Ko Wai Au - About me
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Ko Cas Gillespie tōku ingoa
Hello
My name is Cas Gillespie.
I have experience working across the life span in social services for over 30 years. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims Supplier and I am the founder of Haumanu Hapū.
I am accredited to deliver ACC Sensitive Claims counselling and social work. In my practice I also offer professional and clinical supervision, mentoring, social service business coaching and māori cultural support.
My Story
My journey into social services began over 30 years ago, guided by a deep commitment to serve the community, by supporting people through some of life’s most challenging moments. Over time, this work has become more than a profession, it is a calling grounded in compassion, respect, and connection.
Haumanu Hapū was founded from a desire to create a space that reflects these values, a space where people feel heard, supported, and empowered.
As a practitioner, I have worked across the life span, supporting individuals, whānau, and communities with care that is both professional and culturally responsive. My work as an ACC Sensitive Claims provider has given me the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate healing, growth, and change.
It is an absolute privilege to be of service to people and contributing to our community.
Alongside counselling and social work, I also provide supervision, mentoring, business coaching and māori cultural support.
At work my therapy dogs Kōwhai and Onyx are often by my side, offering comfort and connection to everyone they meet in a way that words sometimes cannot.
Contact
If you’d like to learn more about my services or discuss how I can support you, please get in touch.
021 269 4876
