Whanganui Counselling Services
SKILLS HUB

Who’s It For?

Individuals, professionals, community workers, couples, – anyone wanting to grow. Whether you are in the workforce or just keen to reconnect with your own power – this space is yours. We specialize in 1-1 skills training, to 1-2. We may expand our numbers over time. But right now, we go deep with what we have and ensure your learning is kept simple, and effective.

Why Come to the Skills Hub?

Keeping it real and simple - where else are you going to get this level of straight-up, practical, lived-and-learned experience?

Other places? Thousands of dollars.

Here? Still an investment – but affordable, accessible, real. Investing in Yourself!!

My Qualifications?

Certified Train-the-Trainer in:

❖Group Leadership Skills

❖Communication Skills - Assertiveness

❖Personal Skills - Assertiveness

❖Conflict Resolution

❖Stress Management & Relaxation

❖Family Communication

Plus, countless personal development workshops over the years. And yes – I was that person in the room, soaking it all in while mapping out how I would teach it one day. That day is now.

Session Structure

How Often?
Totally flexible. It might be a one-off, weekly one-on-one, or a short programme – four to six weeks, one to two hours per session. Some just want a refresher on a certain skill, or topic, relative to their individual needs. We shape it to suit you.

What to Bring?
Pen, pad, clipboard – come ready to learn. You will get homework. You will be challenged. Handouts provided as needed. I draw from a huge toolkit of resources to match the learning goals of each session.

What Does a Session Look Like? How many People?

We start with intros and a quick outline of what’s ahead. Working with 1-2 people, or just yourself, there’s always an opener – an icebreaker to set the tone. Then, it’s into the real work: learning, interacting, sharing. I will guide the space, set the pace, and make sure each person feels supported, and validated. We will advise if we increase group numbers. We specialize in small and meaningful.

Duration

One-on-one: 1 to 1.5 hours
Groups: 1.5 to 2 hours

What You’ll Learn

• Boosting self-esteem and self-awareness

• Building confidence in communication

• Active listening and meaningful responding

• Handling feedback and difficult conversations

• Everyday emotional regulation tools

• Personal responsibility and goal setting
  

You get out of it what you put in.
Come open. Come willing. Leave stronger.

Becoming Informed = Becoming Empowered = Becoming!

Word of Encouragement from the Hub

Learning new skills shakes things up – and that’s the point. It's like a new tool: it sharpens, it polishes, it refines - it brings change. People around you will notice. Some might push back. That's okay. With these tools, you'll respond with confidence, calm, and respect. We specialize in one-on-one training, to one-on-two - and look forward to working with you.

Ngā mihi nui

Knowledge is Power – Yours if you Want it!

Get skilled. Hone your strengths.
Stretch. Grow. Own it.