Intense Support
We support youth and young adults to have more in-depth therapy sessions through counselling and attendance at programmes to learn more about managing emotions, stresses, and coping strategies.
Three services/programmes will focus on more in-depth therapeutic support to further advance social skills, self-determination and management of mild to moderate distress.
Counselling Service
Counselling services are available for young people aged 12 to 24 years face to face, via video or by telephone, with 8 sessions fully funded.We also provide counselling for parents/caregivers if their child is engaged in our counselling service, with the focus being about supporting their child.Counselling is available for couples and families, as long as one of them is within the 12-24 age range (limited therapists available).
For introductions email: youthlinecounselling@youthline.co.nz
Phone: 0800 361 416 or text: 579
Real Talk
Our Real Talk programme is for Rangatahi aged 12-24 years who need extra support around managing anxiety, depression and/or stress-related behaviours.
Groups run for up to 10 weeks and are aimed at helping Rangatahi to develop confidence in using a range of tools to manage and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Rangatahi also develop skills to help maintain and develop positive relationships, decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, and strengthen their resilience.
We normally meet with each Rangatahi before the start of the groups so we can understand their needs and help them feel comfortable before the first groups. Programme dates vary term to term depending on Rangatahi need - we remain flexible to make it work, basically 12-14, 15-17 and 18 – 24 depending on Rangatahi fit.
For introductions email: realtalk@real.org.nz
Website: www.real.org.nz/locations/auckland/
Phone: 027 291 1581 or 027 900 4038
Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Programme
15 group sessions, youth and young adults aged 12-24 years can learn practical strategies that are divided into 4 skills groups: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness (Relationship) Skills. They walk side-by-side with their peers on their learning journey. These groups will be run in a range of locations including schools, community spaces and online. The group also includes 3 whānau sessions where appropriate.
Criteria for access to this service: Any youth or young adult who would benefit from learning to manage emotions and can make a commitment to a 15-week programme.
For introductions contact The Psychology Group via their website www.tpgroup.co.nz or Email dbt@tpgroup.co.nz
Get in touch
askme@waypoint.org.nz
0800 WAYPOINT
0800 9297 6468
Hours
Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm