Counselling Psychotherapy 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.

I am a Supervisor of Professionals - I provide professional supervision for other psychotherapists, having trained in this area.