Gillian Camilleri

I am a committed and empathic counselor who works with adults and young people (18 years old +) to help them work toward healing and wholeness. from symptoms such as depression, anxiety, loss and grief, emotional dysregulation, and more. I use an eclectic approach to counseling. I offer evidence-based therapy with an integrative holistic and inclusive approach which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centred Counselling, Motivational Interviewing, Brief intervention/emotional support therapy, solution-focused therapy, grief counseling, strengths-based skills, NLP, Various assessments to ensure personal safety for the client, positive psychology approaches for self-care, and Therapies to help reduce the client’s emotional response to trauma (such as Havening and EMDR). I have undertaken a 4-day Specialist Training Course in the Treatment of Complex Trauma. I access a range of integrative and holistic approaches including self-care, meditation, visualisation, breathing exercises, trauma-informed care and support, and emotional support. I also have excellent written and verbal communication, treatment planning, goals of counseling, clinical documentation, case management, and administration. I have experience working alongside other professionals who support clients ie social workers, GPs, nurses,, and mental health, and with other agencies such as Oranga Tamariki, the Police, and WINZ. I hold Full Member Registration Status with NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors).