Stories that Travel
Counselling with Katie Alini
NZAC registered counsellor
My approach
My counselling practice is grounded in Narrative Therapy, a collaborative, non-pathologising approach that recognises people as knowledgeable about their own lives. My practice is informed by research, ongoing professional development and supervision.
I understand that the challenges we face don't exist in isolation. Our experiences are shaped by our relationships, communities, cultures and the wider social expectations that surround us.
In our conversations, we might explore the effects of problems in your life, the ways you've responded to them, and what matters to you. We might also give attention to stories about yourself that have been overlooked or overshadowed by difficulties.
Together, we can consider what you'd find useful to talk about, which stories you might wish to question or carry forward, and where our conversations might take you.
Katie Alini
Kia ora, I'm a Wellington-based counsellor offering online counselling across Aotearoa New Zealand.
I hold a Master of Counselling from the University of Waikato and am a registered counsellor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), holding provisional (teina) membership and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
My background is in education, where I've worked alongside children and young people in a range of settings. This experience has shaped my interest in how relationships, communities and wider social circumstances influence people's lives.
As a Pākehā counsellor, I recognise my responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I remain committed to learning, reflecting on my own cultural positioning, and being attentive to the cultural values and knowledge that inform each person's experiences.
I bring curiosity and care to my work and value the opportunity to get to know each person and what matters to them. My practice is supported by regular professional supervision and ongoing professional development.
I participate in regular professional supervision and ongoing professional development. I bring curiosity and care to my work and value the opportunity to get to know each person and what matters to them.
Online counselling
Rangatahi
Adults
A welcoming and collaborative space for young people to explore challenges, talk about what matters to them, and give attention to their skills, relationships, hopes and preferred ways of being.
A collaborative space to talk about challenges in your personal life, relationships or work, or to make sense of experiences that are troubling you. Together, we can explore the effects of these difficulties, consider what matters to you, and give attention to the knowledge, strengths and possibilities that may help you find a way forward.
Appointments & rates
Individual counselling
I offer individual counselling online, with appointments lasting 60 minutes.
Session rate: $120
The frequency and number of sessions can be discussed together, depending on what you would like from counselling.
I offer individual counselling online, with appointments lasting 60 minutes.
Session rate: $120
The frequency and number of sessions can be discussed together, depending on what you would like from counselling.
Making an appointment
If you would like to arrange an appointment or have questions about counselling, please get in touch by email: katiealini.counselling@gmail.com
Funded counselling
There are also opportunities to access counselling through funded services:
Victim Support
I am an approved counsellor with Victim Support. Eligible clients may be able to access funded counselling following approval through their Victim Assistance Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
I offer EAP counselling through the New Zealand Telepsychology Network (NZTN). If your employer provides access to an EAP service, you may be eligible for funded sessions.
Get in touch
If you're interested in arranging a counselling appointment, or would like to ask a question before getting started, you're welcome to email me.
katiealini.counselling@gmail.com
I'll aim to respond within two working days.
You don't need to share the details of what brings you to counselling in your initial email.