Counselling with Olivia

How I work

Hi, I’m Olivia. I work from a person-centred, narrative, and solution-focused approach, and I also integrate polyvagal theory to support people in understanding and regulating their nervous system. My aim is to help clients explore their feelings and move toward identities that bring them hope and joy. Along the way, I offer practical strategies for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, building confidence, and strengthening social skills, while also working with clients to understand the deeper roots of the challenges they face.
I have experience supporting people of all ages, and I especially enjoy working with young people. I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD.

I was raised in a multicultural environment and love connecting with people from different cultural backgrounds. I speak Spanish as a second language and have lived overseas, which has given me insight into both individualistic and collectivist cultures. My experience includes working with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, faith, identity, and neurodiversity. I work one-on-one, and when helpful, I also include family members or friends in the process to support relational growth and understanding.

Funding Options

If you are needing support for the cost of sessions, these are the options available:

ACC (Sensitive Claims) – I am an ACC registered counsellor, which means if you’ve experienced sexual harm, you may be eligible for fully funded counselling through ACC. I can guide you through the process of accessing this support.
Gumboot Friday (Under 25s) – Young people under 25 can access 2–4 free sessions with me through Gumboot Friday.
WINZ (Work & Income) – You may qualify for financial help through WINZ to cover counselling costs.
Youth Hub – Youth Hub provides 4 funded counselling sessions for young people, with the option to extend to 8 sessions depending on need.

Book a Session

Cost: $85 per session (duration: 1 hour)
In-person sessions: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Avondale
Online sessions: Available weekdays via Microsoft Teams

Contact

Email: counsellingwitholivia@gmail.com
Phone: 0211306770
Address: 44 Powell St, Avondale, Auckland

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