Paul Wilson

Master of Psychotherapy, Grad Dip Psychotherapy, Grad Dip Business, Bachelor of Science, MNZAP, PBANZ registered

Location: 51 Brown St, Ponsonby, Auckland
Phone : 021 456 231
Email : relatingtotherapy@gmail.com

NB: My practice is currently full, so I’m not accepting new clients right now.

Client Types : Adults

Counselling / Therapy Services

I offer both short-term counselling focusing on specific issues as well as longer-term psychotherapy. If you are frustrated with repeating old patterns of behaving and feeling and are searching for increased wellbeing, self-acceptance and resilience, psychotherapy can make a big difference to your life. Sharing your difficulties with a caring and effective listener can help you live more adventurously and feel more at ease in your own skin. I prefer to work collaboratively towards useful and achievable goals that you choose.

My practice is LGBTQ and minority friendly.

Areas of Special Interest

I often work with people who are troubled by stress, anxiety or depression or who are struggling with relationship difficulties or self-esteem issues. I have particular experience in working with issues around masculinity and sexuality.

Counselling / Therapy Approach

What can you expect when we meet together?

• help to make sense of your emotions and behaviours
• clarity about your needs and how to meet them
• assistance to reflect on your life and issues impacting you.

I pay particular attention to how important relationships have set up patterns of thinking and behaving that might not be serving your present interests. My approach to wellbeing is holistic and I bring my own varied life experience to my work.

Registrations and Professional Memberships

• Registered Psychotherapist (PBANZ)
• Full Member of New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP)

 Qualifications

• Master of Psychotherapy, AUT University
• Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, AUT University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business, University of Auckland
• Bachelor of Science, University of Auckland

Background and Experience

Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I worked in the IT industry for over 30 years so I am familiar with the challenges of the modern business world. I worked as a volunteer telephone counsellor with Youthline for 5 years and I have a long involvement with men’s support groups including 7 years with the Raeburn House Men in Change group. I worked at the Burnett Centre, which is part of the NZ AIDS Foundation, for 2 years.

Transport & Parking : Plenty of parking very close by.

Appointments : Wednesday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Fees : $170 per session (60 minutes). WINZ subsidies available for people on benefits or low incomes. Payment Options - direct credit, cash or cheque.