Our story
R101 Counselling is a home-based service situated in, the heart of West Auckland, Henderson.
The private practice was founded by Charles Graty in London before re-locating to the city of sails in the land of the long white cloud, Auckland.
Meet Charles
Charles Graty is the founder and counsellor here at R101 Counselling.
With over 30 years of experience in the helping professions, Charles felt he was led to counselling. Before deciding to embark on his counselling career, people in his life were naturally seeking guidance for personal matters. He’s found that his clients often comment on how comfortable they are with him to open up about personal and difficult matters.
Charles has covered a wide variety of areas during his career. He has spent a vast amount of time working with men battling with anger management and other issues, has had training in sexual therapy including sexual functioning, helped people navigate their spiritual direction and has experience in pastoral care.
He finds a passion in working with couples, helping men and women build strong, vibrant, healthy and loving relationships that last a lifetime. Charles is also passionate about helping individuals work through self esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
If Charles sounds like the right fit for you, check out the process here or fill out a contact form.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING, CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED SEX THERAPY (STNZ), EMOTIONAL FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY (CORE SKILLS LEVEL 1 & 2), GOTTMANS COUPLES THERAPY (LEVEL 1 & 2), CERTIFICATE APPLIED ADVANCED DREAMWORK, TRAINED SUPERVISOR
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (MNZCCA), NEW ZEALAND VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MNZCPA)
Meet Malani
With over a decade of experience in mental health, Malani is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with empathy and understanding. Malani specializes as a counsellor, supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, and more.
Malani’s approach to counselling is holistic, acknowledging how our well-being rests upon the dynamics between our emotional, mental, spiritual and physical spheres. She offers creative tools like expressive arts, body awareness, and storytelling to support people express and process their emotions and experiences.
Malani’s practice is guided by your needs, informed by trauma awareness, and respects cultural perspectives, including Hauora Māori. She also draws on knowledge of the attachment theory and the “7-year biographical cycles” to guide her work.
The space she provides here at R101 Counselling, is safe and non-judgmental. An environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and desires, and foster a growing sense of self-acceptance.
Whether you're seeking solutions to a particular concern or challenge, or simply need a space to be heard, she is here for you. Together, you can explore your feelings, unpack your challenges, and find authentic, empowering ways to move forward.
If Malani sounds like the right fit for you, check out the process here or fill out a contact form.
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology (BSocSci: Psychology) and 1 Bachelor in Applied Counselling (BA Counselling)
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (BSocSci: PSYCHOLOGY), BACHELOR IN APPLIED COUNSELLING (BA COUNSELLING), POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY (currently completing)
NEW ZEALAND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION (NZCA)