Ben

Mr Ben Burggraaf

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. With 3,000+ hours experience helping ages 18-45, we'll build confidence and practical tools for anxiety, stress, and self-doubt through real conversations that feel grounded yet direct—reconnecting you with authenticity and joy.”

About Me

Beyond creating a warm, non-judgmental space, I offer grounded, direct conversations. For adults aged 18-45, we navigate anxiety, stress, and self-doubt, building confidence and practical tools. With over 3,000 hours of experience, my approach helps you reconnect with your authentic self. Find greater joy and lasting well-being through clear strategies.

Approach

Sessions are practical and grounded, moving between focused talk and simple experiments to shift anxious thinking and lift low mood. In Mount Maunganui I offer in-person and online work in English, keeping pace flexible to suit busy lives. I set small, achievable tasks between meetings, give clear feedback, and tackle self-doubt with direct questions and skills you can try the same week. This suits people seeking honest, down-to-earth support that grows confidence steadily.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

The University of Waikato

Registrations

New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

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Service Area

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In-person & Online

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

New Zealand