Waikato, Hamilton
021 0265 4823
positivechange therapies
"We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them" Einstein
Meet Tony
I'm a 54-year-old kiwi bloke living in the Waikato, which became home to me almost eight years ago, although it's felt like it was always home.
Prior to this, I lived in Auckland where I began training in 2000 and then as a male counsellor and continued training in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy.
I now run a private practice in the Waikato and love my work.
A few things that matter to me ...
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Something I view as essential is the ability for a client to have their own language for the change they experience. Part of our time together involves the client practicing the change they're looking for and seeing how it looks and feels.
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I want a client to experience therapy as fun, when possible. I approach my practice with a real-world attitude, underpinned by solid training and theory. I hope you get to experience that with me.
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I attend personal and professional development and will do so throughout the lifetime of my practice, this also includes supervision.
I believe these three things (fun, self-awareness, client's own language of change), are the beginning of something worthwhile and change promoting.
Why Counselling / Psychotherapy ?
If you don't have your own answers to questions, therapy can help.
There are many reasons why you would seek therapeutic support, all are valid.
At positivechange therapies, I help people discover answers to questions they may have in the areas of trauma and relationships. I also help my clients with fear, shame, grief, advocacy, and mediation in the Waikato. I haven't met a client that wasn't justified in seeking support. Here are a few reasons for approaching a therapist:
Couples
Over time, when in a relationship with a significant other, patterns can emerge that create ruptures in the bond, we hold so dear. If this isn't dealt with you end up feeling hopeless/helpless to change the situation.
I help my clients to understand their patterns of relating ... especially with each other but also with themselves.
Trauma
Whether it be a quick shock to your system or multiple events over time, this can lead to not being able to function in the way you want to.
Trauma is NOT measured by the event, but how we remain impacted by the event internally
Relationships
Poor communication often surfaces in any type of relationship, and is what I call 'missing each other'.
The most common factor I see regarding communication, is that people expect themselves to be understood, and are shocked when their method of relating doesn't always work. We can be left with desperation due to not knowing how to resolve our problems.
Referrals
If necessary, I provide referrals to other practitioners, that complement my practice, so that you may find multiple levels of relief. You the client, and I, work in partnership to decide what that looks like, at a pace suitable for You.
Testimonials
Since the beginning of my practice, clients have commented they wished they'd met me sooner. Here are some testimonials for you to take a look at if you're curious:
Fees
All sessions are $100.00, regardless of session type.
Payment via cash or online banking at the end of each session, is required.
Cancellations/changes to a booking within 48 hours charged at full session fee.
My client range is from the age of 25 - 60ish years old.
Hours
Mon - Thu: 9am - 5:30pm (last booking)
Fri: 9am - 3pm (last booking)