Growth of Online Counselling Bucks Therapy Trend

Media release July 20, 2010

Growth of Online Counselling Bucks Therapy Trend

Kiwis wanting expert relationship advice no longer have to brave the therapists chair or struggle with appointment times thanks to the launch of a convenient online therapy service.

Renowned therapist and relationship expert Leanne French says online counselling is a fast-growing business, as more and more Kiwis find there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get the help they want.

With more than 20 years experience in her industry, French has forged a successful career as a well-respected therapist and relationship expert, consistently called upon as a media commentator and columnist.

French says the immediacy of the new service allows people to conduct sessions in the comfort of their own home without the time pressures of everyday life and help is available outside normal work ours.

Online counselling is not like normal counselling because it attends to clients dilemmas instantaneously, which is such a help for busy people," says French. "I talk online to highly functioning people who need guidance, support and coaching so they can communicate in ways that enhance their business life and enrich their love and life decisions."

Leanne specialises in couples counselling, empowering individuals, stress management, grief, transforming addiction and enhancing creativity. She attributes the continuing success of her online counselling service to the fact that it allows people to get what they need, without having to leave their home, office, or children.

According to Leanne, when people are more aware of what they say, what they do and how they behave, they become more attentive to their own needs and the needs of others.

French’s online counselling is available at a rate of $90 per hour. An introductory email and Leanne’s first response is free of charge. Leanne also offers therapy sessions from her boutique retreat in Martinborough in the Wairarapa, as well as over the phone.

For more information visit www.mad.org.nz

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Notes to Editors:
Bio: Leanne French
Leanne French (Counsellor MNZAC) is a well-respected therapist and relationship expert who has recently relocated to Martinborough and renewed her private practice. Leanne specialises in couples counselling, empowering individuals, stress management, grief, transforming addiction and enhancing creativity. A former relationship counsellor and columnist for leading women’s magazine New Idea, Leanne’s expertise has a high profile in the media and is regularly called upon by journalists on a wide range of subjects. She has had a number of feature articles published in Next magazine and has written for many other magazines, newspapers and online articles. Leanne has also written a book entitled Love for grownups.
Leanne has worked as a Family Court Counsellor, Addictions Counsellor and consultant to individuals for more than 20 years. She has also provided corporate counselling for a number of successful businesses, including Table for Six and led teams of people in personal growth workshops, from women’s groups to business mentoring.
More recently, Leanne relocated to Martinborough, tending to a 4.5acre olive grove and launching an Olive Oil brand, before renewing her private practice. She is passionate about finding solutions for couples in crisis. When Leanne is not nurturing and empowering others, she creates art. Her mission is to inspire others to live life playfully, passionately and on purpose. Visit Leanne’s website at www.mad.org.nz or become a follower on Twitter: @loveforgrownups

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