Hello, and welcome to CT counselling

 

My name Chris Townsley, and I am a 35-year-old male counsellor with a passion for helping people create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I am a university-trained professional with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) – a model I specialize in when working with children.

 

I have a Bachelor of Health Science in counselling from AUT and a provisional membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (Membership number 13108) 

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with men and families, where I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges they face and the unique dynamics within these groups. While I have focused much of my practice on this population, my training and experience allow me to support individuals from all walks of life.

 

I believe in building a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs of each person, empowering them to gain insights and skills to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. I draw from my own personal experience with mental health challenges and come in with an empathetic approach and work at a pace that you are comfortable with. 

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My main approach being narrative therapy, I want to know about who you are. How you see yourself, and what are the things in your life that are stopping you to achieve your goals. Narrative therapy is the story of you, by showing the world who you are and what you stand for can help you maintain and create the narrative of "this is me". Mixing this with Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) we can dig underneath the layers and point you in the direction that you want to go. I work in a very proactive way and in collaboration with you, we will come up with a plan and the steps you need to take to achieve them.   

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If you would a free 20-minute zoom session to discuss what you are after and what I can offer you, send me an email and we can make a time. 

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Thank you

Chris Townsley

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