Ngai O'Kell MA

(Miss)

Accepting Clients

I'm here to support children, young people, adults & families to work towards a more fulfilled life, for any of the issues that you face.

Counselor in Wellington,
Supervised by David McMillan, Masters in Counselling

Services

About My Clients

Haere mai, Hi, my name is Ngairini. I'm an experienced Counsellor in Island Bay, Wellington. I run "Island Bay Counselling'. On a waiting list elsewhere? Why wait? I can see you now! I'm here for you to support children, young people, adults, elders, couples, families, and with groups in schools on issues affecting the youth, for awareness, counselling & strategies to assist with these. to work towards a more fulfilled life using any modalities in my list, for any of the issues that they face.

My Background and Approach

My sessions are generally one hour however this can be negotiable, as in an hour and a half or two hours at a time if needed. It is a comfortable, clean, private & safe space. You will have confidentiality (informed consent). I am always aware of ethical situations and will follow them to the letter.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am non judgemental & caring. I will work with you to get the best results. Let's do this! "It is clear that Ngairini cares deeply for her clients. She provides a safe & warm environment, that allows for them to face into, & work through, life's challenges & difficulties. I would recommend her for anyone wanting to start the healing journey "- Mr. J

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anger Issues Anxiety

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Italiano

Qualifications

Supervision
Supervised by David McMillan, Masters in Counselling · (09) 483 7288. Mobile: (027) 362 5584. Email: davemcounselling@hotmail.com.
Years in practice
1 year

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

48 Island Bay Esplanade
Island Bay
Wellington, 6023
0272644844

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 38.7945952°, -106.5348379°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English, Italiano
  • Rate: $63 - 200/session

Info

Email Ngai
48 Island Bay Esplanade
Island Bay
Wellington, 6023
4601
Masthead Way
Sanctuary Cove, 4212

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