After 30 years working in the communications industry, Pippa Lekner has learnt many things, but right at the top of the list is 'talking helps’.
Achieving a BA majoring in psychology many moons ago, Pippa took the time over Covid to further her studies, having always known that after achieving enough life experience of her own she would make her way to the world of helping others.
And her time has come with recently opening Optimistic Consulting, to provide counselling to those feeling lost, caught up in their own head or going through big life changes or challenges.
As Pippa explains, “We seek out expert advice for many things and when we are trying to achieve better mental health it should be no different. The very simple act of connecting with someone outside of your immediate circle and talking through what is happening is proven to help people through tough times.
“People are creatures of routine and comfort and sometimes this can see us backed into a corner when the way we have always done things, simply doesn’t work anymore. The very nature of life is that there is no one right way, there are many ways, but it is easy for us to lose perspective when we don’t surround ourselves with people who allow us to see a way forward.
“I take a positive approach in all of my counselling – hence the Optimistic name. I believe when you take a positive approach, people respond in a positive way because they believe they are capable and see themselves in a more favourable light. I have always taken an interest in people – they fascinate me. Everyone has the capacity for change and adaptation, they often just need some help realising it.”
Based out of Seven Senses Wellness Centre at 100 West End Road, Pippa offers one hour sessions where you are sure to leave feeling more positive, happy and optimistic about what lies ahead.
Optimistic Consulting @Seven Senses, 100 West End Road, T: 021 500 760, E: pippa@optimistic.co.nz , website: optimistic.co.nz
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Published: September 2023