Student Counselling Manaaki Tauira
Sometimes a kōrero is all it takes to clear your head. Book a free session
Our counselling sessions offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to talk about whatever is affecting you, from study pressure, stress and low mood to relationships, finances, housing or life changes.
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. Our Manaaki Tauira are senior counselling students, supervised by qualified counselling professionals, who are here to listen, support and focus on what matters to you.
How it works
1. Book a Session(external link)
Choose an appointment time that works for you.
2. Choose how you'd like to meet
Meet in person on campus, online or by phone.
3. Talk with a Student Counsellor
You'll meet with a senior NMIT counselling student who is supported and supervised by qualified counselling professionals.
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Nelson Campus, S Block | Level two(external link) |
Need help booking?
Our friendly Learner Success Advisors in the Library can also assist you with your booking.
Meet our Manaaki Tauira | Student Counsellors(external link)
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 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 you would like your life to go.
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Kenny Pile Manaaki Tauira - Student Counsellor
I offer authenticity, patience, and acceptance to create a place for your 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 a.k.a Tsubasa. Originally from Japan, I understand navigating barriers and change, to make Aotearoa | New Zealand 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.
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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).
