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Description
Puāwaitanga means to blossom, to flourish, to break through, and is a phone and video counselling service to support people to improve their emotional wellbeing – their hauora.
The service is an alternative to face to face counselling for people who are struggling but face challenges in accessing traditional counselling. Staff are trained counsellors and sessions are private, confidential, and free.
Staff
All our staff are trained professionals and counselling sessions are private, confidential and free.
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our services are free, professional and confidential
Hours
| Mon – Sun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
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Sessions can be held any time between 9.00am - 9.00pm (and outside these times as needed) - Puāwaitanga will ‘move mountains’ to work around your busy lives.
Public Holidays: Closed 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). Open Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Northland Anniversary (27 Jan), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Nelson Anniversary (3 Feb), Buller Anniversary (3 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (3 Nov), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Chatham Island Anniversary (1 Dec).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Other: Closed 22 Dec.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
FREE short-term counselling for people on a Work & Income benefit or who hold a Community Services Card. Virtual sessions offered through phone or video call.
FREE short-term counselling for people on a Work & Income benefit or who hold a Community Services Card. Virtual sessions offered through phone or video call.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Online / e-mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
- Anyone receiving a Work and Income benefit
- or who holds a Community Services card
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- Flyer for more info (PDF, 3.8 MB)
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Description
FREE short-term counselling for people on a Work & Income benefit or who hold a Community Services Card. Virtual sessions offered through phone or video call.
Additional Details
Phone, Online / virtual / app, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Online Booking URL
Website
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This page was last updated at 9:32AM on December 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Puāwaitanga.