Psychotherapist ~ Nicola Kim Finlayson

Nicola Kim Finlayson trained in Germany as a psychologist and psychotherapist and began practising in Golden Bay in 2000.

As a tenant of the Workcentre she is very happy to be a part of... "A place with a friendly open atmosphere, and people who are cheerful, warm and helpful ".

Nicola considers the most satisfying part of her job to be.... "Helping people to feel good about themselves and their lives" and she finds that... "Witnessing clients 'coming out the other end' gives me a deep satisfaction."

 

Geoffrey Gore

Craniosacral therapy, applied kinesiology for muscular-skeletal, back, neck, shoulder problems, headaches and stress issues

Geoff moved to Golden Bay in 1988. He has 28 years experience in the field of physical therapy and holistic health. He offers both Craniosacral Therapy and Applied Kinesiology, seeing clients presenting with a wide variety of issues including musculoskeletal problems, and stress-related issues.

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a discipline which aims to restore balance. It uses manual muscle testing to identify where problems exist, and various techniques to strengthen weak muscles and restore balance to the body. Great therapy for Low lumbar, neck, shoulders, sports injuries, muscular aches and pains and more.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) regards the body as the fabric on which all life experiences have been imprinted. Not only physical stresses, but also emotional traumas may create deep patterns which affect the way people function. The treatment is gentle, light touch and aimed at releasing tensions and restrictions. It has a wide range of applications: stress, anxiety, headaches; clients with depression, irritability and agitation, fatigue, localised unexplained pain, numbness, disassociation. CST is also ideal for newborns and babies with issues of compression and shock related to birth.

Carol Parkinson-Jones

My name is Carol Parkinson-Jones. I have a room behind the Workcentre in which I conduct counselling and family therapy sessions. I have a Masters Degree in social work, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and I am a member of NZAC (NZ Association of Counsellors).

I am passionate about group work and have just run the first of many psychodrama groups since my return to Golden Bay.

My background includes five grown children, ten grandchildren and a long-term commitment to intentional community at Rainbow Valley. With the help of my husband, Simon, and many others I established Te Whare Mahana and the Rural Mental Health Outreach service during the 1990s.

My focus in life is to love others and this precious earth while having fun and making money.