Illume counselling — Counselor in Hamilton East, G1
Address18 Plunket Terrace Hamilton 3216, Hamilton East, G1
Phone+6421900533
Websiteillumecounselling.co.nz
Bryan de Rooy offers professional, confidential counselling at Illume in Hamilton East. He provides a personalised, collaborative approach to help individuals explore difficult issues, cultivate personal growth, and overcome challenges. Bryan works with adults aged 19 and over, focusing on areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction. His therapeutic modalities include person-centred therapy, trauma work, CBT, inner child work, motivational interviewing, interactive drawing, ACT, and solution-focused therapy. Bryan holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Mental Health and Addictions from AUT and a Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Counselling from Waikato Institute of Technology. He is a registered ACC sensitive claim counsellor and a full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and the Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa New Zealand. Sessions are available face-to-face and online.
Best for
- Adults 19+
- Individuals facing mental health concerns
- Those dealing with addiction
- Clients seeking trauma support
| Key services | Face-to-face appointments, Online counselling, ACC sensitive claims |
| Tags | counselling, hamilton, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, online counselling, acc registered |
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