EAP – Employee Assistance Programmes

Your workplace may offer you free counselling as an employee benefit, this is generally known as EAP Counselling.  This information may be displayed on posters or flyers around your work place that identify one of the following organisations that offer this service.  If you are unsure you can contact us and we will let you know if your workplace offers this service.

As with all counselling confidentiality will apply and your workplace does not need to know you are accessing this counselling.  When using any EAP service we do not share any information about you unless we have your written authority to do so.  The only exception is if we identify personal safety issues and you are of harm to yourself or others we would then have to take appropriate action.

Below is the list of EAP Providers we are contracted and how to book an appointment with us:

EAP Services

• First appointment must be made directly with EAP either Click on the link above or call 0800 327 669 and ask for an appointment with Rachel or Jenny

Benestar

• Contact us directly and we will book your first appointment

OCP

• Contact us directly and we will book your first appointment

Vitae

• First appointment must be made directly with Vitae either Click on the link above or call 0508 664 981 and ask for an appointment with Jenny or Phill

Instep

• First appointment must be made directly with Instep either Click on the link above or call 04 382 8071  and ask for an appointment with Rachel or Jenny

No one can be expected to go through life without asking for help every now and then. Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to turn, especially when problems arise in the workplace or in your personal life such as the following:

• Stress and pressure – personal or work
• Depression and anxiety
• Workplace issues and changes
• Bullying and harassment support
• Anger and conflict issues
• Relationship and family matters
• Grief and loss
• Addictions
• Life transition and personal development
• Health and wellbeing
• Career planning
• Budgeting and financial assistance
• Personal legal advice

Every day thousands of New Zealanders struggle with the effects of addiction. Every day addiction practitioners work with those who are addicted and those who care for them, to help make recovery possible.

What is an addiction?

Addiction refers to a difficulty in controlling certain repetitive behaviours to the extent that they have harmful consequences. They are the result of powerful compulsions to use and do certain things excessively, often out of a need to escape from upsetting emotions/situations. These compulsions can trigger a self-perpetuating process, which can cause pain and suffering not only for those addicted, but also for their friends and family.

Addictions can develop from many activities, including drinking alcohol, taking drugs, eating, gambling, having sex and using the Internet. Often addictions begin as a result of how these activities make people feel emotionally and physically. These feelings can be pleasurable – triggering a powerful urge to carry out the activity again to recreate this ‘high’. This can develop into a repetitive cycle that becomes very hard to break.

In many cases people who are addicted are not aware of their addiction and the impact it may be having on their work, relationships and health. As a result many are unable to quit on their own and treatment is required. Addiction treatment such as counselling is crucial for helping sufferers to recognise their condition and how their emotional needs are affecting their behaviour. This can be an important step on the road to recovery and, eventually abstinence.

Call or Text

        Sharon: 021 905 150   Rachel: 027 225 3123

• Rachel – $150

Session fees are based on 1 hour appointments