Leslie Nylen - Counselling
Guidance and crisis counsellor Leslie Nylen was drawn to the pluralistic counselling approach of the Master of Counselling programme to strengthen her counselling skills.
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“As someone making the transition from education into counselling, I wasn’t sure where my professional focus would be starting out. I wanted a programme that would give me the opportunity to find my own strengths and interests in counselling, while giving me a strong academic platform, so I was drawn to the University of Auckland programme.
“I really enjoyed the Counselling Process course. It provided a theoretical base for counselling work and introduced me to a variety of major counselling modalities. It also created a closely bonded community within the programme that was extremely helpful both academically and personally.
“A great part about the programme is doing the placement work, which allows you the hands-on experience of working in the community. My role as a guidance counsellor at the high school began after I finished my degree. The network and connections I’ve made during my placement helped me to find the roles I have now.
“I plan to continue to strengthen and build my counselling skills and one day get ACC registration to start my own private practice.”