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Papakura Support & Counselling Centre

Mental Health Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Social, Sexual Harm

Today

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

We provide low-cost counselling and self-development courses and operate as a drop-in centre for crisis and support. We offer a very welcoming and safe environment to help those needing support and encouragement through difficult issues.  Our team of caring professionals will guide you to find solutions to improve self belief and promote well-being.  

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please contact us for non judgemental support and advice.

Make an appointment

Referral

Walk in

Website / App

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply, Free

Fees and Charges Description

We provide low-cost services and they may vary depending on individual circumstances.  Funding may be available for those who meet the criteria.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Other: Closed 19 Dec — 20 Dec.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Support & Counselling

Counselling is a process to enable you to find solutions that are right for you. Counselling can improve your knowledge about yourself and your relationships. Your Counsellor will support and encourage you as you challenge ideas and beliefs that may no longer be helpful in your life. We can help with Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burn out, Anger, Trauma, Relationships, Couples, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Adolescents, Decision Making, Sexuality. Services include: Personal and Professional Development Courses ACC Counselling by a private ACC registerered counsellor Clinical Psychologist - both private and ACC: work related injury, pain work, anxiety, & depression Children and Adolescent Counselling Telephone Support Crisis Intervention & Support Work Walk-in Services for crisis and support Information and Referral Services Personal and Professional Development Courses include: Liking Who I Am - Self-Esteem Course Parenting Courses - for all guardians, including Grandparents for children aged 1 - 11 Parenting of Teenagers - for all guardians, including Grandparents for children aged 11 - 18 Exploration Course of Anger for Women - how do Women cope with their Anger, the impact it has on them, their loved ones, workplace & socially. Anger to losses in their lives - death of a loved one, loss of a dream, job, relationship, a marriage.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment, Community based support - mental health

Regions

East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We operate as a drop-in service for crisis and support during office hours (9am - 3pm).

Individuals can walk-in or call us directly.

We work with all ages, from 8 years up. Referrals for children must come from a parent and an assessment will be completed first.

Low to moderate Mental Health, moreso Anxiety & Depression.

Description

Counselling is a process to enable you to find solutions that are right for you. Counselling can improve your knowledge about yourself and your relationships. Your Counsellor will support and encourage you as you challenge ideas and beliefs that may no longer be helpful in your life.

We can help with Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burn out, Anger, Trauma, Relationships, Couples, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Adolescents, Decision Making, Sexuality.

Services include:

  • Personal and Professional Development Courses 
  • ACC Counselling by a private ACC registerered counsellor
  • Clinical Psychologist - both private and ACC: work related injury, pain work, anxiety, & depression
  • Children and Adolescent Counselling
  • Telephone Support
  • Crisis Intervention & Support Work
  • Walk-in Services for crisis and support
  • Information and Referral Services

 Personal and Professional Development Courses include:

  • Liking Who I Am - Self-Esteem Course
  • Parenting Courses - for all guardians, including Grandparents for children aged 1 - 11
  • Parenting of Teenagers - for all guardians, including Grandparents for children aged 11 - 18
  • Exploration Course of Anger for Women - how do Women cope with their Anger, the impact it has on them, their loved ones, workplace & socially. Anger to losses in their lives - death of a loved one, loss of a dream, job, relationship, a marriage.

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

Counselling, Education programmes, Information and support, Referral to specialist services, Victim support

  • Counselling
  • Education programmes
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services
  • Victim support
Stopping violence services
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Public Transport

Visit the Auckland Transport website here for more information.

Parking

There is 90 minute parking available on Chapel Street. 

Region

South Auckland

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Email:

manager@psccentre.com (main correspondence)

4 Opaheke Road
Papakura
Auckland 2110

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Street Address

4 Opaheke Road
Papakura
Auckland 2110

Postal Address

PO Box 72 909
Papakura 2244

This page was last updated at 9:50AM on November 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Papakura Support & Counselling Centre.