Sue Harris
68 Tenth Avenue
Tauranga
Phone: (07) 578 0959
Fax: (07) 578 0958
Email: sue.harris@baycounselling.co.nz
Qualifications:
Registered Psychotherapist
Full Member of New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (N.Z.A.P)
Full member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (N.Z.A.C)
Approved A.C.C Counsellor
Approved Family Court Counsellor
Approved E.A.P Counsellor (Employee Assistance Programme)
Approved Stratos Counsellor (Employee Assistance Programme)
M.A. Masters of Arts in Therapy & Counselling (U.K)
Certificate in Clinical Supervision Training (C.I.T - N.Z)
B.S.W Bachelor of Social Work (Canada)
B.A Bachelor of Arts (Canada)
Dip.Eng Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (P.N.G)
Hello, my name is Sue Harris
I've been a partner at Bay Counselling & Therapy Service since 1996.
Personal
When I am not working, I relax on my small rural property with my partner, dog and cat. I am increasingly enjoying the sea; snorkeling with underwater photography and fishing. Maintaining my relationships with my family and friends both here and abroad are important to my wellbeing.
Courses Attended Including
- Trauma & Recovery - Psycho-diagnosis
- Couple Counselling - Step-Families
- Child Development - Marae Noho
Supervision
- Regular fortnightly supervision with an N.Z.A.P qualified supervisor
- Quarterly cultural supervision with Tangata Whenua Mental Health Consultant
- Regular peer supervision
Code of Ethics
- N.Z.A.P.
- N.Z.A.C.
Professional Activities
Member of the Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation
Chairperson Therapy Discussion Group; N.Z.A.P. Branch Acting Chair
Client Groups
I provide both private counselling / therapy and the above agency sessions as above. I primarily work with individuals, adults and couples. However from time to time will do family work and work with children and teens. I have a commitment to Tangata Whenua as well as an awareness of the cultural needs of other ethnic groups.
Areas of Work
- Trauma (sexual, physical, emotional neglect) - Depression
- Self esteem - Anxiety
- Stress - Grief & Loss
- Identity - Children's Issues
- Relationship Difficulties - Clinical Supervision
- Sexual Abuse Counselling (children, teens and adults) - Communication Skills
- Individual Counselling (children, teens, and adults)
Clinical Approach
I have a psychodynamic – existential approach that I use in both counselling and psychotherapy, and utilize other techniques / modalities as required for the work to progress.
What is Counselling
Client’s come to get relief and to overcome a problem(s) that are occurring in the present. Exploring the problem in the context of the person’s life (both past and present) and getting clarity about it then means strategies, actions can be identified and improved wellbeing is more likely to occur.
