Victim Support
Free, nationwide support for people affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events.
We are here for you, 24/7.
We work in partnership with approved registered counsellors to provide counselling support to victims of some crimes.
Counsellors must be approved and registered with Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support before we will refer clients for counselling.
There are five counselling schemes which are administered as part the Victim Assistance Scheme (VAS).
Fatalities: Available for family, whānau, close friends, prosecution witnesses.
Serious physical injuries: Available for primary victims and prosecution witnesses.
Counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists, and other health professionals who wish to be considered for the role of a Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support approved registered counsellor must meet specified criteria.
Criteria for becoming an approved registered counsellor for us includes:
Hold a current annual practising certificate (APC) with a recognised professional body such as NZAC/NZPA/ANZASW/DAAPANZ.
Undergo initial police vetting initiated by Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support.
If approved as a Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support registered counsellor, you must comply with the Terms and Conditions that you agree to when registering. These include:
Continuing to belong to a professional body
Sending a copy of your new Practising Certificate each year
Only charging Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support the agreed fee and not making any additional charges to the client
Not exceeding the approved number of counselling sessions
Liaising with Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support employees on matters related to the administration of the Victim Assistance Scheme (VAS)
Applications are processed as they are received and there is no closing date. It may take between 3-6 weeks to process your application due to the New Zealand Police vetting process.
To apply, please complete the Counsellor Registration Form, attaching relevant documentation below.
A photocopy of your current practicing certificate is acceptable.
You must also provide evidence of your identity:
You must provide a photo ID, and a photo of you holding this ID.