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ABOUT US
Founded by Selena Needham in 2015, HEART Collective is the reputable mental health support agency based in Hamilton, serving the Waikato. We also offer Teleheatlh nationwide for some of our non-ACC clients.
We pride ourselves on our ever-growing diverse network of qualified professionals, including Counsellors, Social Workers and Psychologists.
Our funded options include:
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GP referrals through Hauraki PHO
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GP referrals through National Hauora Coalition
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EAP referrals from
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Instep
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OCP
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Southern Cross Wellness Partners (formerly RAISE)
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Workplace Support
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NZCGT for individuals disadvantaged by cults and/or spiritual communities including former residents of Centrepoint
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Aoake te Ra Suicide Bereavement
See our Services & Fees page for more info
JOIN OUR TEAM
At HEART we believe mental health support services should be available to anybody in need. Keeping up with the growing demand on services is always challenging and we are looking for new people to join our team.
Whether you are wanting to grow your private practice, or simply work a few hours a week, we can offer a range of options to suit your needs. We provide different levels of support depending on your needs and which team you join. We currently have two teams of therapists based in the Waikato:
ACC Sensitive Claims Team (ASCT)
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Counsellors
Social Workers
Waikato Community Support Team (WCST)
Counsellors
WHERE WE STARTED
Selena realized her childhood dream of becoming a counselor after a successful career in financial management and insurance. Her journey was fueled by her own recovery from sexual psychological trauma, a terminal cancer diagnosis, and a marriage marked by emotional abuse. “I know from personal experience that, even in the face of adversity, it is possible to overcome challenges and transform our lives into what we truly desire.”
After gaining a BAppSocSci in Counseling in 2015, she founded HEART Collective. Her goal was to create an agency that supports the healing of families. Selena is passionate about helping women recover from the trauma of abuse.
As a mother of five and grandmother to six, family is central to Selena’s life. Her eldest child, Stacey, serves as the Practice Manager at HEART. Many therapists at HEART completed their training with Selena, fostering a welcoming team environment.
