State of Mind Counselling - Island Bay

Who is State of Mind Counselling?

My name is Rachel Kiel-Taylor.  I have a counselling degree, a teaching certificate and diploma, and I am an experienced group facilitator of stopping violence programmes. I am a mother, sister, grandmother and wife.

I worked for 20years with domestic violence survivors and perpetrators and in my current counselling practice I work with people recovering from sexual abuse trauma, those coping with the challenges of physical and mental disabilities, work-place and business problems, people experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, depression, illness and those with situational problems and concerns. I have training in and experience of helping people with ADHD understand and work with their condition.

 Wellington Counsellor: Rachel Kiel-Taylor

I am experienced with using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Client Centred Practice and Mindfulness. I follow the latest research in neuroscience, neuropsychology, and evidence-based practice. I have my own supervisor and am a Member, Registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. 

I’m a musician in my spare time and play guitar and drums. I love gardening and the natural world. My personal values are about kindness, compassion, integrity, and authenticity. In the counselling space you will always be treated with respect.

Qualifications:

Diploma of Education

Bachelor of Counselling

Facilitator Accreditation for Stopping Violence Programmes (Kapiti)

The Counselling Space

State of Mind Counselling takes place in a private, quiet and tranquil space, it has a contemplative view out onto trees and sky, at my counselling rooms in Island Bay, Wellington. There are client toilet facilities, plenty of street parking and a bus route within 10minutes walking distance.

Client feedback:

"It's nice and private"

"I went down to the beach and reflected on things after the session"

"I like getting out of the noisy city. I can think more clearly"

There are some steps (easy) so no wheelchair access.