Alcohol &/other Drug Assessments, Counselling, Psychotherapy
Contact
Landline: 0800 WHAKIAO (0800 9425426)
Mobile: 027 6291830
Email: kiaora@whakiao.nz
Location: I am based in Hawke’s Bay and work with clients across Napier and Hastings.
Availability
Days of work: Monday to Friday
Service delivery: In-person, Online, Telehealth
About Me
Whakiao has been working as a psychotherapy trained counsellor and alcohol & other drug practitioner since 2010 in private practice and in organisations.
She is experienced in assessing problematic substance use and treating a range of psychological and life difficulties. For example, Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Interpersonal Communication, Stress, and Trauma. Holistic and strength-based approaches have been her clinical focus.
Whakiao uses evidence-based approaches including Te Whare Tapa Wha, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to inform her work alongside clients. Whakiao has a welcoming, collaborative and non-judegemental style and will tailor her approach to best meet the needs of the person.
I provide psychological interventions for:
ACC Sensitive Claims
Employment Assistant Program (EAP): InStep, OCP, Vitae
Ministry of Health Approved Assessment Centre to conduct alcohol and drug assessments for driver licensing purposes.
Registration
Member of the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ)
Qualifications
Bachelor Applied Social Science (major in) Psychotherapy
Diploma Addictions & Counselling Level 7
Contact Whakiao if further information is required.
