Counselling and Art Therapy — Mental health service in Wellington, G2
Address101 Molesworth Street Thorndon 6011, Wellington, G2
Websitetalkingworks.co.nz
Gaayathri Nair is a counsellor and family therapist based in Wellington, offering both in-person and online sessions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, focusing on teamwork to help clients thrive by identifying and utilising their existing skills and strengths. She provides a compassionate, non-judgemental, and boundaried space, often incorporating exercises and homework between sessions. With a foundation in narrative therapy, Gaayathri has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, integrating therapies that focus on rebuilding the brain-body connection. She works with individuals, couples, families, and young people (over 12 when accompanied by family), and is particularly interested in supporting clients with chronic pain.
Best for
- Individuals experiencing trauma
- Couples and families
- LGBTQIA+ clients
- Clients exploring gender identity
| Key services | Counselling, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Online sessions, In-person sessions |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | counsellor, family therapist, narrative therapy, trauma informed, wellington, online counselling, lgbtqia+, anxiety, depression, emdr |
Location
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