Ashburton Counselling Services, Greg Dunne Welcomes You

My Story

Hi there my name is Greg Dunne I am a 58 year old married man with 5 children.

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I came from a family of 6 children, 2 adults, me being the oldest sibling. 

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I spent my formative years in Onehunga moving to Mangere Bridge when I was about 7 years old.

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My trade in my younger years was in the Domestic Upholstery Line. I started my trade at John Young Furniture at 16 working my way up the ladder within the company.

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At around the age of 30 I started my own business in Parnell in Auckland specializing in recovery of antique furniture.

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Through out my life it has come natural for me to be able to support and encourage people from all walks of life in difficult life issues.

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In my early forties I became a non denominational Christian and that lead me to doing my tertiary Counselling Studies at Life Way College in Snells Beach North Auckland.

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Since then I have worked in various different agencies including being on call Male Counsellor for the Salvation Army

in Orewa.

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This has given me a solid platform of experience and knowledge to help people on their journey to wholeness and healing.

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I have run a private practice for several years in which I received most of my clients from GP referrals. 

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What I Do?

I am an NZQA qualified counsellor and have a full current membership with NZCCA.

I am experienced in working with adults, families and teenagers, and have a particular heart for men who are seeking to deal with real-life re-occurring issues.

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I have also have had a lot of experience working in various challenging industries.

Drawing from my own life experience I understand the power spoken words and thoughts can have over the quality of our life.

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Working primarily from Cognitive Therapy (CBT) modality, I believe strongly that learned behaviours and patterns of thought can be changed.

Helping people realize their real- full potential.

Assistance in the following areas

• Personal Issues 

  
  

• Relationship Issues

  
  

• Mental Health issues

  
  

• Problem Solving

  
  

• One to One Counselling

  
  

• Family Counselling

•  Addictions 

  
  

• Anxiety

  
  

• Depression

  
  

• Phobias 

  
  

• Self Awareness Strategies

  
  

• Goal Setting 

  
  

• Personal Development