Aspiring Therapy — Mental health service in Westland District, G3
Phone+642041229503
Websiteaspiringtherapy.co.nz
Kiara is a registered social worker and mental health clinician based in Queensberry and Wanaka, New Zealand. She offers compassionate and confidential therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. Kiara's approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, focusing on helping clients develop tools for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. She specializes in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, utilizing horses as co-facilitators in nature-based sessions, and also offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based approach. Her practice is neuro-affirming and LGBTIQA+ affirming, creating a safe and supportive space for all clients. Kiara provides support for issues such as stress, overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering both in-room and teletherapy services.
Best for
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Children
- Individuals seeking nature-based therapy
| Key services | Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Room-based counselling, Teletherapy services, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Groups and workshops |
| Tags | mental health, counselling, equine therapy, anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, wanaka, queensberry |
Location
Also in Westland District
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