Lauri Saunders | Counsellor
Lauri Saunders | Counsellor | Ngati Awa Iwi
My commitment to you is to walk alongside you as you travel on your life journey. My aim is to help you to gain insights and awareness that are meaningful and fulfilling for you. I will endeavor to pass on tools and skills to effectively assist and manage your life pathways and to help you to navigate the goals you would like to achieve.
Furthermore, I love empowering and equipping others in a non-judgmental, welcoming and safe space. To journey alongside others is something I consider a privilege to do and my goal is to work with you to achieve your optimal wellness through our work together.
Client Types
Adults, females, males, culturally diverse clients, diverse gender orientation, young adults.
Practice Locations
I offer face-to-face appointments, as well as online and phone appointments located in Whakatane and Kawerau in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, NZ
Contact
To contact Lori email: referrals@yourfocus.co.nz
Appointments Mondays 10am– 4pm (In Person) Tuesdays 10am– 4pm (By Phone)
Counselling / Therapy Services
I work within a brief intervention time frame as well as offering long-term support.
My experience includes working with grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, anger, trauma, abuse, workplace support, stress management, self-care, adjustment concerns, PTSD, and narcissistic relationships.
Counselling / Therapy Approach
I like to take a holistic view of wellness with a warm and compassionate approach offering an eclectic blend of evidence-based models based on individuals’ needs. Some of which include:
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Transactional Therapy
Attachment Therapy
Solutions Focused Therapy Registrations and Professional Memberships
Registered Member of NZ Association of Counsellors
EMDR Therapist (Part 1 and Part 2)
ACC Therapist Registered for Sensitive Claims
Qualifications
Diploma in Counselling