Our Counsellors
Please note that our Counsellors are contracting professionals who charge accordingly for their time. The NPCT does offer discretionary subsidies for anyone in the Porirua area who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Robyn Te Paiho - Counsellor
Bachelor of Social work, Certificate in counselling, Certificate in clinical Supervision, Certificate in Business Studies.MNZAC & MNZCCA
Robyn works with teenagers, adults and couples.She has been working in private practice for approximately 27 years and has had experience working in hospital settings and community agency settings as well.Robyn is a visual person, so sometimes she might encourage you to write or draw what is going on to help you focus on that, rather than just talking. She is able to use the following methods of working: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive behavioural Therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy and Prayer Ministry.She has contracts with the following:Gumboot Friday Funding, Tū Ora Compass Health, and several Employment Assistance Programmes (EAP) with Benestar, Vitae and Raise.
Robyn works with teenagers, adults and couples.She has been working in private practice for approximately 27 years and has had experience working in hospital settings and community agency settings as well.Robyn is a visual person, so sometimes she might encourage you to write or draw what is going on to help you focus on that, rather than just talking. She is able to use the following methods of working: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive behavioural Therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy and Prayer Ministry.She has contracts with the following:Gumboot Friday Funding, Tū Ora Compass Health, and several Employment Assistance Programmes (EAP) with Benestar, Vitae and Raise.
Chris Malcolm - Counsellor
Bachelor of Arts; Bacherlor of Counselling, MNZAC
Chris has been counselling University students for the last 10 years. He has experience with a large range of issues that people bring to counselling. He seeks to create a non-judgemental and accepting space that people feel comfortable in. Chris works from the strong belief that everyone has inherent worth. He is interested in drawing on the strengths already in people’s lives to help them negotiate the difficulties that they face. He believes that even small changes can be effective in reaping ongoing life reward. Chris works using Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused therapy and CBTHe has contracts with ACC and Raise EAP
Sherrilyn van Asch - Counsellor
B.Couns, B.Ed, Dip. Tchg, Cert. Design
Sherrilyn has been married for 29 years, and has 6 children: three biological and three fostered. She became a Christian when she was six years old. She loves music and art, and sports. She enjoys hiking in the bush with the children and getting back to nature. She has come from a background of teaching and loves working with people. She is now a trained counsellor and is working towards a post grad in trauma.
She believes every person carries their own strengths, wisdom and capacity for change, even when life seems overwhelming. In counselling she provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to slow down, reflect and make sense of your own experiences. Together she will explore the patterns, emotions, and stories that shape your life-uncovering what's helpful and what may be holding you back. She will support you to develop emotional regulation, build resilience and find healthier ways of responding to stress, conflict and difficult feelings. She can also integrate creative approaches, including music.
When appropriate, she creates songs from the client's words during sessions, helping capture insights and growth in a meaningful way.
She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and offers a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Her Christian faith shapes who she is, and she can include faith or spirituality in her work if that feels meaningful to you. She is happy to answer any questions beforehand, so you feel confident and informed about what to expect in our sessions.
Jennifer Drummond - Counsellor
Dip Teaching, BEd, Graduate Diploma in Counselling Practice, Member NZAC.
Jennifer is a compassionate and non-judgemental person who believes that no-one is defined by their past experiences, their choices or by the way they or others see them. As I journey alongside my clients through the challenges they are facing, I aim to listen, encourage, share strategies and offer insightful support to help them to discover their strengths, their potential and gain a greater understanding of themselves. I am a creative person and bring this creativity into my sessions where possible.
Jennifer is a compassionate and non-judgemental person who believes that no-one is defined by their past experiences, their choices or by the way they or others see them. As I journey alongside my clients through the challenges they are facing, I aim to listen, encourage, share strategies and offer insightful support to help them to discover their strengths, their potential and gain a greater understanding of themselves. I am a creative person and bring this creativity into my sessions where possible.