The agency began as the West auckland Sexual abuse service in 1989 and was established as a result of a community initiative to provide counselling and therapy for women and children who experienced sexual abuse.It began with 3 services, Maori, Pacific and Pakeha . Over time the Maori service became Tu Wahine the pacfic service relocated.

The Pakeha service has seen significant growth now employing over 20 part time therapists and occupying 2 buildings in the Lloyd morgan Park in te Atatu south.It changed its name in the late 90s to the Waitakere Abuse and Trauma counselling service which signalled a broadening of focus towards other kinds of trauma and domestic violence.Now in the 21st century this scope has changed to include more family and couple work and sees Waitakere abuse and trauma counselling service as a well established and very busy west auckland counselling agency.

The standards and committment to our clients and community remain high.