Miss Karina Winter Counsellor

Mindful Connections Online Practice, Wellington
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Overview

Drawing from my own recovery journey after a serious assault, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed care with deep empathy and understanding. I specialise in supporting women affected by domestic violence. I also provide care for those experiencing addiction. My holistic, client-centred approach includes Motivational Interviewing, person-centred therapy, Mauri Ora, Black Rain Trauma-Informed Practice, Te Whare Tapa Whā, CBT, and DSM-5 assessments. I am committed to helping clients build resilience and healing in a safe and respectful environment. I look forward to supporting you on your path to wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Health Sciences – Post Graduate Violence & Trauma (Level 8) Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7) Health & Wellbeing – Practice Applied (Level 5) Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (AUT) – Trauma and Violence (Level 8) Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Abuse
  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Couples Therapy
  • Custody issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Emotional abuse
  • Family Therapy
  • Gambling addiction
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Mediation
  • Mental health
  • Neglect
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Physical Abuse
  • Pornography addiction
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Relapse prevention
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Women

Languages Spoken

  • English