Chantelle Hurst
Chantelle Hurst
Bachelor in Applied Counselling
Availability
Available
Service Locations
Auckland, Waikato
Travel Information
Hi, I'm Chantelle (Creative Life Healing Counselling Services). I'm a qualified counsellor under NZAC, supporting both private clients and ACC Sensitive Claims clients through in-person and online (telehealth) counselling.
I have a special passion for Animal Assisted Therapy, specifically working with dogs, where clients can work alongside my trained therapy dog, or bring their own dog into sessions. Together, we use the unique bond between people and their dogs to support emotional regulation, build confidence, strengthen connection, and work towards meaningful therapeutic goals.
My approach is warm, practical and trauma-informed, integrating Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Creative Expressive Therapy. I am also a trained EAGALA Equine Therapist facilitating ACC-funded Equine Therapy and Creative Therapy Groups in Pukekohe, Auckland, offering clients a range of engaging and evidence-informed pathways to healing.
Associated Services
ACC Group Therapy
If you have an approved ACC Sensitive Claim, ACC provides adjacent group therapy in addition to your individual therapy. South Coast Psychology provides a range of Group Therapy programmes such as trauma-informed yoga, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and equine day retreats.
ACC Sensitive Claims Services
Through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service we offer fully funded support, treatment and assessment services for survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Our Named Service Providers are skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy has been used to treat anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, depression, PTSD and many other mental health conditions, and, in addition to targeting symptoms of those disorders, is theorized to help people build confidence, self-awareness, and empathy.