Hi, my name is Vikki Baird, I am a mindfulness practitioner, group facilitator, and registered Counselling Psychologist working in the West and Central Auckland areas.With a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and a Masters of Health Science in Psychology with Honours from AUT University.I am currently working as a group facilitator with Mindfulness Works, facilitating Introduction to Mindfulness courses in the West Auckland area- http://mindfulnessworks.co.nz/meet-the-trainers/ I also work with Changeability, a change management consultancy, facilitating a mindfulness based resiliency program for youth in their final year of high school.I work with individuals and groups providing counselling, support, and mentoring for navigating the emotional waves and challenges of daily life.I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred counselling, and Narrative therapy. I take a creative, integrated, collaborative approach to working with individuals. I specialise in the areas of self esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, existential concerns, and career and life path choices.The first meeting will involve getting to know you, your history, life experiences, and your needs, in order to develop a unique therapeutic plan and specific goals aimed at supporting you towards living the life you truly want to live.
Listed skills include Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Coaching, Research, and 20 others.