Client Types : Adults (18+).
About Me : I am a registered psychotherapist working in Tāmaki Makaurau from my practice space in Grey Lynn and online with people aged 18+. If you are experiencing a specific challenge, processing trauma or feeling that you want more from life, I offer a space of support, acceptance and self expression.
My Approach : Often, we find ourselves carrying our past experiences with us into our present lives. At times this impacts us in difficult ways, creating challenges in our relationships and even physical symptoms that cause pain or discomfort. Once we become more aware we are able to make conscious choices that feel authentic and purposeful to us. Therapy provides an opportunity to get to know yourself better, or to speak about experiences you may not have been able to express in the past.
Together, we can explore your personal life history and patterns through a curious and non-judgemental approach and also work together to consider ways to move forward. Anxiety, identity and self-esteem, depression, ADHD, mind-body symptoms, the general challenges of being a human, are all things we can work on together. I also find creative and artistic pursuits to be useful in the therapy journey. This is not for everyone, but if you are artistically-inclined this way of thinking is very welcome in my practice. My training is in psychodynamic and mind-body therapy.
Beginning therapy is courageous, and it is important to choose a therapist that you truly feel comfortable with. After you reach out to me, a phone call or initial 1-3 sessions will help us establish what you're hoping for from therapy and help you to decide if you'd like us to work together.
Issues Covered : ADHD, Anxiety, Breakup & Divorce, Depression, Emotional Instability, Grief & Loss, Identity, Loneliness, Mind-Body Counselling, Panic Attacks, Personal Development, Physical Illness, Relationship issues, Self-Esteem, Sex, Sexuality & Gender, Stress, Suicidality, Transitions & Change.
Qualifications : Master of Psychotherapy (Hons), (AUT), Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies (AUT)
Registrations and Memberships : PBANZ.
Availability : I currently work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in-person in Grey Lynn or online.
Fees : $150 per 50 minute session.
Contact Details : For any enquiries or if you would like to book an appointment, you are welcome to contact me via email at sian.begintherapy@gmail.com.