Body Positive Inc. breaks down isolation and builds a sense of community while advocating on behalf of HIV+ people on a national level.

We recognise and value the diversity of human experience and strive to work innovatively to encourage positive social change, particularly in the areas of mental health and addictions.

Changing Minds is all about information, education, and systemic advocacy. We are a small not-for-profit organisation that is working on strengthening the voice of mental health and addictions service users to ensure that people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that every individual is given opportunity to live their life in the way in which they choose whether they have a diagnosis of a mental health issue or not. Self-determination in connection with others is one of our core values, which is why we endeavour to empower people to make a difference within themselves and within their communities.

We also aim to assist people to navigate their way through mental health and addictions services in Auckland.

He has a Masters Degree in counselling and uses a counselling approach known as “Narrative Therapy”. He also uses Compassionate Communication (NVC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodrama to best support those who consult with him.

He has a lot of experience with a variety of clients, issues, nationalities and concerns.

To arrange an appointment, call or text Nigel on 021.834413. Leave a message if he is with someone and unable to take your call.

Further details (including location map and fees) can be found here:  Narrative Pathways

We take a ‘supported lifestyles’ approach to supporting you to live an ordinary life, and to feel part of your community.

This approach is about supporting you to live the life you want, where you want.  Our staff are trained in this approach, and if at any time you feel this is not the way we are working you should contact your local Branch.

We do this through innovative research, workforce development, public health planning, information technology solutions and policy development. Along with our subcontractors or whanau whanui, we also deliver on public health issues including tobacco control, problem gambling, alcohol and other drug harm minimisation, wellchild, nutrition and physical activity.

We can also give you some tips on self-advocacy.

Independent advocates offer education and training for anyone about consumer rights and provider duties. Find an independent advocate located near you.