNZ accredited with Vania Miteva & Dr. Leisa Davina (August 2023)
- The Pōwhiri, Pūrakau and Motivational Interviewing with Youth, Emerging Adults and Adults: Paddling and Flying to New Horizons: 15,16,29,30 Sept 2022. Tipene Pickett, Grow Ltd.
- Befriending your Nervous System: A practical workshop on working with Polyvagal Theory - Auckland. 28 Sep 2022, Dr. Suzanne Henwood, Grow Ltd.
- Advanced Suicide Risk Management - Advanced Suicide Risk Management & Triage Training (2022). Dr. Louisa Walker, Grow Ltd.
- Understanding Autism, Altogether Autism (2022)
- Psychological First Aid Training, St. Johns, Auckland (2021)
- Skills for working with Borderline Personality Disorder, Diane Clare, Grow Ltd, (2021)
- MAYBO Physical Holds Trainin, (2021)
- Positive Behavior Support Practitioners Training, BILD, Auckland (2020)
- Supervision Training with Michael Durrant (2019)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for High Distress/ Crisis, Auckland (2019)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Anxiety, Auckland (2019)
- EMDR basic training, accredited by EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA) with Vania Miteva, North Shore, Auckland (2022)
- Supervision: building strengths, developing competence (a 2 day workshop) with Michael Durrant (Nov 2019)
- Workplace Violence First Responder Training, Shine, Auckland (2019)
-Solutions Focused Brief Therapy with Michael Durrant, Auckland (2018)
- MAYBO Conflict Management Trainers Training, Auckland (2017, 2019,2021)
- MAYBO Conflict Management Challenging Behavior Trainers Training, Auckland (2017, 2019, 2021)
- Mindfulness Approaches, Auckland (2017)
- Narrative Therapy Training, Auckland (2017)
- DBT Essential Skills, Auckland (2018)
- Pacific Public Service Association Members Professional Development, Wellington (2019)
- Trauma Informed Multi-Sensory Approaches, Auckland (2019) Dr. Karen Treisman, Compass Ltd.
- The Power of Connection: Applying Attachment Theory to Practice (2022): Dr. Ruth-Lawson-McConnell, Grow Ltd.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy essentials Training with Russ Harris, Auckland, 2018
- BILD Functional Assessment Training, Auckland (2017)
- Applied Behavior Analysis 5-day Training with Gary Lavigna, Christchurch, New Zealand (2016)
