Vera Kassel coaching
I am Vera Kassel, an ICF certified coach and employment consultant. I am also an accredited mindfulness teacher and have completed a Bachelor in Psychology. Currently I am providing assistance to the governments mental health employment service and coaching. I have been shaped by a variety of life experiences including the raising of 2 strong willed children as well as the loss of both parents and life partner. I come from a multi-cultural family and have worked and lived in different countries.

Earlier in my career I worked in customer service roles which led to training and team leading. I then pivoted to working with different government contracts where employment and mental health intersect. My experience with a variety of tragedies and challenges in life make my resolve even stronger to be that person who keeps their word, is honest and authentic and creates a space where you can speak and truly be heard. It would be my honour to be a guide for this part of your success journey.

Vera Kassel - Vera Kassel Coaching

My approach is informed by a variety of different approaches. Below is a list of my qualifications and training:

  • Bachelor of Arts Massey University – Major in Psychology, Double Minor- Sociology and Security Studies
  • Sensory Modulation – Co-Facilitate – Coping through the senses
  • International Coaching Federation- ACC Accreditation
  • NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice – Employment Support and Disability)
  • Certified Transformational Coach – Coach Masters Academy
  • Accredited Mindfulness teacher – Ovio
  • Motivational Interviewing – Abacus
  • Individual placement and Support (IPS) – accredited
  • AOD, Anxiety and Depression – Abacus
  • Mental Health 101 – Ministry of Health
  • Understanding Maori Perspectives
  • Grief Training – Grief Centre
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Waitemata District Health Board
  • Effective Employer Training – Prospert
  • Life Keepers – National Suicide Prevention Training
  • Trauma Based Relational Intervention
  • PQ – Positive Intelligence
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strengths based approach
  • Person-Cantered Approach
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Familiar with a variety of mental health diagnosis such as Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar disorder, ADHD, Borderline personality disorder, Anxiety, Depression