RISE ANEW U

WHO i AM AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT as we journey together

A little bit about me

I’d describe myself as eclectic with a history full of life experiences covering both the light and dark areas of the colour spectrum. My interests range and include things like: spending time in nature, fishing, photography, art, going for walks along the beach, spending time with family and friends, exploring cultures, writing, poetry, reading, having deep discussions, and funny discussions, and I am constantly learning and exploring new things.

My career started in travel, and after about 12 years in the industry, I decided to return to study, where I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Education. I also emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand at that time. I spent several years raising my two boys in Aotearoa, and during that time, I spent four years working as a professional artist and photographer. My journey to becoming a counsellor was slow - even scary - very intense and, I believe, God led.

I completed my Bachelor of Counselling at Bethlehem Tertiary Institution, where I qualified in several modalities (view a list of them under 'services'). I use these varying modalities with clients the way that a builder might use a variety of tools from a toolbox to complete the work. It is essential to realise that no two people are the same - nor should we expect them to be the same. I treat each client in accordance with the story and the strengths and struggles that they bring into the room. My counselling style reflects who I am, and my main focal point is that I am authentic and allow others to be authentic. Together, we can be open and honest with each other, which is key to developing trust, connection, and healing.

I have counselling experience with young children, youth, family, couples and individuals and I counsel an array of issues, that include things like relationships, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Within those broad issues we might work on the underlying factors that are buried a little deeper like fear of conflict, or past experiences, or narratives that have become normalised for some reason and are defining who you are today.

My promise to you

To listen to you, treat you with respect, be truthful, trustworthy, compassionate, non-judgmental, and show empathy. To work collaboratively with you and to explore ways forward with you. To be culturally sensitive and ensure that I am always in a position where I am willing to learn more about you, your story, and how things like culture weave into your experiences and strengths. I promise to work ethically within the framework of the New Zealand Christian Counselling Association's (NZCCA) Code of Ethics.

What you can expect coming into counselling with me

You can expect the first session to include introducing ourselves to each other outside of the problem. There is some time for questions you may have. We discuss safety and what that looks like in counselling, and we also look briefly at the Code of Ethics that I work with. A full description of the NZCCA, 2018, Code of Ethics is available online for you to see. I am happy to explain them in more detail if you require that. If you are willing to work with me, we then move on to the counselling contract, which allows us to discuss your counselling goals and the struggles you are dealing with, and want to address.

Remember, healing doesn't happen in a straight line! Please trust me on that. At times it may seem like we are visiting several points in your life that you hadn't connected to the problem, but it won't take long before you have some "aha" moments. It is in those moments that healing and 'choice' exist. In those moments where self-awareness grows, empowerment becomes a choice, and forgiveness becomes more accessible.

SHELLEY SIMPSON COUNSELLING

RISE ANEW U

WHO i AM AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT as we journey together

A little bit about me

My promise to you

What you can expect coming into counselling with me

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