Whakatane Counsellor Rhea Lynch

Whakatane based Professional Counsellor. ACC sensitive claim provider, NZAC Registered Working with young people and adults in private practice in Whakatane

Whakatane Counselling Services

Counselling
  • I offer face to face counselling at my office in Pyne St, Whakatane.
  • Counselling is available privately (you pay per session) - please contact me for my fees

  • I can also offer funded sessions for eligible clients through ACC sensitive claim counselling, please see ACC website for more information


Young people
I am passionate about working with young people to help them navigate difficulties with anxiety, depression, grief, change, self esteem, school issues, bullying, family dynamics, trauma, nurodiversity, identity + I use creative, play based and talk therapies as appropriate for the child's age and individual needs
Adults
I work with adults of all ages and cultures who may be experiencing trauma depression, anxiety, ptsd, post-natal depression, grief and loss, career challenges, family dynamics, parenting, shame, stress +

Counselling Practice

Professional Counselling Services in Whakatane Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors ACC sensitive claims provider
Traditional Talk therapy
My practice uses traditional talk therapies such as humanistic approaches, Narrative therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Strength based approaches plus many more.
Creative approaches
I like to incorporate Creative Therapy into my practice, using drawing, clay, sandtray and art therapy for those clients who are interested in working with different mediums.
Designed for you
My approach is pluralistic which means I work with your needs in a way that suits you best. I beleive that you have the strengths in you to find your own solutions, it is my role as a counsellor to empower you to find them.
Prices
I offer a sliding scale rate for private practice and a funded option for ACC sensitive claims -please contact me for more information

"Rhea is an empathetic, genuine and relatable counsellor"

I love living by the beach in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with my young busy family Having experienced my own journey with anxiety and depression I work from a place of deep understanding and create strong professional connections with my clients. I am registered as a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, have a BA in Counselling and broad experience with a range of clients. I am a ACC sensitive claim approved Counsellor .

  • "Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change I know" Carl Rogers

  • "yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change I know" Carl Rogers

  • "yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change I know" Carl Rogers

Contact Rhea

If you are interested in my counselling services or want to get in touch, I am ready to hear from you.

Emergency Assistance

  • If you, or someone you know is in immediate and life-threatening danger, please call emergency services on 111.

  • If you need to talk to someone now, please use the following services:
  • Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
  • Lifeline 0800 543 354 or 09 522 2999 or free text 4357 (HELP)
  • Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0)
  • Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234
  • Samaritans 0800 726 666.