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Individual & couple counselling
One-hour sessions focused on the concerns, patterns and goals that matter most to you.
Enquire about counselling →Counselling in Orewa & online
A calmer space to find your way forward.
Warm, practical counselling that helps you understand what is getting in the way — and make changes that feel genuine, manageable and yours.
20+ years’ experience
MNZAC · DAPAANZ
Individuals · Couples · Supervision
Theresa Martinovich
MCouns (1st Class Hons)
Counsellor · Facilitator · Supervisor · Mindfulness Teacher
OrewaIn-person Thursdays
OnlineAvailable other days
$140Individual session
$180Couples session
About Theresa
Experienced care, with a very human approach.
I’ve worked as a counsellor for over two decades across community and mental health, alcohol and drug services, university counselling, Rape Crisis, EAP services and private practice.
My style is professional, warm and confidential. I work collaboratively — helping you identify what matters, understand what is keeping you stuck and find practical ways to move toward the life you want.
I welcome diversity and work with clients from the teenage years through to mature adulthood. My background spans cognitive behavioural, solution-focused, acceptance and commitment, existential and person-centred therapies, alongside motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
How I workTM
Beyond the therapy room
Family, meditation and time by the sea are important parts of Theresa’s own life — from regular beach walks to boating, fishing and swimming.
Ways I can help
Support that meets you where you are.
Whether you’re looking for personal counselling, support as a couple, a skilled group facilitator or clinical supervision, the work starts with what you need now.
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Group facilitation
Experienced facilitation for structured programmes, learning groups and mindfulness-based work.
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Clinical supervision
Reflective, practical supervision designed to strengthen your work, judgement and confidence.
Enquire about supervision →Therapeutic approach
Warm enough to feel safe. Practical enough to create movement.
My foundation is person-centred therapy: I support you to find solutions that are genuine and specific to you, then draw on the approaches that best fit your needs.
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Understand
We make sense of what is happening, what has shaped it and what you want to change.
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Focus
We identify realistic goals and the most useful tools, skills or perspectives to work with.
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Move
You build practical change that feels sustainable beyond the counselling room.
Specialist areas
Deep experience with complex life situations.
Your first session
No pressure to have it all figured out before you arrive.
We’ll begin with some background so I can understand your situation, then set goals together and make a plan for what support may be useful.
Individual counselling$140 / hour
Couples counselling$180 / hour
Sessions are one hour. Zoom therapy and clinical supervision are available.
Cancellation: appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged at the full rate.
Client reflections
What people say about working together.
A former client describes feeling safe and accepted in sessions, and says the work gave them tools they continued using long after counselling ended.
A supervisee describes Theresa as warm, practical and highly experienced, with supervision that strengthened both judgement and confidence.
One client credits the work with helping them build practical problem-solving plans and navigate the challenges of long-term doctoral study.
Useful stuff
A few places to start when you need support or practical tools.
These links and resources are a starting point, not a substitute for emergency or clinical care.
Anxiety+
Depression+
Depression.org.nz ↗
Original site also lists Virtual Hope Box, Lifeline, Youthline and 1737.
Mindfulness+
Koru/MIEA Mindfulness, Calm and Insight Timer are among the tools Theresa recommends.
Alcohol & other drugs+
Sexual or family violence+
Get in touch
Ready to talk?
If you’d like to ask about availability or whether counselling or supervision could be a good fit, send a message or contact Theresa directly.