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WELCOME
Harness your inner strength, live your life with purpose, and optimise your wellbeing.


Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for.<\/em> \u2014 Roy T Bennett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Growthwithin<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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About Growthwithin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The philosophy at Growthwithin Psychology is the client is the expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As human beings, we frequently underestimate our capacity to devise effective solutions to enhance our quality of life. We can become stuck and keep trying the same strategies to \u2018feel better\u2019, only to find things often get worse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Growthwithin the aim to is help you get \u2018unstuck\u2019 and move towards a life that feels meaningful, purposeful, and aligns with what you value. Wisdom comes from experience, be that positive or negative- it\u2019s how we navigate the challenges life throws at us that determines the quality of the life we lead..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>The philosophy at Growthwithin psychology practice is the client is the expert. As human beings, we frequently underestimate our capacity to devise effective solutions to enhance our quality of life. We can become stuck and keep trying the same strategies to \u2018feel better\u2019, only to find things often get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Growthwithin the aim to is help you get \u2018unstuck\u2019 and move towards a life that feels meaningful, purposeful, and aligns with what you value. Wisdom comes from experience, be that positive or negative- it\u2019s how we navigate the challenges life throws at us that determines the quality of the life we lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jenny Cooper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As a registered psychologist, I have spent over twenty years working with a diverse range of people and aim to create a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of being criticised or misunderstood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years I have worked in various settings including NZ defence, the justice sector, management consulting, local government and most recently with an NGO in the addictions and mental health field. My work has involved training, coaching, psychological assessments, one-to-one counselling, and group psychotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the settings and context have varied, the central focus has always been working with individuals to help them meet their objectives, develop their strengths, and enhance their well-being. I have worked with people from a range of backgrounds with varying issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, past trauma, career transition, addiction, and Interpersonal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trained in various therapeutic models and techniques over the years, I endorse a holistic view and incorporate acceptance, mindfulness, personal values, and behaviour change into my practice. My focus is to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being and inner peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as private practice, I work part-time as a Health Improvement Practitioner, based in a General Practice setting. This role focuses on brief interventions and practical solutions, for people of all ages seeking to improve quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note in private practice I work with individual adults aged 18 and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications and Memberships<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n