MS Auckland is pleased to support its members with counselling in 2025.

As the needs and preferences of members vary greatly, there are two quite distinct, though equally valuable options to choose from.  Both are an opportunity to invest in yourself in the present time, and in the journey to come.

The courses are heavily subsidised but a small fee does apply.
Spaces are strictly limited, on a first-in basis.   

Group Counselling Courses Available

MS Group Counselling Course.  In-Person, with Val Leveson, Counsellor/Specialist Grief Therapist

This course is designed for those who have recently been diagnosed with MS or are struggling to process their diagnosis. These sessions will help you navigate your MS diagnosis, explore coping strategies, and find ways to move forward. It is also an opportunity to connect with others in a similar situation.

Start Date:     9th March 2025

Day/Time:      Sunday mornings for 6 consecutive weeks @ 10.30am – 12pm

Where:           Takapuna Community Services building, 5 The Strand (next to MS Auckland’s office).

Cost:                $70

Course Content

Each week will have an area of focus;

  • Grief and loss  
  • Changes with employment  
  • Dealing with ‘overwhelm’  
  • Family, friends and socialising – secondary losses  
  • Relationships and intimacy  
  • Building a future – meaning, making and hope 

MS: Get your Head Around it! Virtual, via Zoom, with  Dr Sally Shaw, Psychologist and PwMS.

This course will help you overcome feeling isolated and alone in your diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and help communicate with the people you love.  The course also tackles self identity, stress and getting your head around MS so that you can get back to focusing on your life.

Start Date:    During March/April

Timings:        Four weeks of online modules, (one per week)

Where:           Online, members will have access for two months to complete the modules

Cost:                $70

Course Content

Psychological approaches to living well with MS across the four domains of;

  • Self-identity 
  • Self-management 
  • Communication  
  • Stress management 

A volunteer counsellor may be available via the Community Advisor team

Please contact a Community Advisor for individualised couselling

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