Counselling

Counselling can assist with:

• Grief
• Stress
  
• Relationships
  
• Depression
  
• Anxiety
  
• Parenting
• Abuse
  
• Anger
  
• Family
  

Our counsellors work within the guidelines of the Code of Ethics as required by NZAC and Franklin Family Support Services policies and procedures.

We respect confidentiality unless the safety of the client or others is threatened.
FEES FOR COUNSELLING The Franklin Family Support Services (FFSS) is a voluntary organisation and our volunteers give many hours of service. Counselling however, requires specialised training and we therefore employ our counsellors. We have subsidies available for people with limited income, and we are happy to discuss if additional financial help may be available i.e. via Ministry of Social Development or Work and Income. You will need to bring proof of income to your first session if you wish to pay a subsidised rate. Otherwise you will be charged at the full rate of $110 per session.

The scale of Fees/session

(note- a surcharge of $15 applies up until D/A is approved)

Please note: Fees are payable at the time of the appointment, if you are not able to pay, please inform the Receptionist before you attend your appointment.

FFSS reserves the right to charge full fees for all missed appointments or appointments cancelled at short notice. We accept cash or cheque. No EFTPOS sorry.

Jackie Calder:
Dip Counselling

Jackie specialises in working with children who have experienced grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and physical, mental and/or emotional abuse, using sandplay therapy, drawing and storytelling.

Jackie works with adults who have experienced childhood trauma, self esteem issues, family issues, grief and loss.

FFSS also runs a fully funded programme for children who have witnessed violence (criteria apply).

Jenny Paxton:
Dip Counselling,  Dip Teaching

Jenny has experience in working with adolescents and adults suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.

Trained in CBT and currently training in sandplay therapy and interactive drawing therapy.

Sara Smallman: (Waiuku)
Art Therapist and Counsellor, Master in Art Therapy.

Sara worked for the National Health Service, in England, for 6 years before immigrating to New Zealand in 1991. Sara has worked for Auckland District Health Board for 8 years and has been in private practice for 6.

Sara specialises in Art Therapy and Counselling for:

• Adults and children
  
• Anxiety and depression
  
• Stress (home and work related)
  
• Relationship and communication issues
  
• Personal growth.