WholeHearted Counselling

Specialising in Addition Recovery and Well-being

Counselling North Shore Auckland

Counselling North Shore Auckland

Located in Birkenhead, on the North Shore of Auckland, The Connected Center offers Counselling Services for individuals. 

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Looking to Make a Change?

"Love and compassion are necessities not luxuries. Without them, humanity can not survive."

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Many types of people find counselling helpful - in particular, women who balance so many different aspects of life and juggle so many roles. Counselling can help bring you back to your centre and find your true self.

 You may find the counsellor asks questions that you had not even considered or did not want to think about. Or you may just find that talking to someone unrelated and who will not judge your situation allows you to talk more freely.

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When should I see a counsellor?

  • If you feel you are withdrawing from life or fee that you are not coping even with simple tasks.
  • If you feel your anger or negative emotions are becoming a problem.
  • If you are struggling to be present in or manage your relationships with people you care about.
  • If you have experienced a change in your life or trauma that is causing you issues.
  • If you feel your stress levels are hurting your health.

Counselling is confidential so you can talk openly about anything that is affecting you. If you think counselling could be right for you then make an appointment with Araluen from The Connected Centre.

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Why Choose us when you are looking for a Counselling?

The Connected Center on Auckland’s North Shore offers counselling in a relaxed and positive environment in which you can openly discuss any issues that are concerning you. Araluen uses a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy, which includes activities you can do at home to manage your anxiety or stress.

 

 At The Connected Center the focus is on empowering you to re-connect with yourself and those around you to create a more positive and joyful life.

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Self Compassion

During hard times we need to be kind to ourselves. The Connected Center’s personalised self-compassion course can help you learn how to nurture and trust yourself.

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MIndfulness

Being mindful helps you to become more aware of your feelings, why you have these particular emotions and of how they affect you. Our sessions help you recognise these things and learn to better deal with them.

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Yoga

Yoga has been used for centuries as a way of becoming more in tune with your mind and body. The Connected Center uses yoga as part of a multi-disciplinary therapy approach to help you restore balance and become calmer.

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About Araluen

Araluen has first-hand experience of how life’s painful periods can affect people and upset their equilibrium. Having started as an addiction recovery therapist, Araluen has broadened her base to help anyone who feels they need a guiding hand to navigate tricky times. Her approach with all patients is one of kindness and helping them develop boundaries and the ability to self-care.

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What People Say About Me

Thank you!

Thank you for a very useful uplifting session last Friday – it certainly gave us lots of things to consider. We have had a good couple of days – a few steps forward, then a couple in the opposite direction – but overall, we do feel more positive about the situation, more aware, and a little more in control more of the time. So thank you.

We will definitely be in touch to book another time in the next few weeks.
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2016-06-20T23:47:50+00:00
Thank you for a very useful uplifting session last Friday – it certainly gave us lots of things to consider. We have had a good couple of days – a few steps forward, then a couple in the opposite direction – but overall, we do feel more positive about the situation, more aware, and a little more in control more of the time. So thank you. We will definitely be in touch to book another time in the next few weeks.

Thank you for being a big part in turning my life around

I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that today is 2 years clean for me. I am very happy and healthy without meth in my life I always try to remember where I was and how far I have come.

Thank you for being a big part in turning my life around, I really appreciate the time I had with you.
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2016-06-20T23:48:34+00:00
I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that today is 2 years clean for me. I am very happy and healthy without meth in my life I always try to remember where I was and how far I have come. Thank you for being a big part in turning my life around, I really appreciate the time I had with you.

I’m in a much happier place now!

It feels great to know how far I have come. A lot has happened in my life in the last year, some things I am still adjusting to. I am in a much happier place now.

Thank you so much for the role you played in getting me back on track, I am always thinking of the things we talked about and am always thinking, identifying triggers that could potentially derail me. I have a lot of confidence now, and know that I don't needs drugs in my life.
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2016-06-20T23:48:57+00:00
It feels great to know how far I have come. A lot has happened in my life in the last year, some things I am still adjusting to. I am in a much happier place now. Thank you so much for the role you played in getting me back on track, I am always thinking of the things we talked about and am always thinking, identifying triggers that could potentially derail me. I have a lot of confidence now, and know that I don't needs drugs in my life.

Learning to have self compassion

Araluen helped me navigate through many things, recovery from drug addiction, relationship problems, learning how to be kind to and have compassion for myself, to name a few. She provided gentle guidance in my personal discovery and re-definition. She customized her approach to what was most suitable for me and I felt a connection that I have not previously found with other Counselors. She has also helped me establish a good framework for positive changes and personal development in the future.
Thanks so much Araluen.

Jess

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Jess

Araluen helped me navigate through many things, recovery from drug addiction, relationship problems, learning how to be kind to and have compassion for myself, to name a few. She provided gentle guidance in my personal discovery and re-definition. She customized her approach to what was most suitable for me and I felt a connection that I have not previously found with other Counselors. She has also helped me establish a good framework for positive changes and personal development in the future. Thanks so much Araluen.
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Where to Find Me

The Connected Center

50D Mokoia Road,
Birkenhead,
Auckland 0626

Free Parking available on site.

Entrance is at the rear of the building. 

M: 0212316272

Fees: $120.00 per hour

Minimin 24 hour cancellation policy

WINZ subsidies available

Email: info@theconnectedcenter.co.nz