Paola Montanaro
Registered Counselor
“Paola Montanaro holds an NZ Master in Clinical Psychology. MNZAC Counsellor ACC registered Counsellor EMDR certified Therapist (MEMDRNZ) FEAP Psychotherapist (in Spain) Currently in private practice in Blenheim.”
About Me
Paola Montanaro provides a calm, supportive space where clients can explore difficult experiences. Certified in EMDR, she helps individuals process challenging memories, fostering stability. Her training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment informed EMDRoffers a gentle way to understand inner parts. This approach helps those navigating past difficulties or seeking deeper self-compassion. Clients find her blend of established techniques and compassionate guidance provides a clear path towards emotional well-being.
Approach
Holding an NZ Master in Clinical Psychology and EMDR certification, I guide therapy with steady pacing and clear collaborative goals so clients feel contained while we work through distressing material. In my Blenheim practice and via secure online sessions I offer conversation, targeted EMDR processing and gentle parts-based explorations, often pairing in-session work with simple between-session reflections to build safety and continuity. This way of working tends to suit adults or couples facing trauma, grief or relationship strain who want practical, compassionate change.
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Basic Information
Services
Supervision for professionals
Adults Individual therapy
Couples therapy
Services Offered:
- •Counseling
- •Supervision
- •Therapy
- •EMDR
- •Family Therapy
- •Individual Psychotherapy
- •Online Therapy
- •Somatic Psychotherapy
- •Trauma Counselling
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Relationship Issues
- •Grief & Loss
- •Trauma
- •Addiction
- •ADHD / Attention Difficulties
- •Adoption
- •Alcohol Use / Addiction
- •Anger
- •Anorexia
Professional Title:
- •Registered Counselor
Qualifications
University of Turin
Registrations
New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
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