For many years I have really enjoyed working with people – as a nurse, a career counsellor, a counsellor and a supervisor. I am passionate about the positive difference counselling can make in peoples’ lives. I use a non judgemental, warm, empathetic, accepting approach to create a relationship of trust with my clients, as the counselling work we do together is influenced by the strength of our relationship.
While I enjoy all counselling work my particular areas of interest are couples counselling; building self confidence, assertiveness and self compassion; working with individuals or couples experiencing sexual problems, including the impact of cancer on intimate relationships; anger management; career counselling; parenting; trauma, loss and grief; health and wellness; workplace stress, burnout and conflict resolution.
I also provide supervision for those in the helping profession or management positions.
Why not give me a call to discuss what is possible.
Phone me on 027 824 7518 or email debbie@optionscounselling.co.nz
Debbie Penlington
- Master of Counselling
- Registered Nurse
- Graduate Diploma in Career Development
- Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision (with Distinction)
- Member New Zealand Association of Counsellors
- Fellow- College of Nurses Aotearoa
- Associate Member Career Development Association of New Zealand
