Nga Kete
Nga Kete

Ngā Kete

Ngā Kete o te Matauranga (Baskets of Knowledge)

Nga Kete

Counselling Aotearoa

Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri o Aotearoa

The New Zealand Association of Counsellors / Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri o Aotearoa (NZAC), is also known as Counselling Aotearoa (CA). We are a professional membership body that represents the majority of counsellors in New Zealand. We have around 3,000 members and we offer a registration process for counsellors who meet our rigorous training, qualification and professional development standards.

Nga Kete
Nga Kete

Ngā Kete

Ngā Kete o te Matauranga (Baskets of Knowledge)

Nga Kete

What Is counselling?

Counselling is a unique professional and intentional process which draws on a range of skills and interventions that enable people to increase their self-awareness, and to identify, address and find ways of coping with challenges that occur in life.

Many life experiences can present us with changes and stressors that seem overwhelming and can interfere with day-to-day life and our wellbeing. Counselling provides a supportive and safe environment where issues can be clarified, options and ways of navigating these can be explored, and effective strategies can be developed that meet the needs of each client in bringing about positive change.

Thinking of becoming a counsellor?

Counselling is a unique professional and intentional process which draws on a range of skills and interventions that enable people to increase their self-awareness, and to identify, address and find ways of coping with challenges that occur in life.

In order to qualify as a professional counsellor and attain membership of NZAC, counsellors need to hold either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in counselling.

How do I choose a counsellor?

Have a chat asking about time, place and cost. Let the counsellor know what you want to get out of counselling and check that they can provide this. You may also want to ask about the counsellor's qualifications, their professional membership and the way they work. You should get a sense of whether you'd be comfortable talking to this person.