Feel confident, calm and supported,
ready to lead your best life
with fun and integrity.
Counselling and therapy in Wellington City and online across New Zealand – in person, by online video call (Zoom) or by phone, with Linda Robertson
See me privately, or through your workplace EAP scheme (Clearhead, Telus Health, Southern Cross and Workplace Options)
Counselling: Not currently taking new clients
Professional supervision: Please email linda@lindarobertson.co.nz to enquire about options available
How can counselling help?
The chance to talk through things getting in the way of you living your best life
Someone to work with you to discover a way forward
Someone to challenge those sticky points
Learn to notice your thoughts, feelings and how they play out in your life
Explore what you want your life to look like
We'll develop useful strategies for you to use and build on the things that are working well to get you there
You'll feel motivated to actively move toward where you want to be
You'll be supported as you maintain the momentum
Increase your confidence and self-esteem
Here's what to expect in a Counselling session:
Let's look at what is happening in your life.
What would you like to have happen? Where would you like to be?
What does this look like?
What do we need to do to get you there?
Let's work on one little thing, because often the one little thing turns into two little things. We build momentum that way - whatever you perceive to be success. We want you further toward where you would like to be, instead of always looking back. (Spoiler: Sometimes it's as simple as a language shift.)
I will listen and guide you through this process to help you change and move forward.
I’m Linda Robertson
I've been a qualified counsellor since 2010, and working in the mental health area even longer.
I have a tonne of experience in providing all sorts of counselling support.
I’ve worked at Victoria University as a Counsellor and in leadership as the Clinical Lead.
Counsellor/Therapy Approach:
I remain client-focused throughout our sessions. But I have lots of training in different modalities that I may weave in to our sessions:
Person-Centred Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Registrations & Professional Memberships:
Full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC)
Qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision
Bachelor of Counselling
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Management and Human Resources & Industrial Relations)
What I do in a nutshell:
I help people through changes both big and small
So, why should you work with me?
I want to help you have a better life.
I’m committed to making your sessions with me a positive experience.
We'll develop useful strategies for you to use.
You'll feel motivated to actively change those things that aren't working.
Be supported as you maintain the momentum.
Let’s talk.
I specialise in:
Professional Supervision
Counselling
I have experience working with:
Life transitions
Stress and burnout
Workplace change and challenges
Relationships (home and work)
Depression and anxiety
Self-esteem, assertiveness and anger management
ADHD
Grief and loss
Work-life balance
Leadership
Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
Career uncertainty and self-development
Current availability
Counselling: Not currently taking new clients
Professional supervision: Please email linda@lindarobertson.co.nz to enquire about options available