Counselling


Brief Intervention Counselling

Brief Intervention Counselling provides short-term support for people who are going through a difficult time or finding things hard to manage.

Sessions focus on helping you feel safe and supported, understand what you are experiencing, and develop practical strategies to help you cope and feel more in control.

This service can be a starting point for your recovery and can help identify whether longer-term support may be helpful.


Sensitive Claims Service – Long-Term Care

We are an ACC Sensitive Claims supplier, providing specialised counselling and therapeutic support for people who have experienced sexual violence or abuse.

Our team provides a safe, respectful and supportive space where you can work through what has happened, develop strategies to support your wellbeing, and move forward at your own pace.

We can also support you to understand and access ACC Sensitive Claims services and other support that may be available to you.


*All of our counselling services are offered free of charge.


Counselling at Southland Help includes:
  • Groups providing an opportunity to connect with others who have had similar experiences.
  • Support for whānau and friends, including partners, spouses and whānau of someone who has experienced sexual harm.
  • Face-to-face counselling with experienced counsellors at our Invercargill office.
How Can Counselling Help A Survivor?

Counselling provides a safe, supportive and respectful space to talk about what has happened and how it may be affecting you. Our counsellors will listen, provide information and support, and work alongside you to develop strategies that can help you cope, make choices that feel right for you, and move forward at your own pace. We can also connect you with other services and support within our organisation when needed.

Our Counsellors

We have a range of counsellors, from various disciplines, who have specialised in trauma recovery. To contact the counselling team go to our about us page.


Make An Appointment

We are open Monday to Friday,  9am - 5pm from our purpose-built centre at 225 Tweed Street, Invercargill.

To make an appointment, please make contact through one of these methods. Alternatively, you can fill in the form on our 'contact us' page.

Email: intake@southlandhelp.nz

Phone: 027 468 0007


You can make a self-referral, or request a Referral Form.

Want to make an appointment? Get in touch.