Rui Ling Chen | Counsellor and Professional Supervisor

My passion is to work alongside you to gain insight into building a life that is meaningful and fulfilling for you. My main counselling approach is person-centered and strength based. I am empathetic and non-judgmental, as it is important for clients to feel heard, understood and supported. I like using a holistic approach whilst introducing different creative therapeutic interventions to meet an individual’s needs.

Client Types: Adults, Adolescents.

Practice Locations: East/ South Auckland /Howick/ Pakurang/ Buckland beach

Contact

To contact Rui Ling Chen, email Ruiling.chen12@gmail.com or referrals@yourfocus.co.nz

Website: https://www.chencounselling.com/counselling

Counselling / Therapy Services

I provide confidential support and like to work alongside the client to increase their understanding of themselves, whilst encouraging and helping them develop and improve their resilience and well-being.

• Trauma

• Grief and loss

• Anger management

• Depression, anxiety

• Workplace challenges

• Self-esteem and self-confidence

• Parenting issues/parenting skills

• Life changes/migration challenges

• Stress, burnout, and work-life balance

• Challenging relationships (home and work)

• Challenging issues with teenagers and young children

Counselling / Therapy Approach

•  Holistic Approach

• Client-centred Therapy

• Mindfulness-based Therapy

• Strength-based/Solution-focused Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Registrations and Professional Memberships

• Registered Teacher with Education Council NZ (ECNZ)

• New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology (NZAPP)

• Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)

Qualifications

• Master of Counselling (Hons)

• Bachelor of Education (Teaching)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (Merit)

• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision