Rachelle Pickering

I’ve been a Registered Counsellor since 2017 and have run my private practice, Awaken Counselling Services in Kaiapoi, for four years. As a full NZCCA member, I take a holistic, humanistic approach that values the mind-body connection and each client’s individuality.

I draw from Person-Centred Therapy to support self-actualisation and use Gestalt Psychotherapy to help clients resolve unfinished business in the present. My practice integrates EMDR, EFT, CBT, ACT, CFT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Healing, and Somatic Experiencing, tailored to each client’s needs.

I hold a Bachelor of Counselling and have completed two years of Gestalt training. My focus areas include grief, trauma, PTSD, post-abortion healing, and group therapy. I’m passionate about running experiential and personal development groups and have taught process groups to counselling students.

Outside of counselling, I value time with my husband, children, and dogs, and enjoy spiritual reflection, beach walks, and cycling in nature.