The Auckland Women’s Centre is committed to providing safe, confidential, affordable and effective counselling and coaching. We welcome everyone who identifies as a woman and everyone who identifies as non-binary.
All AWC counsellors are fully qualified, professionally supervised and belong to a professional body.
Sessions are by appointment and cost $80 per hour. When there is financial hardship, please ask the counsellor if you can negotiate to pay less.
Our Counselling Service is not funded or subsidised. The rates reflect a desire to make counselling affordable for most women. If you are able to pay more, please negotiate this with your counsellor.
Please bring cash for each appointment as we do not have EFTPOS or credit card facilities here.
If you need to cancel your appointment please provide us with one’s days notice of cancellation. Cancellations less than one working days’ notice can expect to be charged for the appointment.
| Yearly Single or Partnered Household Income | Counselling Fees |
| Beneficiaries | $40-$50 |
| Single under $45,000 or partnered household income under $90,000 | $60-$70 |
| Single $45,000-$70,000 or partnered household income $90,000 – $140,000 | $80 |
Student Counselling fees
We request an admin fee between $10 and $30 per session for student counselling. This koha allows the centre to continue operating, and it is up to your discretion how much you wish to pay. Payment can be made via cash or EFTPOS before your session.
Ko Te Ramaroa a Kupe te Maunga
Ko Hokianga te Moana
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka
Ko Pakanae te Marae
Ko Maraeroa te Whare Tupuna
Ko Ngati Korokoro, Ko Ngati Wharara me Te Pouka te Hapu
Ko Nga Puhi te Iwi
No Hokianga me ahau
Kei Pukekohe toku Kainga inaianei
Ko Lilian Cusack taku Pepe
Ko Veronica Cusack toku Ingoa
Tēnā koutou katoa
Greetings. My name is Veronica Cusack (She/Her) and like a lot of people, I wear many hats. I’m a mum, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend and confidant and a student counsellor. I am a proud plus size women and I’m passionate about body positivity. I am currently studying a Health Science Degree in Counselling at AUT University. I believe that being seen and listened to is a powerful gift which can help you to take on the difficulties that life produces. I have a particular interest in person-centred therapies, and I would love to meet you 😊.
Ko Taupiri te Maunga
Ko Waikato te Awa
Ko Waikato te Iwi
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Kayla Tonge ahau
Tēnā koutou katoa
Kayla works in the community, volunteering as a phone counsellor and a psychosocial volunteer. She continues her work with a diverse range of people. Kayla is currently studying for a Health Science Degree in Counselling at AUT University. She believes in walking alongside the client by facilitating a safe space for exploration and expression. Kayla uses a variety of mediums, including but not limited to verbal articulation, sand and miniatures, depending on the need of the client. Counselling can provide conditions that can lead to more clarity.
Jane Tyrer has worked as a counsellor, social worker and in a range of social service roles for the last 30 years. She enjoys supporting people to navigate their way through difficulties, clarify their values and strengths and find enthusiasm for new possibilities. She believes that counselling is a respectful, negotiated process that highlights skills, resources and insight and that it can offer a place to explore challenges from fresh perspectives and facilitate positive change.
Jane has helped women through all sorts of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, disordered eating, body image issues, relationship, parenting concerns and abuse. Counselling can be optimistic and hopeful without minimising the very real difficulties and challenges that people face.
Jane holds a Diploma in Holistic Counselling (Holos Institute) and a Graduate Diploma in Narrative Counselling (Unitec). She is a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC).
