Our Services
at Greenstone Doors
Whether you’re in search of free pregnancy testing, keen on joining our vibrant playgroups, seeking a listening ear through our supportive counselling, exploring our food programmes, or becoming a valued member of our amazing men's group, rest assured, we’ve got everything covered. Keep reading below for more details.
Free Pregnancy Testing
We offer free pregnancy testing at Greenstone Doors and the Chanel Family Centre in Upper Hutt. Discovering an unexpected pregnancy can be a life-changing moment, and we are here to provide you with essential information to make well-informed decisions during this time. If needed, we can also guide you to appropriate medical care and social support through our networks.
No appointment needed. Just call in within our opening hours and you will be attended to.
Join our Playgroups
Greenstone Doors hosts a number of playgroups throughout the week at the Chanel Family Centre in Upper Hutt. All parents and caregivers are warmly welcomed, and we provide morning tea for participants.
Chanel Family Centre — Upper Hutt
“Ash is absolutely amazing!!!”
— Comment about our student counsellor Ash
Free Counselling Services
We offer free specialised counselling for whanau for: Grief and loss, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion), post natal depression, couples, anger, depression and anxiety.
Greenstone Doors has both qualified counsellors and mature students who all have life experience to inform them in their practise.
Greenstone Doors is a Supplier for ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling and is able to provide counselling for sexual abuse.
Meet Our Counsellors:
Wendy Hill:
With over two decades of experience working with families, couples, and individuals, Wendy holds a Diploma in Social Work and Counselling. Her integrated approach includes CBT, person-centred, and narrative therapy, reflecting Christian values of compassion and openness.
Penny Stock:
Kia ora, I’m Penny.
I’m a 3rd year counselling student and am doing a placement here at Greenstone Doors. I live in Lower Hutt with my husband and together we are riding the roller coaster of raising our 3 children into late teens and early adulthood. I’m a student member of NZAC and have loved my training so far in becoming a counsellor. It is a privilege to journey with people in a safe space as they share their personal stories. My previous placement experience has been at a local intermediate school.
Shona:
I’m Shona. I’ve been at Greenstone Doors as a volunteer counsellor for 8 years. I love the team I work with and my clients. As a young person I trained as a nurse and then a midwife. After marriage and children we became foster parents and I also worked as a pastoral care worker for our church. It was this back ground that gave me a love for women and related issues around pregnancy, inter personal violence and couples work.
I am full member of NZCCA and have trained in EFT (emotionally focused therapy) and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)
Sarah Turk:
II’m Sarah, a second-year trainee counsellor. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your challenges through person-centred counselling. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I practise deep listening, empathy, and genuine connection to help you find clarity and confidence. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
I have experience supporting clients with grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, strengths and boundaries. I also have insight with parenting, family breakdown, and LGBTQ+ issues.
It’s important to me that my clients feel safe, valued, and heard as we work together.
Debbie:
Hi my name is Debbie, I’m a second-year counselling student with Bethlehem Training Institute, Bachelor of Counselling. I’ve had experience in general counselling particularly with younger people and also bring my own experiences of working through emotional distress. I have an understanding of Te ao Māori and have also lived and worked cross-culturally overseas in South East Asian cultures. I bring the values of compassion and judgement free understanding to my work and enjoy using person-centred and CBT approaches.
Post Abortion Counsellors
Each of these professionals is chosen for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to helping individuals overcome life's challenges. From personal growth to mental health support and more, their diverse specializations ensure you'll find the right fit for your needs.
Christchurch
I offer a person-centred holistic integrative approach to counselling, as well as offer journeying through a 14 Guidepost Recovery Programme.
- Work location: Hoon Hay, Christchurch
- Phone: 021 299 1716
- Email: [email protected]
- Online counselling available: Yes
- Fees: $60 per 50 minutes
- Work location: Rangiora, and St Albans in Christchurch
- Phone: 022 313 0259
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Online counselling available: No
- Fees: $100
- Work location: Central City, Christchurch Phone: 021 995 610
- Email: [email protected]
- Online counselling available: No
- Fees: $60 negotiable.
Napier
My approach is primarily client-centred. I will respect your beliefs, values, and views, and cultural differences, and you can be assured of a non-judgemental listening ear. Through the counselling process, I can offer you hope and encouragement to deal with your issues and help you to make any changes you would like in your life.
- Work location: Newlands, Wellington
- Phone: 021 234 8759
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.lyndachisholm.nz
- Online counselling available: Yes
- Fees: $50 – negotiable.
- Work location: Karamu High and Directions Youth Health Centre, Napier
- Phone: 021 206 5939
- Email: [email protected]
- Online counselling available: No
- Fees: $40 or koha.
Akaroa
Qualified person-centred counsellor and Eagala mental health specialist.
- Work location: Hickory Bay Rd, Akaroa
- Phone: (03) 304 8442
- Email: [email protected]
- Online counselling available: Yes
- Fees: Koha
Upper Hutt Fruit & Vege Co-op
The Upper Hutt Fruit and Vege Co-op runs from Greenstone Doors, Chanel Family Centre. It operates every Wednesday and supplies members with a $15 pack of fresh, seasonal and predominantly local fruit and vegetables at cost price. Members need to pay a week in advance. The produce is packed by a hard working team of volunteers and everyone enjoys morning tea together after the work has been completed. New volunteers are always welcome. To register with the co-op and purchase a $15 pack use the website:
This will give you all the information you need to purchase and pick up your fruit and vegetables. Invite your whānau and friends to join—the more members we have buying packs the greater value we can deliver for all!
Free Baby Clothes
In both our centres, we offer a free baby clothing service for families in need. Parents can collect baby clothes from Greenstone Doors and the Chanel Family Centre during opening hours. Our volunteers sort the donated baby clothes from the community, and donations are always welcome.
Any pre-loved baby clothing and equipment can be dropped off at either of our centres.
We have temporarily paused all baby clothing and equipment donations at the moment.
Greenstone Aunties
Our devoted Greenstone Aunties are volunteers who provide continuous support to pregnant and/or first-time mothers and their partners. They walk alongside and accompany mothers throughout pregnancy and into first-time motherhood.
Men's Programmes
Tane Talks:
A space for men to discuss and engage in meaningful conversations. Tane Talks take place at Greenstone Doors Lower Hutt every Tuesday and the Chanel Family Centre in Upper Hutt every Thursday.
Tane Talks has finished for the year and will restart in 2025.
What services would you like?
If you are interested in one of our services, please fill out the form below, and someone will be in touch.
We greatly value your privacy and assure you that all information provided will be kept confidential. Your trust is important to us, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Thank you for reaching out to Greenstone Doors. We look forward to connecting with you and being a source of care and support throughout your journey.
Registered charity:
Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust
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is a registered charity in New Zealand. Our Charities Register number is CC50164.
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Contact:
Chanel Family Centre,
1285 Fergusson Drive Upper Hutt
021 0806 0113
Monday to Friday: 9am—3pm
Closed public holidays
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[email protected]
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