Family Therapy NZ (Palmerston North) — Family counselor in Hokowhitu, F3

Courtney is a family counselor based in Hokowhitu, Manawatu-Wanganui. She offers workplace supervision, providing guidance and helping individuals gain perspective on their work-related issues. Clients describe her as caring, kind, and possessing a natural ability to connect with people. Courtney is also noted for her positive approach in supporting teenagers, acting as a trusted figure for guidance during their formative years. Her sessions are considered invaluable for improving enjoyment and focus at work.

Gill Stacey is a Registered Social Worker, UK-trained Psychiatric Nurse, and qualified Counsellor based in Palmerston North. She offers counselling and therapy with an integrated approach, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Gill aims to be a gender and neuro-affirming practitioner, drawing on diverse life experiences. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, relationships, sexuality, health/disability, chronic pain, adjustment, workplace stress, gender, mental health, parenting, sexual matters, family harm, and sleep management. Gill also provides professional supervision with a strengths-based, collaborative approach, focusing on the best interests of clients. She is also a Sex Therapy New Zealand counsellor and an Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner.

Palmerston North Methodist Social Services offers a range of community support, including counselling, social work, and education programmes. Their counselling services are offered at a low cost and are oriented towards change. They provide family, couples, children's, and individual counselling, as well as social work support. Additionally, they run whanau/family-based education programmes and the Ministry of Justice programme Parenting Through Separation. The organization has been serving the community for over 60 years, growing out of the local Wesley parish. They also operate a Social Supermarket providing food support.