Wisdom Counselling

📞 For appointments and information :    Please call or text Michael on 027 340 8325 or call the landline 03 745 9118.

👤 Michael Wise — Professional, Qualified Counsellor Michael Wise:    Specialising in Relationship Counselling, Supervision, and Training. 

🕘 At a glance – What you need to know:

💵 Price: $135.00 per full one-hour session.
- Same price for individuals, couples, and families.

💳 Payment:
- On your mobile banking app at the end of the session
- Or same-day bank transfer
(No EFTPOS. Invoicing by arrangement only)

📅 How to book

- Normal workdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

- Please text 027 340 8325 to book.

❗ Cancellations

- Please provide more than 24 hours’ notice so others can use the slot.

- Charges can apply for no-shows or same-day cancellations. 

📲 Contacting Me

For questions or cancellations, call or text:

📱 027 340 8325 or ☎️ 03 745 9118 

💬 About the Counselling

Beyond traditional counselling, I work collaboratively to uncover core issues and develop insightful, practical strategies for meaningful change.

This approach considers every level of your experience:
• Relational
• Behavioural
• Emotional
• Cognitive (Self-talk, Self-worth, Self-value, Self-image)
• Historical

Expect to gain personal empowerment and life skills to confidently navigate life’s challenges. This isn’t just reflective listening — we will work proactively, using structured tools and insights.

👥 About Michael

I am a Living Wisdom Associate Counsellor and a Licensed Presenter of Living Wisdom Schools, fully approved by David Riddell, principal of Living Wisdom. 

👨‍💼 Supervision & Leadership Support

For professionals, managers, leaders, and people-helpers, supervision helps prevent burnout and navigate difficult work situations.
I bring extensive experience, having been both a manager and employer.

📍 Location

North Canterbury – between Rangiora, Kaiapoi & Woodend.

Just 10 minutes north of Belfast, or 20 minutes from Christchurch CBD.

Sessions can be in-person, by phone, or online — nationwide or international. 

📚 Topics of Interest

💡 New Resource: “Me & Myself” Handout
This new sheet explores the concept of Self-Worth, Self-Value, Confidence, Individuation, and other aspects of the Self-Concept.
Though originally created for teenagers, it's proven helpful for adults and pre-teens as well.
Feel free to share it — just retain the copyright note.
👉 Me & My Self 

💡 Is There a Cure for Depression?
Depression is often misunderstood.
At Wisdom Counselling / Living Wisdom, we identify six types of depression — only one is bio-chemical. The other five relate to life challenges and can be addressed through good counselling.
👉 Is there a cure for Depression 

"Fear-based depression will continue to debilitate until new thoughts (insights) recapture confidence in oneself. When did powerlessness and anxiety first become a mindset?" — D. Riddell

This stuck, fearful place is overcome through learned confidence, assertiveness, and practical life skills.

 Wisdom and empowerment — that’s what I teach