He rā ki tua // Better times are coming

We Are Here To Help With Compassion And Care

Our mission is to support you and our community

Whatever your situation, you don’t need to feel alone. we are here to help you and will offer the support you need in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

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He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata

Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure

Whatever your circumstances, we are here to help you

Professional Help for Women

Between 6-10 sessions are provided by our female counsellors who have a solid understanding of the dynamics of control and violence in relationships.

  • Counselling to assist women who are currently living in abusive relationships or who are dealing with the effects of past abuse
  • Safety planning and support for women who choose to remain in, are contemplating leaving or have recently left an abusive relationship
  • Protection order advice, assistance and referral for women who may require legal protection for themselves and/or their children
  • Individual and group services for women who perpetrate violence or who are at risk of becoming perpetrators
  • Group based education and support programmes to assist women in addressing issues of confidence, assertiveness, goal setting, making choices and expressing anger safely.

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Professional Counselling For Men

Trained male and female counsellors are available to help men.

  • Our primary programmes for men are group-based and directed towards those who either perpetrate violence or are keen to make positive changes to their behaviours in order to maintain healthy and safe relationships.
  • We are also able to provide short term counselling to assist men who are currently being abused in their relationship.
  • Men’s Work Non-Violence Programme

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Professional help for couples

Counselling for Couples

  • Both partners must mutually agree between themselves to participate in the counselling process prior to the initial appointment.  We cannot broker the agreement for the couple.

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Professional Help For Kids & Youth

We provide both individual and group based programmes for children and young people, depending upon their needs and circumstances.  

Our programmes are delivered by qualified counsellors who are also accredited facilitators and who have a wealth of experience in working with children and young people

  • Kids Standing Strong Programme
  • Modified Kids Standing Strong Programme
  • Counselling For Young People
  • Strengthening Safety Programme

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Programmes For Businesses

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Friends And Family support

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