Institute Directors & Staff

 

- Institute Directors
- Institute Staff


Institute Directors







 
HELEN PALMER
Ph/fax 09 625 9559

B.A. LL.B. Dip. Tchg.
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (London),
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (London)
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP


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


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 09 480 0981

M.Sc (Hons)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Adv.Dip. of Applied Jungian Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist MNZAP

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 a 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 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.

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


Brings to his practice of psychotherapy and supervision a deep commitment to his clients becoming all that they may be, with greater wholeness, meaning and joy in their lives. Works privately with a special interest in trauma recovery, creativity, crisis of meaning, and spiritual awakening. 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 MNZAC


Practises psychotherapy in New Plymouth, and supervision and professional development with individuals and groups in New Plymouth, Auckland and Wellington. Gives workshops for counsellors, therapists and mental health workers - see http://www.psychematters-lynneholdem.blogspot.com. Conducts groups for people suffering depression and anxiety grounded in psychosynthesis and influenced by group analysis and psychoanalysis.

 
MARGARET PEARL
Ph 09 623 2810

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

Background in communications. Interests include life passges, relationships, will and spirituality. Sees psychosynthesis as a tool for all forms of change. Is in private practice in Thames and Auckland, inspired by the possibilities of courage, goodwill, humour and compassion for self: it takes grace and grit to make pearls.

RIC CHURCH
Ph 376 0214
021 275 5742

Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
Master Pract. NLP, Timeline Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis
MNZAC


Prior to embarking on his career as a therapist, had a successful career in the commercial sector. This experience has been beneficial in founding Men’s Talk Counselling and Therapy, as well as Work Talk, a workplace support organisation. Works with both a wide range of clients and presenting issues, and assists clients in opening to their unrealised potential, while supporting them on their meaning making journey in life. Is on a sabbatical in 2010.

 
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

M.Psychotherapy (Neuroscience) M.Counselling
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Counselling (N.Z.)
Diploma of Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (N.Z.)
MACP MPACFA

Has a private practice in Sydney and is completing a PhD in the neurophysiology of therapeutic alliance. 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.



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