Nikki Munro | Counsellor/Social Worker

Kia ora,

My name is Nikki and I am a therapy social worker with over 10 years of experience practicing in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia with both tamariki, rangatahi, adults and family work, specializing in Rangatahi over the past 8 years. I am of Nga Puhi descent and whakapapa to the King Country. I have recently moved to the sunny Bay of Plenty and love living close to the moana and ngahere.

I have a background in community youth mental health services and family work, particularly in working with young people and families that are effected by psychotic illness's. I have also worked in Kaupapa Māori services. I am passionate about our young people and how we can create change in Aotearoa for our future generations. I have hope and belief in the future of our Rangatahi.

Client Types:

Adolescents (16+), adults, women, Māori, LGBTQI

Practice Locations

Whakatane, Eastern Bay of Plenty

Session times can be flexible and telehealth is an option if needed.

Contact

To contact Nikki  email: referrals@yourfocus.co.nz

Counselling / Therapy Services

ACC Sensitive claims counselling

Counselling / Therapy Approach

I use a range of contemporary evidence-based treatments including; strengths based model of care, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) with a bi-cultural practice lens. I work from a holistic, trauma informed and strengths perspective to create a safe environment, and genuine relationships with people in order to promote healing and recovery. 

Registrations and Professional Memberships

·        Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)

·        Aotearoa and New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW)

Qualifications

·        Bachelor of Social work, University of Otago

·        Graduate certificate in Integrated violent and neglect, Education Centre against Violence, NSW, Australia