About Vitae - Anei mātou o Vitae Vitae is Latin for ‘life’. And that’s what we’re all about - helping sort out life’s challenges so that you can get the best out of work and life. Vitae is a national provider of workplace wellbeing and support services with over four decades of experience in helping New Zealanders overcome the pressures of work and life. We aim to help New Zealand businesses avoid serious issues by partnering with you, improving wellbeing and emotional health, so that people can work at their very best. After 45 years of doing just that, we’ve seen time and time again that ‘when life works better, business works better’. Pai ake te oranga, pai ake te pakihi.
How do I access these services? Pehea te hono ki ngā ratonga? Vitae provides nationwide access to a team of independent counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, coaches and mediators. To make an appointment call our 7 day 24 hour free-phone 0508 664 981 or use the self referral form on our website www.vitae.co.nz/counsellingform to request a confidential appointment. You may attend in your own time or arrange with your manager to take time off. You do not need a purchase order or your manager’s approval to access these services. For more information visit our website www.vitae.co.nz
To make an appointment with a Vitae counsellor, please call us confidentially, day or night on 0508 664 981.
Counselling Services Tari Whakapakari Ngākau
How does short term counselling work? He aha te mahi kaiārahi? Short term counselling is a process that involves you speaking with a counsellor either face to face or over the telephone. It is a short term, solution focused, conversation designed to help you address the immediate issues you are facing. Sessions with a counsellor usually last about 50 minutes. Through this programme you will be able to address issues such as
When life works better, business works better – Pai ake te oranga, pai ake te pakihi We all have times in our lives when we encounter personal, work or life crises. If unattended, the problems may lead to time off work, increased risk of accidents, lost sleep, high stress levels and possible health issues. All this can have an impact on your well being, your relationships and your ability to work effectively. These are times or situations when you may need to talk confidentially to someone such as a Vitae Counsellor. You can do this at no cost to you through your Workplace Wellbeing Programme (sometimes called EAP). This is part of your organisation’s commitment to promoting a healthy workplace and caring for its team.
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Personal and workplace stress Relationship difficulties Managing conflict Anxiety and depression Anger or violence Grief and/or loss Harassment or bullying Personal trauma Addictions Budgeting Motivation and self esteem Communication issues
Is Vitae counselling confidential? He matatapu te mahi kaiārahi o Vitae? Yes. Confidentiality and your privacy are of real importance to us. When you see a counsellor, no details of your issues will be discussed without your permission. Only with your written permission may Vitae discuss your visit with your employer. Confidentiality may be waived only if we believe that you’re at risk to yourself or others. Vitae provides regular reports to your employer outlining statistical information about the service. This does not include details of who has used the service.
What will it cost? E hia te utu? Not a cent. It costs nothing to attend the counselling sessions. Your employer provides this service free to you and pays Vitae for the counselling we provide.
Does counselling work? Ka taea te mahi kaiārahi? Yes. Counselling is most effective when you decide to commit time to understand and work through the issues that are preventing you from leading the life you want. Counselling is not about giving you advice. It is about helping you understand your situation, considering options & finding answers that work for you. We work together to look at solutions to the issues you face.
About Vitae’s counsellors - Anei ngā Kaiārahi o Vitae All Vitae counsellors and psychologists have at least 5 years of supervised experience after completing a tertiary qualification. Vitae carefully selects a diverse range of professionals to meet the needs of employees in NZ workplaces today. Counsellors are able to understand, respect and work with different ethnicities and/or belief systems.