Counselling Psychotherapy

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###Mary Fennessy - Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision ####About me and my practice ~ After working as a teacher, marrying and raising a family I decided to further explore the meaning of human existence. A study of Theology lead me to a deeper inquiry into human development and emotional health and then into training in psychotherapy. I have been working in private practice as a psychotherapist and counsellor since 1991 having trained initially under an apprenticeship model. This involved intensive individual training in psychotherapy from 1988 to 1993 with Mr Harold Bernhardt (BA; MA; ANZPsS; MNZAP; former senior Psychologist at Ashburn Hall and Senior Lecturer at University of Otago Medical School.) Since then I have also graduated as a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I am trained and received Certification as an Imago Relationship therapist. My full-time practice is located within a Health Centre and while many of my referrals come from Doctors and self-referrals, others come through professional work schemes, ACC and the Family Court. ####I have experience working with people with a range of issues, including: * Relationship, couple, family and parenting * Depression and anxiety * Crisis and grief reactions * Mind/body connections with physical illnesses * Eating disorders * Conflict resolution * The effects of sexual, physical and emotional abuse Mary also works with individuals who want: * To modify their alcohol use * Professional supervision or support * To review or change their lives ####Qualifications ~ * Diploma in Gestalt Therapy (Gestalt Institute of NZ) * Certificate in Interface of Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (Gestalt Institute of NZ) * Certificate in Theories of Psychotherapy (Ashburn Clinic) * International Certification as Imago Relationship Therapist. * BTheol (Otago) * BA (Otago) * Teacher's College Diploma ####Meberships ~ * Registered Psychotherapist * Member of New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists; Title is ¿NZAP Member with Advanced Clinical Practice¿ * Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors * Member of Imago Relationships International ####Personal Interests ~ I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, films, exercise and walking in the countryside. I continue to explore the meaning of being human and to experience joy in the changing circumstances in my own life and the lives of others. ACC Referrals are accepted - WINZ Funding can be used where applicable - Wheelchair Accessible - On-site Parking available! Consultations are 50 mins and Fee is by arrangement Call today to set up an appointment.