Psychosynthesis Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Mentor and Coach
Kia ora, hola, hi! Iām Lorena. I'm a qualified and experienced psychosynthesis counsellor and psychotherapist offering face to face and online therapy services in Auckland, Waikato and beyond to people from all walks of life.
If you are here for the first time, or returning to therapy, thank you for stopping by and seeing if I am the right fit for you.
Get to know me and my storyTherapy tailored to you and your needs
Counselling
Generally used as a bridge into a deeper understanding of ourselves and as a pathway to discovering purpose, meaning and value. Also used for shorter term work to focus on a specific issue, needing a practical and immediate solution or outcome.
Psychotherapy
Explores the more fundamental and underlying patterns and structures that are deeply rooted, often unknown, not acknowledged and causing trouble. Requires deeper work and is a pathway for self-exploration and self-discovery.
Couples Therapy
We bring to our relationship dynamics our own individual set of patterns, values, behaviours , beliefs and wounding, so: there is no size fit all when it comes to relationships.
Get to know how I work
It is important for me that you understand how I practice to avoid misunderstandings.
I do not offer instant solutions, advice, magic recipes, or instant fixes because I believe you have your own rhythm and wisdom. Therefore, I trust you will arrive to any new insights and meaning making at your own pace.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, trained to work in a psychotherapeutic manner. Talking therapy is not enough to create substantial change because it makes us go around in circles and just scratch the surface of the root of our ongoing issues. Change and healing requires will engaged, patience and perseverance and the kind of shift that I work for with clients takes some time.
Several weeks or even a few months is too little time for us to make any REAL difference in the long patterns that have led you to struggle and feel in the ways you do now. You are nevertheless, free to consult with me for as few or as many sessions as you like and choose. We can talk about this and discuss. You may wish to have and introductory session to see if we are the right fit for each other.
Topics we can explore together
If you are here, welcome. You have taken a huge step towards helping yourself move forward. Asking for support is an opportunity for creating the change you wish to see in your life that requires courage and honesty. I can help you with a range of issues, no matter how big or small. Our relationship is the bedrock of our journey together.
Depression, stress Anxiety, sadness, frustration, sorrow, hurt and embarrassment, loneliness
Anger
Difficulties with emotional regulation,Personal crisis, major life transition, having the sense that something is missing in your life.
Insomnia, phobia, fear nightmares, suicidal thoughts
Social anxiety, body image and low self-esteem, self confidence, self worth issues
Feeling lost, confused, stuck, flat, unmotivated, disinterested, dissatisfied or unfulfilled with your life
Grief and bereavement
Illnesses such as chronic fatigue and pain
Sexual Abuse, PTSD Trauma
Find better work-life balance, looking to find meaning and more joy in your life, living fully and authentically.
Desire for creative self-expression , wanting to explore qualities and talents that might be hidden and seeking to emerge.
Yearning for spiritual connection and integration
Humbled by my clients experience and feedback
I approached Lorena looking for answers and support in my struggling relationship with my parents. Instead of just giving me answers and support, Lorena showed me how I could find the answers and the support I needed from within myself. She listened to me like I've never been listened to before, and then she taught me how to listen to myself. She saw me, and she taught me how to see myself. She didn't give me wings; she showed me how to see that I already have wings I was too scared to use. Lorena is truly the best teacher I've ever had in my life. I am so incredibly grateful.
E. (female)
I have just completed a 6-year period of intense self-discovery with Lorena as my companion. It may sound extreme to say that she has saved my life, but under her guidance I have been able to restore myself to active living. This is clearly more than I job to her and her dedication and discipline to creating a safe and nurturing relationship is phenomenal. She always challenged me to love myself more. There were times when we seemed bogged down in words and meanings, and times when we had to deal with very delicate matters. Her professionalism and presence always shone through and her easy access to joy and wonder are aspirational. I am left with no doubt that I am worthy of knowing her.
O. (male)
Lorena will always be remembered in our relationship, we have been married more than 35 years. šš We have a very deep appreciation for her kindness, professionalism and skill. She gave us tools that truly helped us communicate well and negotiate particularly through COVID. Even today when we strike "emotional speed bumps", we quote her wisdom and gradually move on. Life is surely an adventure and we sincerely want to thank her for her warmth and positive approach to the challenges we faced in our relationship. You will always be dear to our hearts.
M. & M. (couple)