Nadine Hall-Lowe
Director

I founded Talking Change Limited in 2017 after being concerned by the criteria clients had to meet, and the ‘waiting times’ clients had to wait, as part of accessing support in the public health system. 

​Talking Change continues to provide responsive services in the Manawatū specialising in mental health and addiction in the private sector.  I also provide general counselling, EAP assistance, conflict resolution, NZTA assessments, and clinical supervision. 

​“I enjoy communication, in particular facilitating the shift from unhealthy to healthy communication. I listen actively and I can facilitate change. I am passionate about supporting people through their journey of wellbeing as it unfolds.”

​Nadine Hall-Lowe, 2021

I began my career in mental health in 1994, initially working in large psychiatric hospitals.  I went on to work in a variety of mental health settings including psychiatric rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive care, acute inpatient wards, community, and mobile crisis work. More recently, I have added working with addiction and co-existing problems, group facilitation, EAP, dispute resolution and clinical supervision to my skill set.

​I am focused, grounded, and upfront, yet can balance this with empathy and hope.

“My life experiences have given me non-judgemental take on life.  I laugh a lot; I am comfortable asking difficult questions and have a solid work ethic.”

​​Nadine Hall-Lowe, 2021

Memberships

• DAPAANZ (Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa-New Zealand), AOD Practitioner Registration since January 2016. Membership Number 2325.  Statutory Regulations: Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2005)
• DAPAANZ Accredited Supervisor since 2018. For more on DAPAANZ clink here:   
  www.dapaanz.org.nz
• AMINZ Associate (Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand) since 2013.  For more on AMINZ click here: 
  www.aminz.org.nz

Qualifications

• Unitec: Supervision Skills for Health and Social Services Professionals (Level 5), Short Course: 2018
• Otago University: Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
• (Addiction and Co-Existing Disorders), 2015
• Massey University: Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Dispute Resolution), 2010-2012
• Victoria University: Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Mental Health), 1997
• Wellington School of Nursing and Health Education: Diploma in Nursing, 1991-1993
• ​(no annual practising certificate).
• Whitireia Community Polytechnic: Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing Skills Course
• 1993 Five-week full-time course.