Kia ora! I am Asrita (pronounced 'As-Reeta'). 

​I am a registered therapist with over 15 years of clinical and cultural experience working with vulnerable young people, adults and whānau from many walks of life.  I am also a certified yoga, mindfulness and meditation teacher. I have found joy and fulfilment working from a holistic perspective incorporating talk therapy, mindfulness, meditation and somatic movement as I journey with individuals and groups through their story, supporting them towards their destination. 

I believe we as people exist as mind, body and spirit, and working from this perspective of the 'whole' self creates for you a safe space for self-enquiry and to bring forth that 'wholeness' that lives deep within you.  
I consider my approach to be holistic, inclusive of minority cultural communities, strengths-based and collaborative. Journey on if you would like to know more about me and the services I offer. ​
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N

​​Asrita is a Registered Professional Counselor with DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa NZ). 

Asrita's qualifications include:
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Applied Mental Health) 
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Addiction Studies)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Professional Supervision) 
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Violence and Trauma Studies) 
  • Family Therapy and Systemic Practice 
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  • 1200-hr Diploma in Yoga
  • 32hr Yoga for Healing Trauma
  • 30hr TC-TSY Certified Trauma-Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator 

​Asrita adheres to the strict ethical and professional codes of the DAPAANZ and fulfil their annual requirements for ongoing fortnightly supervision and continued professional development. 

Alongside this, Asrita continues developing her knowledge, skills and practice in a number of holistic areas including: breathwork, ayurveda, somatic movement, and meditation. 


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R E G I S T R A T I O N 
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DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa NZ). 

ACC Health Provider with SCS:  Sensitive Claims Services
  • Individual Talk Therapy 
  • Group-based Trauma Sensitive Yoga 
  • 1:1 Individual Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapy 

​Victim Support Approved Counsellor

C  L I N I C A L   &   C U L T U R A L   E X P E R I E N C E​

Asrita has dedicated herself to supporting the mental health and wellness of others and her community since 2009, and with over 15 years in these rewarding roles:
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Asrita's area of experience includes: 
  • Crisis Counsellor and Triage supporting young people and adults presenting at imminent or high risk of suicide, self-harming behaviours, and abuse. 
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician (Pacific Island Focus) for Waitemata DHB offering individual and group therapy support to adults with a history of severe mental illness, complex trauma and substance use in community, probation and correctional facility setting.
  • Alcohol and Drug Clinician at a Residential Rehabilitation Facility supporting adults who have an alcohol and drug related offending, and co-existing disorders. 
  • Auckland Region Men's Corrections Facility providing relapse prevention group therapy support. 
  • Mental Health and Well-being advisor providing wellness, educational, clinical and cultural support to tertiary students and staff in a national role across three campuses in New Zealand.
  • Clinical Supervisor and Programme Facilitator supporting helpline volunteers in becoming qualified counsellors.
  • Contract counsellor in varied roles supporting survivors of sexual violence, family violence and women with reproductive health issues.



 V O L U N T E E R I N G 

Asrita values learning about the human (and spiritual)  experience and giving energy back to the community.  She has completed various opportunities in volunteer roles serving the vulnerable community:
  • Accredited Helpline Counsellor, Mentor and Group Facilitator supporting vulnerable communities,  delivering psycho-educational programmes and mentoring helpline volunteer trainees. 
  • Victim Support caseworker supporting communities experiencing grief, loss and trauma in the area of suicide and sudden death.
  • Yoga and Meditation Teacher at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility in South Auckland
  • Totara Hospice volunteer support for weekly Talanoa group for Pasifika patients in palliative end of life care.
  • Antara Yoga Retreat - Women's Yoga Weekend Co-host 
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