Paul Wilson
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy, Grad Dip Psychotherapy, Post Grad Dip Business, Bachelor of ScienceLocation: Ponsonby, Auckland
Phone : 021 456 231
Email : relatingtotherapy@gmail.com
NB: I will be away from December 20th 2024 and back on January 22nd 2025.
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, sexuality, and neurodiversity. I also have experience with people leaving and having family members in destructive cults.
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 the Association of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand (APANZ)
- Member of APANZ Rainbow Rōpū
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 Foundation, previously 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.