Michael Juberg
Registered NZAC Counsellor | Master's in Clinical Psychology | Workplace Mental Health, Crisis Support, Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Specialisations: Workplace Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Crisis Support, Acute Mental Health Difficulties, Relationship Counselling, Workplace Conflict, Emotional Wellbeing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Resilience, Communication Skills, Personal Development and Life Transitions.
Michael is a registered counsellor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), holding a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with a specialisation in community mental health.
Originally practising in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Michael brings an international perspective and valuable clinical experience supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, acute psychiatric emergencies, relationship difficulties and complex emotional challenges.
Through Employment Counselling Services (ECS), Michael provides professional, confidential counselling and coaching to employees experiencing workplace pressures, personal difficulties and mental health challenges that may affect their wellbeing, relationships and professional performance.
His combination of clinical psychology education, community mental health experience and structured, evidence-informed counselling makes him a valuable resource for organisations seeking experienced mental health support for their employees.
Workplace Stress, Anxiety & Burnout
Michael supports employees experiencing workplace stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, excessive worry and difficulties managing professional demands.
He understands how high workloads, workplace uncertainty, interpersonal conflict and personal pressures can affect mental health, concentration, motivation and overall wellbeing.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, Michael helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, manage stress responses and build greater psychological resilience.
His structured, strengths-based approach supports employees in developing the confidence and skills needed to manage challenging situations more effectively.
Depression & Mental Health Support
With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and experience in community mental health, Michael has supported individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and significant psychological distress.
He works with clients experiencing low mood, loss of motivation, emotional exhaustion, reduced confidence and difficulties managing everyday responsibilities.
Michael focuses on helping individuals better understand their emotional experiences, recognise patterns contributing to distress and develop practical strategies for improving their psychological wellbeing.
His clinical background is particularly valuable for employees experiencing more complex mental health concerns that may require additional assessment, support or referral to appropriate services.
Crisis Support & Complex Mental Health Difficulties
Michael has professional experience supporting individuals navigating acute psychiatric emergencies and significant mental health challenges.
This experience provides a valuable foundation for supporting employees experiencing serious emotional distress, personal crises or complex psychological difficulties.
Through ECS, Michael offers a calm, structured and compassionate approach to helping individuals manage distress, identify immediate needs and develop appropriate strategies for moving forward.
His community mental health background also supports his ability to recognise when additional specialist mental health services or interventions may be necessary.
Workplace Conflict, Communication & Relationships
Michael supports individuals experiencing interpersonal difficulties, relationship challenges and communication problems that can affect both personal and professional wellbeing.
He helps clients understand their responses to conflict, identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthier ways of communicating and managing difficult conversations.
His approach can be particularly beneficial for employees experiencing disagreements with colleagues, challenges with managers, workplace tension, family conflict or difficulties maintaining positive relationships.
Michael focuses on building practical communication, problem-solving and emotional regulation skills that clients can apply in everyday situations.
Workplace Resilience, Confidence & Personal Development
Michael has a particular strength in providing structured, practical and strengths-based guidance.
He supports individuals experiencing uncertainty, low confidence, difficulties making decisions and challenges adapting to changing circumstances.
His approach helps employees identify their existing strengths, consider different perspectives, make informed decisions and develop the skills needed to manage personal and workplace challenges.
This can be particularly valuable for employees navigating career changes, new responsibilities, organisational restructuring, workplace uncertainty or periods of significant personal transition.
Counselling & Coaching Approach
Michael's therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating humanistic and person-centred principles.
He believes that a genuine, supportive therapeutic relationship is essential to helping clients achieve meaningful change.
His approach combines:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns.
Strengths-Based Counselling: Helping individuals recognise their abilities, resources and potential.
Humanistic & Person-Centred Approaches: Providing a compassionate, respectful and supportive therapeutic environment.
Practical Problem-Solving: Developing strategies to manage challenges, make informed decisions and improve coping skills.
Communication & Emotional Regulation: Strengthening interpersonal skills, self-awareness and the ability to respond constructively to difficult situations.
Michael works collaboratively with clients, helping them build confidence, develop practical strategies and strengthen their capacity to manage life's challenges.
Supporting Employees Through ECS
As part of the Employment Counselling Services team, Michael provides professional counselling and coaching support for employees experiencing:
Workplace stress, anxiety and emotional exhaustion
Depression, low mood and reduced motivation
Burnout and difficulties coping with workplace demands
Acute psychological distress and personal crises
Complex mental health difficulties
Workplace conflict and communication breakdowns
Difficult relationships with colleagues or managers
Relationship and family difficulties
Low self-esteem, confidence and self-worth
Emotional regulation and difficulties managing stress
Workplace pressure and performance-related anxiety
Career uncertainty, redundancy and organisational change
Decision-making and problem-solving difficulties
Work-life balance and competing personal responsibilities
Life transitions and adjustment to change
Personal development, resilience and psychological wellbeing
Michael's Master's-level clinical psychology education, international experience in community mental health and background in supporting acute psychiatric emergencies provide ECS with valuable expertise in employee mental health, crisis support and complex psychological difficulties.
His structured, compassionate and practical approach is particularly valuable for employers seeking professional support for employees experiencing anxiety, depression, workplace stress, relationship difficulties or significant emotional challenges.
Michael is committed to helping individuals develop the confidence, resilience and practical skills needed to manage adversity, strengthen their wellbeing and achieve their full potential.
Employment Counselling Services (ECS)
