Psychosynthesis Institute of New Zealand

HELEN PALMER
Ph/fax 09 625 9559

M.A.(Dist) LL.B. Dip. Tchg.
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (London),
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (London)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice)

Trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London. Worked in private practice and with groups for many years in Britain before returning to NZ in 1986 to found the Institute. Has a private practice, trains and supervises professionals, teaches psychosynthesis. Is an ordained Interfaith minister, marriage and civil union celebrant.

PETER HUBBARD
Ph/fax 09 625 9559

M.A. Dip. Tchg.
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (London),
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (London),
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice)

Trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, where he worked with groups and individuals. Has been involved in the business sector for a number of years and is interested in the application of psychosynthesis principles in this context through consultation. Co-founder of the Institute, teacher, trainer, supervisor and therapist.

AROHA MAHONEY
Ph 07 870 5049

M.Sc (Hons)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Adv.Dip. of Applied Jungian Psychology
MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice)

Has a teaching and administration background and is an exhibiting mixed media artist. Has a private practice in Te Awamutu. Is interested in personal mythology and a lived spirituality.

CHRISTA CARFRAE
Ph 09 480 0981

CQSW Dip. Applied Social Studies
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC MNZAP

Has a private practice as a psychotherapist and group facilitator. Previous experience as a social worker and supervisor for 15 years. Has special interest in working with clients to become more authentically themselves, able to take charge of their lives, realise their potential and live according to personal values and meanings held. Is ACC approved.

CLAIRE VIRTUE
Ph 09 378 7684

M.SW CQSW Dip. Social Studies
Diploma in Addiction Studies (C.I.T.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP

Currently in private practice in Westmere. Previously trained in family and Narrative therapy. Has a deep interest in working with trauma, lesbian and gay issues, working with couples and spiritual awakening. Also facilitates supervision and personal growth groups. Offers supervision and is an ACC approved counsellor.

B.A. Post-Grad. Dip. Supervision,
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MNZAC, MIARRP

I am a psychotherapist in private practice, working with individuals, couples and groups. I have particular experience in working with issues of trauma, the problematic use of alcohol and other drugs combined with mental health issues, spiritual emergency, and the complexities of sexual identity and sexual behaviour in relation to intimacy. I also offer supervision, and am ACC approved for Sensitive Claims work.

JULIE O'BRIEN
Ph 09 419 5977

B.A.
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP

Has a private practice as a psychotherapist. Previous background in writing and communications work for agencies working for social change. Is particularly interested in being with clients experiencing grief, loss of meaning, depression, loneliness and relationship difficulties, and working with the process of self-discovery, alignment with purpose, meaning and values, and spiritual awakening.

LYNNE HOLDEM
Ph 06 769 6050

B.A Dip. Tchg. Dip. Drama.,
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MNZAC

Lynne has a private phsychotherapy practice in New Plymouth, and also offers supervision there and in Auckland. She loves to work with groups and is interested in community dialogue through Taranaki Changemakers. She gives talks on psychological and spiritual topics: psychematters-lynneholdem@blogspot.com.

MARGARET PEARL
Ph 021 255 9991

Cert. Supervision,
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MIARPP

I am a psychotherapist in private practice, working with couples, individuals and offer supervision. I was born and raised in the Hawkes Bay, and was, variously wife, mother and farmer. Of the three, only mother (and now grandmother) endures. I have been a counsellor and psychotherapist since 1981 and am intensely and practically involved with the ethics of good practice. I have an abidiing interest in relationship, feminist and gender issues - and an unquenchable faith in the 'possible'.

MARK SKELDING
Ph 07 868 3220
021 416 332
songlines@paradise.net.nz

Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
MNZAC

Background in communications and marketing in cultural and environmental settings. Interested in how we make sense and thrive within challenging experiences - personal, interpersonal, social, global. Has a general practice in Auckland and Thames. Offers Skype sessions where appropriate.

ROBYN ROGERS
Ph 09 832 7954

Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.),
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.),
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC

Works in private practice, is a court approved facilitator, special focus in working with problems with relationships, woman’s issues, ahuatanga maori, breaking the cycle of family violence, trauma recovery, separation, loss and grief, supporting people in addressing the effects of marginalisation. Offers supervision.


	Institute Directors & Staff
	- Institute Directors - Institute Staff Institute Directors
	HELEN PALMER Ph/fax 09 625 9559 M.A.(Dist) LL.B. Dip. Tchg. Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (London), Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (London) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice) Trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London. Worked in private practice and with groups for many years in Britain before returning to NZ in 1986 to found the Institute. Has a private practice, trains and supervises professionals, teaches psychosynthesis. Is an ordained Interfaith minister, marriage and civil union celebrant.
	PETER HUBBARD Ph/fax 09 625 9559 M.A. Dip. Tchg. Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (London), Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (London), Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice) Trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, where he worked with groups and individuals. Has been involved in the business sector for a number of years and is interested in the application of psychosynthesis principles in this context through consultation. Co-founder of the Institute, teacher, trainer, supervisor and therapist.
	HURU TE MANAWANUI TURNER (JOE) Ko Pureora te maunga, ko Waimiha te awa, ko pikopiko mai ra, i mua i te whare wananga o Miringa Te Kakara. Ko Rereahu te iwi o te waka Tainui. Huru Te Manawanui Turner (Joe) kaumatua o te iwi o Rereahu, puta atu i te rohe Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa. Ti Hei Mauriora. Taku mahi he tono ki te kawanatanga kia whakahokia mai tou matou maunga a Pureora, me nga awa, me nga whenua o Maraeroa. Taku mahi i roto i te rohi o Tamaki Makaurau, he awhina Dr. Pita Sharples i runga i te marae o Hoani Waititi, he tautoko i nga matauranga, Te Kohanga Reo, Te Kura Tuatahi, Te Wharekura - Te Kura Tuarua, me Te Whare Tu Taua, i tenei wa, kei te whiriwhiria kia tu he Whare Wananga, tapiri atu, ki Te Roopu Whanau Awhina (Marae Restorative Justice Programme), tautoko i Te Roopu Manutaki (Traditional Performing Arts Group) Tu Tangata (Man Alive - court approved violence and anger management programmes for men). Tautoko hoki, i nga turoro wairangi o te motu (mental health patients throughout New Zealand), me Te Whanau Piki Ora (Maori traditional health and healing, unit based at Hoani Waititi Marae.) Ma te Maori ano nga Mate Mauiui, te taha wairua (internalised within a person from conception, the Atua‚), te taha hinengaro (the source of the thoughts and emotions), te taha tinana (the body), te taha whanau (the family). He tautoko hoki i nga mahi e pa ana ki tenei kaupapa rangatira. We are privileged to have the expertise of Joe as a kaumatua to support our students in their work.
	Institute Staff
	AROHA MAHONEY Ph 07 870 5049 M.Sc (Hons) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Adv.Dip. of Applied Jungian Psychology MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice) Has a teaching and administration background and is an exhibiting mixed media artist. Has a private practice in Te Awamutu. Is interested in personal mythology and a lived spirituality.
	CHRISTA CARFRAE Ph 09 480 0981 CQSW Dip. Applied Social Studies Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC MNZAP Has a private practice as a psychotherapist and group facilitator. Previous experience as a social worker and supervisor for 15 years. Has special interest in working with clients to become more authentically themselves, able to take charge of their lives, realise their potential and live according to personal values and meanings held. Is ACC approved.
	CLAIRE VIRTUE Ph 09 378 7684 M.SW CQSW Dip. Social Studies Diploma in Addiction Studies (C.I.T.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP Currently in private practice in Westmere. Previously trained in family and Narrative therapy. Has a deep interest in working with trauma, lesbian and gay issues, working with couples and spiritual awakening. Also facilitates supervision and personal growth groups. Offers supervision and is an ACC approved counsellor.
	DALE WIREN Ph 09 828 2980 B.A. Post-Grad. Dip. Supervision, Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MNZAC, MIARRP I am a psychotherapist in private practice, working with individuals, couples and groups. I have particular experience in working with issues of trauma, the problematic use of alcohol and other drugs combined with mental health issues, spiritual emergency, and the complexities of sexual identity and sexual behaviour in relation to intimacy. I also offer supervision, and am ACC approved for Sensitive Claims work.
	DERYN COOPER Ph 09 815 9996 PhD (Auck) MA Hons. Dip. Tchg. Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC Background in developmental and interpersonal psychology, teaching and research. Particular therapeutic interests in the relationship between physical and mental health (e.g. CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia, menopause etc.) trauma, addressing creativity and working cross-culturally. Offers supervision. ACC approved.
	JOHN KINGSTON Ph 09 625 4381 B.A. Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Post-Grad Cert. in Jungian and Transpersonal Psychology Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC Works in private practice providing counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. Is particularly interested in the unconscious dynamics and processes between people, and how recognition of these can lead to more fulfilling relationships. Is married with adult children.
	JULIE O'BRIEN Ph 09 419 5977 B.A. Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP Has a private practice as a psychotherapist. Previous background in writing and communications work for agencies working for social change. Is particularly interested in being with clients experiencing grief, loss of meaning, depression, loneliness and relationship difficulties, and working with the process of self-discovery, alignment with purpose, meaning and values, and spiritual awakening.
	LYNNE HOLDEM Ph 06 769 6050 B.A Dip. Tchg. Dip. Drama., Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MNZAC Lynne has a private phsychotherapy practice in New Plymouth, and also offers supervision there and in Auckland. She loves to work with groups and is interested in community dialogue through Taranaki Changemakers. She gives talks on psychological and spiritual topics: psychematters-lynneholdem@blogspot.com.
	MARGARET PEARL Ph 021 255 9991 Cert. Supervision, Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP (Advanced Clinical Practice), MIARPP I am a psychotherapist in private practice, working with couples, individuals and offer supervision. I was born and raised in the Hawkes Bay, and was, variously wife, mother and farmer. Of the three, only mother (and now grandmother) endures. I have been a counsellor and psychotherapist since 1981 and am intensely and practically involved with the ethics of good practice. I have an abidiing interest in relationship, feminist and gender issues - and an unquenchable faith in the 'possible'.
	MARK SKELDING Ph 07 868 3220 021 416 332 songlines@paradise.net.nz Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) MNZAC Background in communications and marketing in cultural and environmental settings. Interested in how we make sense and thrive within challenging experiences - personal, interpersonal, social, global. Has a general practice in Auckland and Thames. Offers Skype sessions where appropriate.
	ROBYN ROGERS Ph 09 832 7954 Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.), Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.), Registered Psychotherapist MNZAC Works in private practice, is a court approved facilitator, special focus in working with problems with relationships, woman’s issues, ahuatanga maori, breaking the cycle of family violence, trauma recovery, separation, loss and grief, supporting people in addressing the effects of marginalisation. Offers supervision.
	TRISHA STRATFORD Ph 0061 29976 5543 Mob 0430 516 088 PhD (Neuroscience) M.Psychotherapy M.Counselling Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.) Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.) MACP MPACFA Has a private practice in Sydney. Works with the Cancer Council of NSW and in Corporate Training. Has a particular interest in levels of consciousness and the process of communication on all levels.