| Position/title | Chaplain / Counsellor |
| Organisation | Korua Counselling |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Services | Supervision ; Mentoring ; Counselling |
| Qualifications | BTh (Carey & Auckland) & MCouns (Massey) |
| Affiliations | MNZAC (Member NZ Assoc Counsellors), registered with ACC for Sensitive Claims Counselling, MNZEFT (Relationship counselling using Emotionally Foucssed Therapy) |
| Experience | 7 years mission service (PNG), 15 years pastoral experience, (5 in pastoral leadership, 10 years prison chaplaincy) and 11 years counselling. |
| Location | Hokowhitu, Palmerston North |
| Region | Central |
| Online sessions? | Yes via skype or zoom |
| Charge | Typically $70/session, but negotiable |
| Email address | richard@koruacounselling.co.nz |
| Phone numbers | 021-076-5657 |
| Website | www.koruacounselling.co.nz |
| Bio | I have had a varied life and have worked in a number of spheres including government departments, self employment (IT business), missions, churches and am now counselling in private practice, alongside my role as a prison chaplain. I have an ability to see things from different perspectve and much of my counselling work is with couples. I have counselled, mentored and supported people from many different walks of life. I am caring, empathetic and have a passion for supporting people to be all that God has created them to be. |
| Other Comments | Married to Esmae (trained spiritual director and restorative Justice facilitator) for 45 years, we have 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren. We love helping people develop healthy relationships and a strong connection with God. |
