Karey Meisner Counselling

Karey has been in the fields of health and criminal justice since 1989. Originally trained as a family court counsellor in Canada, he retrained in New Zealand 14 years ago. His training is in Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Motivational Interviewing. Karey is also a researcher/educator who has spoken at conferences/workshops both in New Zealand and abroad.
His room is comfortable with attention to ambiance.

Relationships

While not a couple counsellor, Karey can enable individuals to understand what influences (i.e., childhood, gender, and culture) the way they relate to others. He can assist individuals to develop better ways of communicating to others in primary relationships, work/learning, and social environs.

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Change/Loss

Karey can assist individuals who are experiencing stress/anxiety, depression and grief. He can assist individuals who want to better cope with stress, be less anxious, and increase mood. He can also assist individuals who want to better manage change (i.e., relocation, employment/career, life stage, and/or cultural) and loss (i.e., of health/independence, lifestyle, or from bereavement). He has experience assisting individuals with earthquake related stress and/or trauma.

Work/Employment Related Counselling

Karey can discuss in a safe non-judgmental way issues individuals are having in their work environment including the development of conflict resolution strategies.

Karey has a breadth of employment experiences including having a good understanding of the health, criminal justice and educational/academic sectors. He also has an in-depth understanding of Health Rights and Obligations.

Fees are $90 per session. Funding for counselling is available for those on a benefit or low income via WINZ Disability Allowance.