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Call these agencies Immediately: National helplines
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Depression-specific helplines
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions)
www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service
SPARX.org.nz – online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support
Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat
thelowdown.co.nz – or email [email protected] or free text 5626
Crisisline: 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843
Phone us toll free from anywhere in New Zealand for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as help in a crisis. We’re here to help you on this phone number 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the simple steps to be put through to your local refuge on your touchtone or mobile phone. You will be automatically redirected to a female advocate in your region.
Email: [email protected]
Please note that unlike our crisis line, our email isn’t monitored 24/7 so a response maybe delayed. We still welcome you to contact us through this.
Simply complete this form and take it to your GP to sign. Then take it to your case manager (if you qualify) and they will grant you up to appr. $63 each week as a contribution. WINZ grant up to 10 sessions. In some cases, WINZ allow fees to be paid directly into my bank account. However, this is on a case-by-case basis.
See form for Redirection:You will have to provide a reason as to why you are not able to pay Narratives of Life Counselling Services via Automatic Payment or Debit. NOL will sign the form, should you qualify.
Yes, I am contracted in with Oranga Tamariki
All WINZ payments, MUST be paid upfront prior to each counselling session. It takes approximately 2 - 3 weeks for WINZ to approve payments into your bank account. No appointments will be scheduled or proceeded without payment. My fees are $75 - 110 per WINZ client, which means you will have to contribute the balance and transfer WINZ payments into my bank account prior to each session or on the day. My account number is: 06-0441-0216990-00
My charges for professional couples are $160 (Incl. GST).
My charges per person in a group are $$per hour. 180
Yes, I do. However, it does/may cost you at least $130 per hour depending on radius.
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Late payments will incur further charges or it will be handed over for collection. Please discuss this with me at your earliest convenience. I am fair.
100% of the initial fee will be charged if we have not been notified within 24 hours. However, this charged session may be brought forward to another suitable date if it is an emergency cancellation.