About Us
Orah Rehabilitation Assessment Counselling and Psychological Services primarily function in the core areas of Counselling and Psychology, such as Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy, along with Training and other related Services dedicated to improving your lives.
We believe that every individual is uniquely gifted, and we come along for a short part of the journey as a catalyst to help you do better at what you are already doing.
Our name ‘Orah’ is derived from the Hebrew root word ‘Ora’, meaning light. When an individual is faced with overwhelming challenges and difficulties in life, and not sure what to do next, it seems like the end of the road for the moment – a dark moment – a way out is the light at the end of the tunnel – a ray of light, a ray of hope. The beauty of the word ‘Ora’ is its richness, as also seen in various other languages with varied meanings, each rich in their own contexts.
We find another rich meaning in the Māori Language. As a noun, it denotes ‘life, health, and vitality’ that all of us look forward to. As a verb, it denotes ‘to survive’, which most of us strive to do daily. ‘Ora’ best is described as a state rather than an activity, act, or event, which represents ‘be alive, safe, healthy, fit, and healed’. A state that all of us need to be in or endeavor towards.
In the English language, ‘Ora’ means a ‘beautiful seacoast’. It always reminds us of a holiday, leisure, fun, play, and a moment that all of us look forward to. In Spanish, ‘gold’- a valuable resource in the modern world that none of us can afford to ignore any longer. It is reliable, handy, and in demand today, especially for its increasing value. And finally, in Latin, it means ‘pray’.
We desire that our services will be a valuable resource to help give you the light/direction so you can reach a state of being well, recovered, fit, and alive. Our counsellors help you in fulfilling this role as they are trained and dedicated professionals with continuing development achieved through regular supervision and continuous education. All our therapists adhere to the APA or BACP ethical guidelines based on their training. Be assured of the highest quality of care when you step into our services. We help you to stop ‘DOING’ and start ‘BEING’.