Whanganui Counselling Services
SKILLS HUB

Who’s It For?

For Workplaces

We support workplaces to deal with issues early — before they escalate. Sometimes support is only sought after things have already escalated. That's OK. Reach out. Through counselling-informed education, visual storytelling and sense mapping, mentoring, mediation, and professional skills development (1–1 or small groups), we help bring clarity, direction, and practical ways forward.

In-room, small-scale, whiteboard-led impactful sessions that create clarity and movement.

Best suited for individuals or small groups (2-4 people). Come to us, we've got you covered.

We cut through the BS.

Individuals, professionals, community workers, couples, – anyone wanting to grow. It's for "Yes, and You too." 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 1-3. We go deep with what we have and ensure your learning is kept simple, and effective. We don't do lengthy courses. We keep it short, swift, and with impact.

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? We don't just talk it - we walk it. We live it. We embed it. Otherwise it's not worth much, you may as well read a book. We work swiftly to mahia te mahi!

Other places? Thousands of dollars.

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

My Qualifications?

Certified Train-the-Trainer in:

❖Group Leadership Skills

❖Communication Skills - Assertiveness

❖Personal Skills - Assertiveness

❖Conflict Resolution

❖Stress Management & Relaxation

❖Family Communication

Qualified counsellor. 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?
Sessions are flexible and tailored to your needs.

• One-off if that's all that's required

• Weekly one-on-one sessions with a clear goal in mind

• A short series of sessions (1-2 hours each)

• Refresher sessions to strengthen specific skills (e.g. resilience, confidence, setting boundaries.

We meet you where you are and equip you with practical tools and strategies for change.

What to Bring?
Just yourself. If you like to take notes, feel free to bring a pen and pad - otherwise everything is provided as needed.

What Does an In-house Session Look Like?

Sessions typically run 1-2 hours, depending on the need. We begin with a welcome, introductions, and a clear outline of what will be covered - based on your specific situation. Where appropriate, we use light ice-breakers to get things moving and create a comfortable, open space. From there, the mahi begins. Through a combination of:

• learning and reflection

• interaction and sharing

• practical tools and guidance

• whiteboard sense mapping.

We work together to bring clarity, direction, and movement.

We specialise in small, meaningful, and impactful sessions - best suited for individuals or small groups (in-house).

Duration

One-on-one: 1 to 1.5 hours
Small Groups: 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on individual need or requirement)

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

• Building resilience

• Cutting through BS
  

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

Being Informed = Being Empowered = A Stronger You!

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, and small groups in-house, in a private or open space. We 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.