About Debbie Marie Cunningham – Counsellor in Rotorua

Kia ora, I'm Debbie Marie Cunningham, although most people know me as Debs.

 

I'm a counsellor, coach and NLP Master Practitioner based in Rotorua. I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges, discover their potential and create opportunities for personal and professional growth.

 

I work with individuals and couples, supporting them to explore their experiences, recognise their strengths and find new ways of moving forward.

 

My passion for helping people

I love helping people work through challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.

 

Sometimes we reach a point in life where we recognise that something needs to change. We may feel stuck in familiar patterns, face difficulties in our relationships or wonder what else might be possible for us.

 

I believe that exploring these challenges from a different perspective can open up new opportunities.

 

One of the questions I like to ask is: Are you curious about what your potential may be?

 

My aim is to guide and support you as you explore your own aspirations, values and the changes you would like to make.

 

My professional background

My background includes counselling, coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and working within community and social services.

 

Alongside my private counselling work, I have experience with community organisations, Victim Support and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

 

I have a particular interest in supporting individuals and whānau affected by intergenerational trauma.

 

My approach is wholistic, incorporating counselling and NLP alongside perspectives from Te Ao Māori. I value the understanding that our experiences, relationships, cultural backgrounds and family histories can all influence our wellbeing.

 

I believe in recognising each person's own wisdom, strengths and ability to explore change.

 

Qualifications and professional development

Over the years, I have completed training in counselling, coaching, NLP and related areas.

 

Counselling and coaching qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Counselling – Te Pu Wānanga o Anamata (2020)
• Diploma in Counselling – Te Pu Wānanga o Anamata (2018)
• NLP Master Practitioner
• NLP Practitioner Certification (2011)
• ICI Coaching Certification (2011)
• Solution Focused Therapy Certificate – Michael Durrant (2012)

 

Additional education and training

• Public Health, Suicide Intervention & Prevention (2018)
• First Aid Training (2016)
• Aotearoa Waka Experience Partner (2015)
• Practitioner Assistant Trainer Certification (2015)
• Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori, Level 2 – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2012)
• Advocacy Training – Inclusion Aotearoa (2010)
• National Certificate in Social Services, Level 4 (2002)

 

I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).

 

What you can expect from me

I bring a supportive, resourceful and solution-focused approach to my counselling and coaching work.

 

I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and listening to their experiences, challenges and aspirations.

 

Whether you're looking for support with personal difficulties, relationship challenges or professional development, my focus is on helping you explore what matters to you and discover possibilities for change.

 

I offer individual counselling, couples counselling and coaching in Rotorua, with online sessions also available.

 

Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Please feel free to contact me.

 

Debs

Counsellor & NLP Master Practitioner

Member NZAC

Also listed on

You can also find my profile on the following platforms:

• Therapycounselling.net
• Therapycouples.net
• Anxietyfearphobia.net