Kia ora! We are Mental Health Therapies NZ and we exist to disrupt intergenerational trauma within whānau affected by intimate partner violence by supporting the mental health of mums. We do this by funding 12 months of counselling or therapy through referrals from family violence and refuge organisations.
Our vision is to see every Kiwi mum empowered to create a bright future for herself and her whānau.
By partnering with us, you can help women heal from their trauma by giving them access to 12 months of funded therapy with the therapist of their choice.
Trauma informed therapy not only helps the mother but has been shown to put children at less risk of experiencing abuse, neglect and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Women who engage with therapy are more likely to break the intergenerational cycle of abuse and trauma for future generations.
When you donate to us, you enable a Kiwi mum who has experienced the trauma of intimate partner violence to access funded therapy. Every cent received goes towards funding therapy.
By giving 12 months of funded therapy to women who have experienced the trauma of intimate partner violence (IPV), we are enabling them to heal and break the intergenerational cycle of trauma and mental distress for themselves, their children and generations to come.
Sarah* was so traumatised by the abuse, anxious and fearful all the time that she couldn’t work. Counselling helped her to understand, make sense of and recover from the abuse. She is now enjoying her job and providing financially for her kids.
Jamie* is so angry all the time and yelling at her kids over small things. She can see they are struggling but her own trauma response from years of physical and emotional abuse stops her from being the mum she wants to be. She desperately wants to be able to talk to someone who can help her but can’t afford to pay.
* Examples of real stories with names changed.
You can help mums like Sarah and Jamie to access the therapy they need by donating to our counselling fund.
We currently have two Trustees who are passionate about promoting the mental and emotional wellbeing of Kiwi mums. Learn More
Thank you to these organisations who helped us along the way.
