Jacinta Dempster

Ko Ngāti Pākeha te iwi, Nō whakatu ahau, Kei Ōtautahi tōku kāinga inaiāianei, Ko Dempster te whānau, Ko Jacinta tōku ingoa

For years I have been responsible for collaborating with whānau and professionals on several high-risk child safety cases. I have become an expert in fostering resilience. I have a natural reflective thought style and quick knowledge of Te Ao Māori worldviews. I am passionate about serving others to create meaningful social change with strong values that remain my road map. I have closely aligned with a Solution-focused base. Through my counselling practice, I have created strong therapeutic alliances, inspired client-agency, celebrated the diversity of the human experience and have collaborated with clients to reach their goals. I have a strong alliance with confidentiality and hold a reflective practice to challenge bias, assumptions and ethical dilemma.

• Adventures with my Dogs, Arlo and Bowie
• Hot Yoga and Running
• Spending time with Friends and Family
• Creative Mindfulness (pencil drawing, listening to music, indoor plants)

References available on request

• Tutoring an Undergraduate Social Work Student (2022 - On-going)
• Social Work Placements Hillmorton Hospital Crisis Resolution and Oranga Tamariki Christchurch West
• Starjam Tutor and Volunteer (2015 - 2019).
• IHC Skills Based Volunteer (2016 - 2018).
• Presbyterian Support, Harekeke Van Assistant (2013 - 2015)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor (2011 - 2013)