Jon Kirk, PMNZACFounder & Counsellor

Counselling that meets you where you’re at.

Practical, down-to-earth support for individuals, couples and young people in Howick and online, led by founder Jon Kirk and the Four Pillars counselling team.

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Jon's background and training

New Zealand Association of CounsellorsProvisional Member

10+ yearsExperience in therapeutic support

Gottman trained couples counsellorLevel 1 & 2

Master of Counselling, University of Auckland(final year)

Howick & onlineNZ + selected locations

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Four Pillars Counselling

A steady place to make sense of life’s difficult seasons.

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, burnout, identity questions or simply feeling stuck, you do not need to have the right words before you begin.

Counselling is collaborative, practical and shaped around your circumstances. It is not a one-size-fits-all process.

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What we offer

Counselling services

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You do not need to find an exact description of your situation below. Choose the option that feels closest. If you are unsure where to start or which counsellor may be the best fit, contact Jon.

Individual Counselling

NZ$145 with Jon / 50 minutes

Something in your life doesn’t feel right.

You might be feeling anxious or overwhelmed, flat or burnt out, carrying grief, struggling with confidence, identity or relationships, navigating a significant change, or simply aware that something isn’t working.

Anxiety & overthinking
Depression & low mood
Stress & burnout
Grief & loss
Confidence & identity
Relationships & boundaries
Men’s mental health
Life transitions
Culture, belonging or faith

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Couples Counselling

NZ$195 / 70 minutes

Your relationship keeps getting stuck.

You may be repeating the same arguments, feeling distant, rebuilding trust, navigating intimacy or wondering how to reconnect without falling into familiar patterns.

Communication
Recurring conflict
Trust & repair
Intimacy
Connection
Major relationship changes
Shared meaning
Reconnection

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Youth Counselling

NZ$145 / 50 minutes

A young person needs support.

Warm, strengths-based help with anxiety, school pressure, bullying, confidence, identity, belonging or significant change.

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Beyond counselling

Self-guided programmes

Explore practical activities and reflections for relationships, parenting, dating and adjusting to life in New Zealand. Four Pillars Together is the self-guided side of Four Pillars Counselling.

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Do not see your situation listed? You can still get in touch. You do not need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined reason to begin counselling.

Jon Kirk, counsellor at Four Pillars Counselling

PMNZACJon Kirk

Founder of Four Pillars

A counsellor with a broad view of real life.

Jon brings 10+ years’ experience in therapeutic support, including across counselling, social work and human-services settings.

Alongside experience in health and fitness, business leadership, law and wildland firefighting, that varied background shapes a practical, human approach to pressure, change, uncertainty and relationships.

Safe and non-judgmental
Practical and grounded
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Culturally aware

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Our team

Meet the Four Pillars team

Four Pillars is led by Jon, with associate counsellor Dan Jamieson bringing another perspective to online individual counselling.

Dan Jamieson

Associate Counsellor · Online individual counselling

Warm, down-to-earth support shaped around you, with a background in the trades, sales and management.

50-minute online sessions. Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 3–7 pm New Zealand time.

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Appointments

Choose the support first. Then choose how to meet.

No referral is necessary. Choose the type of support that feels closest, then select Howick or online.

In-person appointments

Crawford Wellness Centre

2 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland 2014

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Online appointments

Available by secure videothroughout New Zealand and in selected international locations.About online sessions ↗

For online individual counselling, you can choose Jon Kirk or Dan Jamieson on the secure booking page.

01 What support are you looking for?

IndividualNZ$145 with Jon · 50 minutesCouplesNZ$195 · 70 minutesYouthNZ$145 · 50 minutes

02 How would you like to meet?

In HowickCrawford Wellness CentreOnlineNew Zealand and selected locations

Your selected service and location will carry through to the secure booking page. If you will be outside New Zealand at the time of the session, contact Jon before booking so your location can be checked.

A quiet New Zealand lake and mountain landscape

Not sure whether to book?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation.

Speak with Jon, founder of Four Pillars, to ask a question, talk through your options and work out a useful next step.

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Common questions

Straightforward answers before you begin.

Can I choose my counsellor?

Yes. For an initial online individual session, choose Jon Kirk or Dan Jamieson on the booking page. Jon also offers individual sessions in Howick, couples counselling and youth counselling. Choose your counsellor online.

What if I am not sure who is the right fit?

Jon can talk through what you are looking for, discuss the options at Four Pillars and suggest another practitioner where appropriate.

Are the self-guided programmes counselling?

No. Four Pillars Together programmes are educational resources to explore at your own pace. They do not include a counselling appointment or an individual therapeutic assessment. Explore self-guided programmes.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly or contact Jon if you would like to ask a question first.

Can I meet with Jon online from outside New Zealand?

Online counselling may be available in selected international locations. Contact Jon before booking so your physical location, suitability and the relevant professional requirements can be checked.

What happens in the first session?

We talk through what has brought you in, what you would like to feel different, and what might be useful. There is no pressure to share more than feels manageable.

How much does counselling cost?

Individual appointments with Jon are NZ$145 for 50 minutes. Youth appointments with Jon are NZ$145 for 50 minutes. Couples appointments are NZ$195 for 70 minutes. Dan’s online session fee is listed on his profile and shown before booking.

What if Jon is not the right fit?

That is okay. Fit matters, and Jon can discuss other options or point you towards another practitioner where appropriate.

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Ready when you are

Take the next step in the way that suits you.

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