Hana Counselling and Education

Hana Counselling and Education Our company has Ikigai to support vulnerable children, adolescents, adults, and the community through therapy, workshops/training, and dance classes.

ACC,WINZ,EAP and other option
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😊 自己受容 “Jiko Juyou” (Self-Acceptance) 🌿Self-acceptance means allowing yourself to be as you are —including your fears, w...
10/12/2025

😊 自己受容 “Jiko Juyou” (Self-Acceptance) 🌿

Self-acceptance means allowing yourself to be as you are —
including your fears, worries, flaws, and tender parts —
without constantly judging, fixing, or rejecting them.

In Morita Therapy, the idea of “Arugamama” is to accept life as it is:
both the pleasant and unpleasant,
including emotions like fear, anxiety, or discomfort,
without trying to fight, resist, or suppress them.

✨ Today, what if you could see your emotions, thoughts,
and all of today’s experiences as Arugamama —
and gently meet them with Jiko Juyou (acceptance),
instead of over-analysing or labelling them as “good” or “bad”?

You might notice a small Zen moment of quiet,
where your mind feels a little softer and more at peace. 🐱

Ai (our director) weaves Morita Therapy into her practice,
and many of her clients deeply resonate with this approach. 🎉

       
     
       
     

“Arugamama” (あるがまま) is a Japanese term that translates to “as it is” or “as things are.”More literally, arugamama can be...
03/12/2025

“Arugamama” (あるがまま) is a Japanese term that translates to “as it is” or “as things are.”

More literally, arugamama can be understood as:
1️⃣ just as it is / as it exists
2️⃣ accepting something (or oneself) without trying to change, deny, or decorate it
3️⃣ seeing and receiving reality honestly, without adding judgments like “good/bad” or “should/shouldn’t”

In Morita therapy, arugamama points to the attitude of accepting things — including one’s feelings and symptoms — without trying to change, suppress, or control them. ❤️

It’s about recognising reality as it is, and still finding a way to live meaningfully and constructively, even in the middle of difficult circumstances. 😊

🌸 How do you see your life, arugamama? 🐰
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29/11/2025

What is Fudōshin (不動心)?

In Japanese, Fudōshin means “the unmoving mind” –
a state where your heart stays steady, even when life is not.

It doesn’t mean you stop feeling.
It means you’re no longer controlled by every wave of emotion.

You can notice the stress, breathe,
and gently come back to your centre again and again.

That’s a quiet kind of strength. 🤍

Save this if you need this reminder today,
and share it with someone who’s going through a lot.

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Discover yourself through the philosophy of Ikigai.
Learn more on the Articles page of our website.



Most people know what dance is.But Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)… not so much yet.DMT isn’t about performing or doing per...
26/11/2025

Most people know what dance is.
But Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)… not so much yet.

DMT isn’t about performing or doing perfect steps.
It’s a therapeutic use of movement – a safe space to explore how you feel in your body, with the support of a trained therapist✨.

Through gentle movement, you can:
• notice where stress or tension sits in your body
• express feelings that are hard to put into words
• move at your own pace – no “right” or “wrong”
• feel more grounded, calm and connected to yourself

🩰 Dance focuses on how it looks.
🌿 DMT focuses on how you feel.

No dance experience is needed. Just you, as you are.

Save this post if DMT is new to you,
and feel free to ask questions or DM if you’re curious about trying a session. 💛

🧚Whar is DMT?
A creative, body-based approach that uses movement, rythem, and awarness of explore emotions, expression, and connection.

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Discover yourself through the philosophy of Ikigai.
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Trauma isn’t just in the mind — it lives in the body too. True healing must embrace both.In a safe, supportive space, Da...
21/11/2025

Trauma isn’t just in the mind — it lives in the body too. True healing must embrace both.

In a safe, supportive space, Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) invites you to explore your body through gentle, mindful movement. Notice what arises, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim a sense of ownership over your body.🌿🌿

Every choice you make in movement mirrors the choices you can make in life — empowering your healing, nurturing growth, and strengthening resilience.✨





DMT for different journeys 🌿Whether you live with PTSD, have a disability, or simply want a safe space to express yourse...
20/11/2025

DMT for different journeys 🌿
Whether you live with PTSD, have a disability, or simply want a safe space to express yourself, DMT supports you.

It’s about meeting you who you are and walking alongside you in your healing journey. 💜





🕺✨Take time for yourself, reduce stress, and reconnect through movement and creativity. ◆What’s IncludedEMDR Group Art T...
26/10/2025

🕺✨Take time for yourself, reduce stress, and reconnect through movement and creativity.

◆What’s Included
EMDR Group Art Therapy: for self-care and stress management
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT): for wellbeing, release, and expression

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am

Venue: St Luke's Mt Albert
📍704 New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Cost: $43 (Inc GST)

👥 Facilitators
・Ai Kihara - EMDR Therapist
・Chloe Chow - Dance Movement Therapist

📩 Contact & Registration
Email: admin@hanacounselling.com
Phone: 021 0257 2183 (Ai Kihara)
More info on our website!

Join us for a gentle, creative space to care for your mind and body!

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Discover yourself through the philosophy of Ikigai.
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🌸Find your ikigai ー your reason for being. In the latest episode of The Ikigai Podcast, our director Ai Kihara shares he...
08/10/2025

🌸Find your ikigai ー your reason for being.

In the latest episode of The Ikigai Podcast, our director Ai Kihara shares her journey of helping others find purpose and joy through counselling and movement therapy.

🎧 Tune in for uplifting conversations about life, meaning, and the beauty of living with ikigai.
🔗 Listen now via link blow
・Apple podchast:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ikigai-podcast/id1488566034
・Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2SyHcfKJJditRYJZsp0sQ5

🕺✨Take time for yourself, reduce stress, and reconnect through movement and creativity. ◆What’s IncludedEMDR Group Art T...
06/10/2025

🕺✨Take time for yourself, reduce stress, and reconnect through movement and creativity.

◆What’s Included
EMDR Group Art Therapy: for self-care and stress management
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT): for wellbeing, release, and expression

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: St Luke’s Church & Community Centre
📍130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050
Cost: $43 (Inc GST)

👥 Facilitators
・Ai Kihara - EMDR Therapist
・Chloe Chow - Dance Movement Therapist

📩 Contact & Registration
Email: admin@hanacounselling.com
Phone: 021 0257 2183 (Ai Kihara)
More info in our website!

Join us for a gentle, creative space to care for your mind and body!

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Discover yourself throught the philosophy of Ikigai.
Learn more on the Articles page of our website.


💡What does it mean to be an adult?From a human development perspective, adulthood is more than just reaching a certain a...
03/10/2025

💡What does it mean to be an adult?
From a human development perspective, adulthood is more than just reaching a certain age.

It’s often marked by three milestones:
1️⃣ Financial independence – moving from relying on others to supporting yourself.
2️⃣ Building relationships – learning intimacy, trust, and connection.
3️⃣ Decision-making – making choices that shape your life with confidence.

But in today’s world, adulthood looks different. Delayed careers, new cultural values, and changing lifestyles mean that marriage or parenthood are no longer the only markers of “being an adult.” 🌏

Perhaps adulthood is less about ticking boxes, and more about resilience, identity, and finding your own path. ✨

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Discover yourself throught the philosophy of Ikigai.
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📣 ボランティアスタッフ募集!エプソム図書館では、国際高齢者デー(IDOP)をお祝いします 🎉このイベントはオークランド市役所が主催しております。地域のみなさんと一緒に伝統的・文化的なゲームを紹介・運営していただけるボランティアを募集してい...
03/10/2025

📣 ボランティアスタッフ募集!
エプソム図書館では、国際高齢者デー(IDOP)をお祝いします 🎉

このイベントはオークランド市役所が主催しております。地域のみなさんと一緒に伝統的・文化的なゲームを紹介・運営していただけるボランティアを募集しています。

世界各国の伝統的なゲームや遊びを高齢者の方々にご紹介させていただくイベントです。
一緒に楽しみながら、この特別なイベントを盛り上げませんか?

📍 会場: エプソム図書館(195 Manukau Road, Epsom)
📅 日時: 10月11日(土)
⏰ 時間: 午後1時~3時

👉 ボランティア参加や詳細については、admin@hanacounselling.com もしくは 021 0257 2183 (Ai Kihara Hana counselling 代表)までご連絡ください。

オークランド市役所より、ボランティア募集の広告を代行しております。ご連絡をいただいた後、Hana counsellingスタッフが、オークランド市役所職員の方とおつなげいたします。

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Auckland
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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