Kia ora! I’m Christine Taylor-Agnew.
I am married and the mother of two teenage boys and have lived in East Auckland most of my life. I work with children, teenagers and adults to find new ways to look at the problem and to find solutions that will work for you. I have training and experience working with a wide range of cultures, including Māori, Pasifika and Asian cultures. I would love to work alongside you to address the issues you are facing and find a way forward. I work with a mix of approaches including Narrative therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Drawing therapy, Sandtray, Play therapy. Prior to training as a counsellor, I worked as a lawyer and in business.
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, stress, eating disorder, abuse, family violence, addiction, grief, identity, anger, communication, suicide risk, self-harm.
Ages: Adults, children 5+ yrs
Qualifications: PG Dip Counselling, Dip Applied Theology, MNZAC, BA/LLB (Hons)
Years in practice: 7+
Counselling Fees
(in-person or remote)
Our fees vary depending on the services provided. A standard 60-minute consultation for an individual is $125, and for a couple or family it's $145. An extended session of 75 minutes is available for a slightly higher fee. We accept EFTPOS or bank transfer; however, we do not have credit card facilities. The fee is payable on the day of the appointment.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend your appointment for any reason, we require 24 hours' notice of cancellation. A $40 fee will be charged for late cancellation.
Please note that the fee will be charged to ensure our counsellors are compensated for their allocated time.
We kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible if you need to reschedule, so we can offer the appointment to another client. Thank you for your understanding. Please cancel by telephone (09 576 4248), email, or respond to the SMS message.
Reminder Service
Email and Txt reminders are sent. Three and one working days before the counselling sessions. Please respond to the reminder asap if you cannot make your appointment.
Government Assistance
Work and Income
You may be eligible for subsidised counselling services through Work & Income, if you are already entitled to a benefit or if your income is under a certain level. We have the forms and can assist you with these.
Initiate Your Comprehensive Wellness Plan
Submit the brief inquiry form to discuss your needs and we will contact you for a face-to-face consultation.