Take your first step toward a brighter future today
We seek to empower people to make positive changes in their lives by offering a caring, safe and healing environment.
Welcome to Pakuranga Counselling Centre!
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families cope with emotional and mental health issues. We offer a safe and welcoming environment where people can receive professional counselling and support.
If you are dealing with challenges in your life, we are here to help. Considering family or relationship counselling but not sure what your partner will think or say? Why not talk to us first so we can help you speak to them.
You are the one person who can make the decision to change your circumstances and your life by choosing to access help. Take that courageous step in choosing to use the services of a caring, experienced counsellor. Make your appointment today.
Services Offered
For compassion & strict confidentiality
Pakuranga Counselling Centre counsellors deal with a broad spectrum of counselling issues (see below). Many of our counsellors have specialised areas of expertise as well as their work in general counselling. Our counsellors work within the Code of Ethics set down by the NZ Association of Counsellors or NZ Christian Counsellors Association, of which confidentiality is paramount.
We offer a variety of counselling services to individuals, couples, children and families. Our services include, but are not limited to:
Compassionate support to help you navigate grief, process loss and adjust to life after change.
Counselling provides a safe, confidential and supportive space to explore personal challenges, develop coping strategies and work towards positive change.
Support to help you understand anxiety and stress, manage overwhelm, develop effective coping strategies, and restore balance and wellbeing.
Neurodivergence Support provides practical, strengths-based counselling to better understand individual differences and develop strategies and tools for communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs and everyday life.
Support for couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication and work through challenges together. Couples counselling can help partners better understand each other's needs, identify unhelpful patterns, manage conflict and rebuild trust and connection.
Practical support to understand anxiety, manage panic and regain a sense of control.
A safe, confidential and supportive space to process experiences of abuse and begin your journey towards healing.
Child and youth counselling provides a safe, supportive environment with age-appropriate tools and activities to help young people express their feelings, navigate challenges, build coping skills and develop confidence and resilience.
Non-judgemental support to understand addiction, explore underlying challenges and work towards positive change.
Support to understand anger, develop healthier ways to respond and improve relationships and wellbeing.
Our goal is to provide personalised care to every client and tailor our approach to meet their unique needs.
Dedicated Professionals Working for Your Wellbeing
Verified qualifications, strict ethical standards, and genuine care.
Our counsellors bring a wealth of expertise, diverse therapeutic approaches, and a shared commitment to your mental health. Every practitioner on our team adheres to strict professional standards and ongoing supervision, ensuring you receive safe, ethical, and effective care every step of the way.
Our Supporters
We could not offer our affordable counselling service in Auckland without the generous support of our funders. We are extremely grateful to local council, philanthropic trusts, churches and other donations which enable us to provide our professional and affordable service to the community.
Request a Consultation
Our in-person and remote appointments are available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. We also offer limited 5.00–6.30 pm sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Note: We have a strict no-tolerance policy regarding intoxication at the center, and we kindly ask that you refrain from entering while under the influence.