Student Counselling Manaaki Tauira
Sometimes a kōrero is all it takes to clear your head. Book a free session
We offer free, confidential counselling sessions where you can talk about anything that’s affecting your life or studies.
Our sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore challenges such as academic pressure, stress, or low mood, as well as personal or social issues like relationships, flatting stress, or life changes.
Whatever your reason, our team is here to listen, guide, and support you in a way that works for you.
Student counsellors
Book a free counselling session(external link) at a time that suits you, on-campus or online, by using the above button, or by emailing our team directly. Our friendly Learner Success Advisors in the Library can also assist you with your booking.
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1 - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, during semester. |
Nelson Campus, S Block | Level two(external link) |
You’ll meet with one of our senior counselling students, in person, online, or by phone.
NMIT Student counsellors:
- Are trained in providing counselling support and guidance
- Offer a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space
- Are supervised by qualified counselling professionals to ensure quality care
Meet our Manaaki Tauira | Student Counsellors
Our NMIT Manaaki Tauira, Student Counsellors, are looking forward to meeting you. Learn more about each of them below to help you choose a counsellor to meet your needs.
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Ben Bushell Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I’m a grounded and empathetic communicator, bringing experience with diverse communities to create wellbeing and culturally safe practice.
“Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata” — When the land is well, the people are well.
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Davi Hill Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
Kia ora, my name is Davi, I’m a third-year student counsellor at NMIT.
I offer a safe space where it's all about you and what your needs. We can collaboratively work to help you move towards where you most want to be.
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Doreen Onofia Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
Lived experience has honed my compassion, acceptance and cultural humility. I’d be honoured to be a part of your pathway to where you want to go.
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Kate Fulton Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
My training in yoga, meditation and mindfulness brings a somatic quality to my work, to create a safe and focussed connection for the unpacking of difficulties, to smooth the way to where the client would like their life to go.
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Kenny Pile Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I offer authenticity, patience and acceptance to create a place for client self-reflection, and consideration for ‘where-to-from-here’. I practice curiosity to uncover client-led progress.
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Samm Bell (she/they) Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I accept and meet my clients where they are at, with compassion and empathy.
I draw upon my own lived experience and learnings, to walk alongside my clients, so we can problem-solve together for the best outcome.
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Skye Tsubasa Kitahaba Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
はじめまして! I'm Skye aka Tsubasa. Originally from Japan, I understand navigating barriers and change, to make A/NZ your place also. I offer safe and warm relational connection, respectful of your unique identity.
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Sophie Burgess Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
One of my main goals as a counsellor is to provide a space for youth to feel understood, supported and safe to express themselves fully in the counselling room.
At 19, I create a comfortable, relatable and safe space for young people. I value client autonomy and a collaborative, client-led approach.
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Sarah Templeton Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I create strong relational connections, providing my clients with respectful, safe and holistic practice. Together, we’ll consider your whole self to create a path towards sustainable change.
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Tuia Crampton Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I believe deeply in people’s capacity for growth, wisdom, and resilience.
“Poipoia te kakano he puawai” – Nurture the seed and it will bloom (Elder, 2008).
