ABOUT US
Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation provides subsidised counselling through experienced counsellors for people that are unable to afford counselling and are not eligible for funding from any other source.
We also provide counselling for direct referrals from Oranga Tamariki, this is funded through a government contract.
Our Mission
To provide access to fully funded, subsidised or private counselling with general or specialist professional therapists.
Our Vision
Developing well balanced and thriving individuals, children and families.
Our History
BOP Therapy Foundation was set up in 1992 by a small group of counsellors and therapists concerned that some people, especially parents and children, were falling 'through the cracks' and were unable to access counselling due to their financial circumstances.
Counsellors recognised the need for short term counselling to give people ideas about changing their situation or dealing differently with a problem.
Our Structure
Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation is an Incorporated Society and a registered Charity (CC41185).
Counsellors are selected for their expertise, become members of the organisation and contract to service clients that qualify for funded counselling through BOP Therapy Foundation. Each counsellor also has their own private practice.
The Executive Committee for Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation are:
Chairperson - Andy Todd
Treasurer - Jane Kelly
Secretary - Nikki Mildon
We also provide counselling for direct referrals from Oranga Tamariki, this is funded through a government contract.
Our Mission
To provide access to fully funded, subsidised or private counselling with general or specialist professional therapists.
Our Vision
Developing well balanced and thriving individuals, children and families.
Our History
BOP Therapy Foundation was set up in 1992 by a small group of counsellors and therapists concerned that some people, especially parents and children, were falling 'through the cracks' and were unable to access counselling due to their financial circumstances.
Counsellors recognised the need for short term counselling to give people ideas about changing their situation or dealing differently with a problem.
Our Structure
Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation is an Incorporated Society and a registered Charity (CC41185).
Counsellors are selected for their expertise, become members of the organisation and contract to service clients that qualify for funded counselling through BOP Therapy Foundation. Each counsellor also has their own private practice.
The Executive Committee for Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation are:
Chairperson - Andy Todd
Treasurer - Jane Kelly
Secretary - Nikki Mildon