Business overview
Hi, I'm Paula, a qualified, experienced registered (MNZAC) counsellor, professional & clinical supervisor, facilitator & educator committed to supporting individuals, families and professionals in health and social practice. With a Master of Counselling from the University of Waikato and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision from WINTEC, I bring academic expertise alongside years of practical experience.I specialise in trauma recovery, attachment work, self-concept development and mindfulness-based approaches. My work as a Narrative Therapist is informed by compassion-focused therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I integrate these techniques to support emotional regulation, self-awareness and resilience. As a Narrative Therapist, I believe the stories we tell about ourselves shape our identities. Through therapy, we can explore and rewrite these narratives to foster growth, empowerment and new possibilities.Products and services I offer
I provide individual counselling and support for: Children and young people, adults and families. I provide group therapy and facilitate educational workshops. I offer professional supervision to practitioners in health and social services, and clinical supervision to counsellors & Psychologists.Why I'm in the NZ Businesswomen
I love being part of the NZ Businesswomen family! I appreciate the camaraderie, solidarity, compassion and support I receive from my group. I also love meeting women from groups from other regions.My gallery
My point of difference
From a narrative therapeutic foundation I offer a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach tailored to each client’s needs, integrating a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models, including:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy & Polyvagal Therapy – Helping clients understand and regulate their nervous system responses, particularly for trauma recovery.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Supporting mindfulness, cognitive flexibility and values-based decision-making.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Building self-compassion to counter self-criticism and enhance emotional resilience.
Inner Child & Parts Work – Exploring past experiences to heal attachment wounds and foster self-acceptance.
Mindful self-compassion – Combining mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional well-being through fostering a non-judgmental awareness of experiences and responding with kindness during difficult times.
Ecotherapy – Harnesses the healing power of being in nature to enhance mental well-being.
CBT – Identifies and changes unhelpful behaviours, thought patterns and emotional states.
DBT – Focusses on emotional regulation, acceptance and coping strategies.
Clinical trauma treatment – Process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Transactional Analysis – Helps to understand and alter unhelpful behaviours.
Breathwork - Returning to a state of emotional regulation through breathwork.
My latest business news
I have recently rebranded! Please check out my new website: www.paulamoneypenny.co.nzI BIG thanks to Karen and the team at Kaz Designs for the beautiful job they did on the website, to Christina Vandy from Marque Brand studios for the lovely photos and to Rocketspark (website hosting platform). Last, but not least, I'm very grateful to Auckland-based artist Michael Kennedy who did a lovely job on the kawakawa painting for my new logo!
