For those in Christchurch who are interested in finding a local meditation venue, I have come across this site
http://www.meditateinchristchurch.org/
which offers weekly meditation in Lower Cashmere, Bunside, Lyttleton and New Brighton.
Meditation can help to calm the mind and center one’s thoughts and can have positive effects for those suffering from a number of disorders, including anxiety disorders and those with anger management issues.
If you are looking for meditation classes, I would recommend checking out the above link. I am going to try to attend one of their classes myself soon. If you are looking for counselling in Christchurch or online, contact us to see how we can help.
Why did we choose the name “rekindle”? We were trying to decide on the name for our new counselling business, based in Christchurch New Zealand, and we came up with a seed list of names that we ran past some friends in CHCH who run a graphic design house. We received a return email from these friends who suggested a number of additional possibilities for our business and one of the names was “rekindle”. I began to favour this name, as it suggested some of the things that I wanted to provide with my therapy:
- helping people to renew their passion for life
- helping couples to renew their passion in love
- helping to communicate that passion in life is something that has to be nurtured, much like a fire
I then came across this quote:
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” (Plutarch)
So, the name was chosen!
If you have any questions about our services or want in-person or online therapeutic assistance, contact us.
The counselling office that we looked at in lower Cashmere a few weeks ago didn’t meet our needs, so we are still looking for a suitable place in Christchurch City or towards Banks Peninsula. Ideally, the office will have a reception area and one or two offices, with one office being big enough to eventually offer group therapy. A bit of privacy is necessary and offices with windows for natural light would be helpful. At the moment, our preferred areas are Cashmere, Beckenham and Lyttelton.
If we don’t find a suitable space soon, we will probably wait until after the first of the new year to begin our search again. If you know of commercial or residential properties that might suit our needs, feel free to contact us with details.
Looking forward to offering counselling services to the people of Christchurch.
Here’s to a rekindled passion for life and love!
Jerry
Following is a partial list of Christchurch community agencies which provide free or low cost counselling services in Canterbury. This list of mental health therapy providers is not exhaustive and inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of their services by Rekindle Counselling Ltd. You will need to contact each agency directly to see what rates would apply in your case.
In addition to the agencies on this list, you can contact us regarding your therapy needs.
Campbell Centre (Presbyterian Support)
(03) 363 8206
Self-Referral: Yes
Catholic Social Services
(03) 379 0012
Self-Referral: Yes
Home and Family Society
(03) 379 5645
Self-Referral: Yes
Open Home Foundation
(03) 366 5967
Self-Referral: Yes
Community Mental Health
North: (03) 363 1650
South: (03) 363 1650
East: (03) 381 1559
West: (03) 343 0836
Self-Referral: No (referrals through GP)
Petersgate
(03) 343 3391
Self-Referral: Yes
Rata Counselling Centre
(03) 332 5388
Self-Referral: Yes
Relationship Services
(03) 366 8805
Self-Referral: Yes
Salvation Army
(03) 366 8128
Self-Referral: Yes
Christchurch Methodist Mission
(03) 366 6745
Self-Referral: Yes
If you offer counselling services in CHCH with income-based fees and want to be added to this list, contact us and provide your fee structure, contact details and information regarding whether you allow self-referrals to your service.
The NZAP is the professional body for psychotherapists in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
If you are looking for information about psychotherapy, you can find out more at their website at http://www.nzap.org.nz/.
If you are looking for professional counselling services, contact us.