A safe place for your voice to be heard
Hoiho Therapy & Supervision
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Clinical Supervision
Ōtepoti (Dunedin) & Online Across Aotearoa (New Zealand)Hoiho Therapy & Supervision is the clinical practice of Christine Burgin, a Registered Social Worker, qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor based in Ōtepoti (Dunedin). Christine provides evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and professional clinical supervision, working with people both in person in Ōtepoti and online across Aotearoa New Zealand.Whether you are an individual seeking personal change, a practitioner looking for clinical supervision, or a referrer connecting a client with therapy, Christine offers a grounded, confidential, and safe space to support your journey.
Experience
About Christine
Christine Burgin, BSW, PGDipCBT (Massey University) is a Registered Social Worker, qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), and Clinical Supervisor based in Ōtepoti (Dunedin). With over four decades of social work experience spanning the health, statutory, and NGO sectors.Christine brings a rich background to her therapy and clinical supervision practice. She has spent many years supervising practitioners across these diverse settings, as well as guiding student placements. Through her practice, Hoiho Therapy & Supervision, Christine supports individuals seeking personal therapy and offers reflective clinical supervision to professionals throughout Aotearoa (New Zealand).Christine has a special clinical interest in supporting people through grief, loss, and change. She has been a trainer and companion for the evidence-based Seasons for Growth programmes, which help people of all ages transition through loss and grief, and she brings lived experience to this area of her work. Her work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a supportive, non-judgemental environment in which to navigate life's challenges and process complex transitions.
How We Can Work Together
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate stress, mood changes, and life transitions. Identify patterns: understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence one another.Build effective coping skills: recognise unhelpful patterns and replace them with practical, constructive strategies.Achieve your goals: work collaboratively in a supportive, individualised environment to create meaningful, lasting change.Access: Self-referrals, as well as referrals from GPs, healthcare providers, and social service agencies.Format: In person in Ōtepoti (Dunedin).
Clinical Supervision
For social workers, social work students, allied health workers, and helping professionals: a dedicated, reflective space designed to enhance your practice, uphold professional standards, navigate complex caseloads, and prevent burnout.Access: Individual practitioner bookings or agency-funded supervision contracts.Format: In person, online, or on-site at your agency within the Dunedin area.
SHARP VISION, RESILIENCE & AN UNMISTAKABLE VOICE
Why Hoiho?
In Te Reo Māori, Hoiho, the iconic yellow-eyed penguin of Ōtepoti, is often translated as "noise shouter," a nod to the bird's unmistakable call. Renowned for their sharp vision, resilience, and distinctive voice, the Hoiho reflects the heart of this practice:Finding your voice: speaking your truth, setting boundaries, and being heard.Gaining clarity: cultivating sharp perspective to see through life's complexities and thought patterns.Building resilience: navigating life's transitions and challenges with practical, adaptive tools.Rooted in the deep south: like the Hoiho, Christine was born and bred in the deep south, with a real connection to the region of Southland and Otago.
How We Can Work Together
Ready to take the next step?
Get in touch to arrange an appointment or an initial conversation about how Christine can support you or your team.
Click the download links below for referral forms.Download the Client Self-Referral FormDownload the Professional Referral FormFeesIndividual therapy: $100 - $130 per 50-minute sessionClinical supervision: $120 - $160 per session.Lower rates are available for NGOs, small businesses and self-funded individuals.
I value affordability. If cost is a barrier to accessing support, I'm happy to discuss a reduced rate case by case.
Clients receiving a disability allowance can use it to help subsidise their fees.Payment: Bank transfer preferred.Access: Individual practitioner bookings or agency-funded supervision contracts.Format: In person, online, or on-site at your agency within the Dunedin area.