Aurora Health Centre Professional

Mary Fennessy - Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision About me and my practice ~ After working as a teacher, marrying and raising a family I decided to further explore the meaning of human existence. A study of Theology lead me to a deeper inquiry into human development and emotional health and then into training in psychotherapy. I have been working in private practice as a psychotherapist and counsellor since 1991 having trained initially under an apprenticeship model. This involved intensive individual training in psychotherapy from 1988 to 1993 with Mr Harold Bernhardt (BA; MA; ANZPsS; MNZAP; former senior Psychologist at Ashburn Hall and Senior Lecturer at University of Otago Medical School.) Since then I have also graduated as a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I am trained and received Certification as an Imago Relationship therapist. My full-time practice is located within a Health Centre and while many of my referrals come from Doctors and self-referrals, others come through professional work schemes, ACC and the Family Court. I have experience working with people with a range of issues, including: Relationship, couple, family and parenting Depression and anxiety Crisis and grief reactions Mind/body connections with physical illnesses Eating disorders Conflict resolution The effects of sexual, physical and emotional abuse Mary also works with individuals who want: To modify their alcohol use Professional supervision or support To review or change their lives Qualifications ~ Diploma in Gestalt Therapy (Gestalt Institute of NZ) Certificate in Interface of Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (Gestalt Institute of NZ) Certificate in Theories of Psychotherapy (Ashburn Clinic) International Certification as Imago Relationship Therapist. BTheol (Otago) BA (Otago) Teacher's College Diploma Meberships ~ Registered Psychotherapist Member of New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists; Title is NZAP Member with Advanced Clinical Practice Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors Member of Imago Relationships International Personal Interests ~ I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, films, exercise and walking in the countryside. I continue to explore the meaning of being human and to experience joy in the changing circumstances in my own life and the lives of others. ACC Referrals are accepted - WINZ Funding can be used where applicable - Wheelchair Accessible - On-site Parking available! Consultations are 50 mins and Fee is by arrangement Call today to set up an appointment.