The Bealey Centre

Counselling

20 Feb

Written By James Akuhata

Empowering Growth and Nurturing Well-Being

Address:
120 Hills Rd 
Edgeware 
Christchurch 8013
Phone:
+64 3 365 6312
Email:
office@bealeycentre.net.nz
Our Hours
Weekdays:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm 
or hours by arrangement
Weekends:
Saturday: Closed 
Sunday: Closed

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The Bealey Centre has been operating since 1988 and has an excellent reputation for warm, caring, professional psychological services. Our compassionate and qualified clinical psychologists offer comprehensive assessments and treatments for individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

About the Bealey Centre

Our commitment to every client is to offer the most effective strategies and techniques based on our experience, research and medical knowledge to enable clients to realise their goals as quickly as possible. Our practice of experienced, registered clinical psychologists provides assessment and treatment for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families utilising a broad range of recognised psychological therapies. At The Bealey Centre, we insist on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compassion. Our extensive knowledge and expertise enable us to implement research-based methods and highly effective practices.

Our Psychological Services

The Bealey Centre is dedicated to helping those who are experiencing difficult emotions

We understand that seeking assistance from a clinical psychologist can be a necessary step towards healing. With our team's wealth of clinical psychology expertise, we can provide tailored assistance to address your unique challenges. We take pride in matching you with the best psychologist on our team to help you overcome your struggles. We offer flexible appointment times to accommodate your schedule, and we're happy to discuss ways in which we can assist your loved ones and friends.

Comprehensive Psychological Services and Clinical Supervision for Health Professionals

At the Bealey Centre we offer both short and long term psychological therapies for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children of all ages.

Our psychological practitioners also provide clinical supervision to other health professionals in addition to assessment and treatment services.

Models of treatment include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement De-sensitisation (EMDR)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing

Confidentiality

We are registered under the Psychologists Act, so our work is governed by the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Clinical psychologists are bound by ethical guidelines that generally prevent them telling any third person what you have said to them without your consent although there are some exceptions to this rule.

What is the difference between a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, counsellor, or coach?

Clinical Psychologists

Clinical psychologists are more “active” than psychotherapists and counsellors. Most specialise in one or more areas of clinical practice and develop high levels of specific expertise. Clinical psychologists in New Zealand do not prescribe medication. They have a good understanding of relevant medicines and will be able to identify when you should consult your doctor for medical help and be able to provide advice to your doctor on suitable medication

Psychologists

To practice as a psychologist in New Zealand it is necessary to be registered by the Psychologists Board. It takes a minimum  of six years university training to become a clinical psychologist, the same amount of time as a medical degree. A clinical psychologist may provide counselling and psychotherapy but will also draw from rigorous scientific research to ensure that treatments are effective and well matched to what the client needs and wants.

Psychiatrists

A psychiatrist has studied medicine first, then gone on to specialise in mental illness. Psychiatrists must be registered  as medical practitioners. They often prescribe medications.  In practice, psychiatrists and clinical psychologists often work together.Psychotherapists - In New Zealand, psychotherapy commonly refers to psychological therapies that are based  on so-called psychodynamic theories of human behaviour  and personality. These theories emphasise the importance of unconscious mental processes, early childhood experiences, and the role of emotions in shaping behaviour.

Counsellors

Counselling, as a professional occupation, arose not from the clinic but from more social settings: it reflects the need for one person to seek out help or advice from another person. Counselling focuses on helping people resolve “normal” problems rather than mental health problems. In New Zealand  it has not traditionally been associated with qualifications in psychology, or with any particular form of training, although this is gradually changing.

Coaches

Coaching, like counselling, is meant to help “healthy” clients. Instead of helping them solve problems, coaching focuses on helping persons utilise their abilities more effectively than they have previously and is often used in business settings with executives. No license or official registration is needed to practice coaching.for our clients.

We value collaboration with other professionals while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our mission is to empower growth and nurture well-being

When should I see a clinical psychologist?

Consider psychological help when:

You feel an overwhelming and prolonged sense of sadness  and helplessness, and lack hope in your life.
Your emotional difficulties make it hard for you to function from day to day. For example, you are unable to concentrate  on tasks and your job performance suffers as a result.
Your actions are harmful to yourself or to others. For instance, you drink too much alcohol and become   overly aggressive.
You are troubled by emotional difficulties facing family members or close friends.