Talanoa Haven Counselling

Talanoa Haven Counselling provides a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive space for people seeking emotional support and personal growth. The service is grounded in compassion, respect, and a person-centred philosophy that honours each individual’s lived experience, values, and cultural identity.

The service is designed to support individuals, couples, children, and young people who may be experiencing emotional distress, life transitions, or challenges in relationships. Many people connect with this service when they are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of a supportive space to reflect and make sense of what they are experiencing.

Counselling at Talanoa Haven Counselling is collaborative and guided at the client’s pace. Sessions focus on building understanding, strengthening emotional wellbeing, and supporting meaningful change in a way that feels safe and respectful.

Key activities include:

• One-to-one counselling sessions
• Couples counselling sessions
• Counselling for children and young people using age-appropriate and creative approaches
• Culturally responsive counselling that acknowledges identity, family, and community influences
• Support for emotional regulation, coping skills, and self-understanding

This service aims to support people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those who value culturally informed and respectful care. Cultural counselling is a core focus, and clients are welcomed to bring their cultural identity and lived experiences into sessions.

Sessions are available to individuals aged five years and older. For children and young people under 18, parental or caregiver consent is required, and involvement is discussed in line with ethical guidelines. The service does not provide crisis or emergency support.

Additional information about the approach and values of Talanoa Haven Counselling can be found on the website’s About and Services pages.