Tessa Edwards - BDA (Bachelor in Drug & Alcohol)
Registered Competent Addictions Practitioner​

Registered Member: Addiction Practitoners' Association - Aotearoa New Zealand (Dapaanz)

Mission Statement: "MY COMMITMENT IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT WHICH PROMOTES HARM REDUCTION FROM ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOURS AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE PURPOSEFUL CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES".​

​I have a specialist degree in Drug and Alcohol Studies and an extensive background working in Long-Term residential and Day Programme treatment services involved in providing assistance for those impacted by alcohol and drug difficulities. My recent focus has been working with women affected by drug and alcohol use.

The approaches I use include; Motivation Interviewing, Strenghts Based Practice, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy​, within the Client Centered Frame work.

Other Services Available:

Supervision Consultation to addiction staff, clinicians, and those requiring clinical supervision in the social service and helping fields.