Migrants
Migrant & Refugee Counselling
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Culturally respectful services for migrants and refugees.
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Counselling for people living in a new environment.
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Tailored services for migrants and refugees to reduce anxiety, depression and mental health challenges
At Samway Counselling Services, we understand that settling into a new country is not always easy. We acknowledge that immigration can bring with it psychological stress, frustration, isolation and other mental health challenges.
Maybe you are finding it hard to cope, experiencing social and emotional challenges and feeling overwhelmed. Maybe a member of your family is struggling.
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At Samway Counselling Services, we will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space where your cultural background will be respected.
Together we will:
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Identify obstacles to integration
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Identify obstacles to belonging
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Explore coping skills and strengths
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Motivate resilience and optimism
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Both Wayne and Samantha have lived experience of immigration, having been born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, before immigrating to New Zealand and then Australia. They love meeting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and walking the road of 'settling in' with them.
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Wayne is also a qualified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher, so understands some of the barriers that may exist on the language front.