Our Counsellors

At Pakuranga Counselling Centre, our experienced and compassionate counsellors support individuals, couples, children, young people and families through a wide range of life challenges.

Our team brings a diverse range of counselling approaches, experience and areas of speciality, allowing us to match clients with a counsellor who best suits their needs.

You don't have to face things alone. We're here to listen.

Initiate Your Counselling Journey Plan

Submit the brief inquiry form to discuss your needs and we will contact you for a face-to-face or an online consultation.

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.

Young people aged 5–24 years may be eligible for two free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday.

Funded sessions are available with: Vicky Erksine, Candice Middleton and Christine Taylor-Agnew.

No referral is required. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible and to arrange a session.

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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.

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