"The goal of a conscious and responsible therapy cannot be the creation of a world without problems, but rather the effective confrontation with the problems that arise" (Watzlawick, 1986).
About
I am a Registered Counsellor living in Blenheim New Zealand, who has practiced since 2018. I have worked in a variety of settings, and have been in private practice since the beginning. My practice is split between providing counselling for children over 5 years old, teenagers, adults, couples and families; providing coaching for people in management roles, and providing trainings and consultation services for community and corporate organisations.
Kia ora koutou
Ko Aconquija te maunga
Ko Gastona te awa
Ko Diaguita te iwi
Nō Argentina, nō Spain, nō Italy ōku tūpuna
Nō Concepcion ahau
Kei Waurau ahau e noho ana
Ko Menchini Villaluenga ignoa whānau
Ko Lucia ahau
E ai ki te whakatauki, Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria.
No reira, tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna tatou katoa
Greetings to all
Aconquija is my mountain
Gastona is my river
Diaguita is my tribe
Argentina, Spain and Italy are my ancestors that link me to these things
I'm from Concepción
I live in Blenheim in New Zealand
My last name is Menchini Villaluenga, my name is Lucia.
I share with you a proverb:
“My language is my awakening,
my language is the
window to my soul”.
By so, greetings to all,
greetings to all of us.
Pepeha
This is a greeting that places me as an Argentinian women in the northwest of my country. Further specifically, it links me to my ancestral home at the mouth of the Gastona river, a river that is formed by the contribution of several smaller rivers that drain portions of the Tucumán jungle and others that come from the heights of the Aconquija mountain range. These links form my identity and give me knowledge of my place in the world and the responsibility to transmit that knowledge to those who come after me.
My clinical approach
I am deeply committed to helping individuals enhance their emotional health and overall well-being. I don't believe that any single therapeutic approach holds all the answers to life’s challenges, so my style is eclectic. I use a systemic approach, always working towards the goals my clients set. I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) and Narrative Therapy in a cohesive way. Throughout the process, I maintain a warm, approachable, and grounded manner.
Education
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Postgrad Diploma in Clinical Psychology orientated in Systemic Therapies – Universidad de Buenos Aires (in course)
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Master in Clinical Neuropsychology – International University of Valencia (2022)
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Bachelor in Psychology – Universidad de Palermo (2017)
Work history
I have worked in a variety of settings, including NGO's, Private Mental Health Institutions, Nursing Homes and EAP services, and private practice.
As a registered Counsellor in New Zealand, I adhere to New Zealand Association of Counsellors Code of Ethics. It is my responsibility to provide you with all relevant information about your therapy options, enabling you to make informed choices. I will only practice in areas where I have the necessary skills and expertise.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and will keep your personal information confidential. However, if safety concerns arise, I will discuss with you the necessary steps, including who I may need to contact and what information may need to be shared. Additionally, I am required to engage in regular professional supervision, where I review my clinical practice to ensure I am working safely, effectively, and efficiently.