Mr Neil Westwood
Registered Social Worker
“I am an experienced Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside male clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness.”
About Me
Navigating significant shifts or inner challenges can feel isolating. I work alongside adult and youth clients, offering a grounded space to process major life transitions, address mental health challenges, and deepen self-awareness. Beyond individual sessions, I offer group facilitation, where shared experiences build connection and insight. My aim is for you to feel truly heard and supported, exploring how to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Approach
When life shifts feel overwhelming, I move from attentive listening into practical, paced exploration... mapping what's draining energy and what matters most. Sessions in Feilding or via secure online calls are steady and direct, pairing reflection with doable behavioural steps and brief check-ins between meetings to track progress. We focus on patterns tied to anger, control, relationship breakdown or past harm, using safety-first pacing, role practice and clinical supervision lenses when complexities emerge. This way of working tends to suit clients seeking honest, practical change and clearer direction.
Contact Neil
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Basic Information
Services
Our In-Person Locations:
Monday — Wanganui
Tuesday — Hastings & Palmerston North
Wednesday — Dannevirke & Palmerston North
Thursday — Palmerston North
Sunday — Taupō
To make counselling more accessible, early‑morning and evening sessions are available. Online sessions are available Sunday to Thursday.
Services Offered:
- •Clinical Supervision
- •Counseling
- •Crisis Counseling
- •Divorce Counseling
- •Family Therapy
- •Trauma Counseling
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Online Therapy
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Anger
- •Behaviour or Conduct Issues
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Control Issues
- •Divorce Counseling
- •Men's Issues
- •Parenting Support
- •Relationship Counseling
Professional Title:
- •Registered Social Worker
Qualifications
Massey University
Registrations
University
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