Kōwhai Therapeutic Services 

According to the bible of psychiatric diagnosis - the DSM-V, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder...

The holiday season… For some of the older young people in our lives, this is already here. For younger ones, they are at peak excitement...

So, you’ve been on a journey and have come out to yourself. And right now, you’re holding that information close to your chest. Not...

It’s here - the time of year when we are reminded at every turn that the holidays are about happy, smiling families and coming home for...

In retrospect, the clues had been there all along. In high school and college, I wrote poems about girls and women I had crushes on and...

At Kōwhai, we are proud to celebrate and support Aotearoa’s diverse transgender communities through the counselling and psychoeducation...

Since coming out, I have been asked the question “but how did you not know?” more times than I care to remember. Nowadays, how far I...

When we think about coming out for the first time, we usually think of young people, right? But what if we find ourselves in our 30s or...

Finding the right counsellor is an important step in your journey towards improved mental health and wellbeing. At Kōwhai Therapeutic...

Couples counselling is a powerful tool for strengthening relationships, but what happens after the session is just as important as what...

Have you ever found yourself saying or doing something in the heat of the moment that you later regret? This is often the result of...

Your first counselling session can feel like a big step, and coming prepared can make it less overwhelming and more productive. At KTS,...

Anger is a normal and natural human emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their life. While it is perfectly normal to feel...

Introverts and extroverts have different needs and preferences regarding the workplace environment, and understanding these differences...

Journaling is a simple and effective tool that can significantly impact mental health. Keeping a journal is a way to express thoughts,...

Good nutrition plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, and this includes our mental health. Our diets directly impact our brain...

Mental health plays a crucial role in our daily lives and affects every aspect of our well-being, including our relationships, work, and...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions worldwide. It is characterised by...

Burnout is becoming an increasingly common issue in today's fast-paced work environment. Burnout can leave you feeling physically and...

Difficult workplace conversations can be challenging and stressful, especially when they involve sensitive topics or conflicting...