Black Dog Counseling and Psychotherapy

mental health service — Parkside · Timaru

About Black Dog Counseling and Psychotherapy

A psychotherapy and counselling practice in Timaru that offers both online sessions and in-person sessions from rooms in Timaru. It is run by Abby Driver, a registered psychotherapist with a Master of Psychotherapy (Hons) and a certificate in counselling skills, who is a full member of the NZ Association of Psychotherapists. Sessions range from one-off sessions to short or long-term work, including Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. The practice works with depression and despair, anxiety, anger, relationships, addictions, trauma and abuse, gender and sexuality, and finding meaning and purpose. The practice also offers supervision, training and workshops.

The practice says it has a particular focus on gender and sexuality, trauma, and problems linked to technology use, such as internet, social media or gaming dependence. It also works with ADHD and autism spectrum. Sessions are shaped around each client's needs, and the therapist receives regular supervision. To start, call or email to arrange a first session. The website lists its fees and what happens in a session on a separate page.