Cashmen (Clarence) | Counsellor and Supervisor(Individuals, Couples, Families)

Registrations

• ACC - ACC Registered Counsellor / Provider
• NZAC - New Zealand Association of Counsellors

I offer therapy in

• ✓ Afrikaans

• ✓ English

Specialisations

• 1. Generalised Anxiety & Burnout
• 2. Panic Attacks & PTSD
• 3. Specific Phobias
• 4. Relational & Commitment Fears
• 5. Social & Performance Anxiety
• 6. Intergenerational Fam. Stress
• 7. Trauma-Induced Anxiety
• 8. Hypervigilance and flashbacks
• 9. Systemic Stress & Transitions
• 10. Health & Somatic Anxiety

Specialisations and Expertises

• Deactivating Panic & Flashbacks: Using the Rewind Technique, Deep Relaxation, and Reframing, we target the subconscious brain to rapidly reduce the intensity of specific phobias, intrusive memories, and acute panic attacks. 
  
  
• Somatic & Nervous System Regulation: Through Polyvagal Therapy, we teach you how to shift your body out of chronic "fight, flight, or freeze" modes, lowering the physical tension and exhaustion caused by chronic stress. 
  
  
• Holistic Māori Well-being: We ground our clinical framework in Te Whare Tapa Whā (Mauri Ora, Tikanga Māori). By balancing your mental (taha hinengaro), physical (taha tinana), family (taha whānau), and spiritual (taha wairua) well-being, we build sustainable resilience against anxiety.
  
  
• Actionable Distress Tolerance: Utilizing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, you will learn how to tolerate high-stress moments and regulate intense emotions without turning to avoidant coping mechanisms. 
  
  
• Solution-Focused & Narrative Recovery: Through Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy, we help you separate your true identity from the anxiety gripping your life, focusing on practical, forward-looking strategies.

• Couples Navigating Stress: Using Imago Relationship Therapy and the Gottman Method (Developmental Model), we help couples communicate effectively when high stress, hypervigilance, or anxiety creates distance or conflict.
  
  
• Family & Parenting Pressures: Utilizing Structural and Strategic Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, and Parenting through Separation facilitation, we help families restructure their homes into calm, supportive environments, breaking intergenerational cycles of anxiety.

• Generalized Anxiety & Chronic Burnout: Persistent, uncontrollable worry, brain fog, and stress from work or caregiving roles.
  
  
• Panic Disorder & Phobias: Sudden, terrifying physical panic episodes and severe, irrational fears that restrict your daily freedom.
  
  
• Trauma-Induced Anxiety: Intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and fear stemming from past sexual abuse, family violence, or sudden trauma.

• Short-Term Targeted Care (4 to 8 Sessions): Best for specific phobias, acute situational stress, or panic management. We focus heavily on immediate relief using the Rewind Technique and Solution-Focused tools. 
  
  
• Medium-Term Restructuring (12 to 20 Sessions): Suited for chronic generalized anxiety, ongoing relationship stress, or deep-rooted coping habits. Sessions integrate DBT, Polyvagal training, and Te Whare Tapa Whā frameworks.
  
  
• Long-Term & Ongoing Systemic Support (20+ Sessions): Formulated for complex trauma, severe family/systemic stressors, or funded long-term recovery plans.

• Academic Foundations: Psychology Honours; Graduate Diploma in Counselling; Diploma in Education.
• Professional Memberships: New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC); Uncommon Practitioners. 
• Registrations & Fully Funded Pathways:
  • ACC Provider (Sensitive Claims): Fully funded care for anxiety and trauma stemming from historical sexual abuse.
  • Te Whatu Ora & Victim Support: Approved provider pathways for individuals dealing with acute trauma, grief, and crisis-induced stress.
  • Counselling Supervision: Accredited to supervise other practitioners working within these fields. [

Most common issues I support people with:

• Challenging Negative Thoughts: We target harsh mental habits—like assuming the worst-case scenario—and teach you to reframe them with clarity.
• Breaking the Avoidance Cycle: Running away from fears brings temporary relief but makes them stronger. We guide you to safely face triggers.
• Calming Your Nervous System: Anxiety causes physical panic, like a racing heart. We practice practical grounding techniques to soothe your body.
• Embracing Life's Unknowns: Overthinking and trying to control every outcome creates constant worry. We help you build resilience for life's uncertainty.
• Building Healthy Coping Skills: We work to replace counterproductive habits—like doomscrolling, avoidance, or emotional eating—with sustainable self-care and boundaries.

Fees

Normal 60-minute sessions: $140

Pre-arranged 90-minute sessions: $210

I completely understand that life can be unpredictable, routines get disrupted, and unexpected things come up. If you need to change your appointment, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice whenever possible.

Because that hour is reserved exclusively for you, late cancellations or missed sessions may incur a fee. Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) require 50% of the fees unless there is a justifiable emergency. However, a minimum of $40 is expected to pay for costs.
However, I always treat these situations with kindness and care, and we can discuss your specific circumstances together. If you are feeling unwell or unable to travel but still feel up to talking, we can always easily switch your in-person session to an online video call.

Availability (Opening hours)

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