Harrison Smith
Alcohol & Drug Practitioner

How do you identify yourself?
He/him

What is a fun fact about you?
That I teach and train in Shaolin Kung Fu

If you had to introduce yourself in one paragraph, what would you say?
Kia ora, my name is Harrison, and I am originally from Hamilton but since moved to Wellington. I work within the counselling team at Evolve as an Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor. I studied at Massey University graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in mental health and addiction. I am very passionate about helping bring out the best in others and helping individuals to realise and achieve their goals. I am grateful for the opportunity to support and work alongside rangatahi who struggle with the complexities of substances use and provide rangatahi with the skills and information they need to thrive. Outside of work I enjoy movies and video games as well as keeping active through my martial arts training where I have practiced and competed for most of my life.

What is your star sign?
Capricorn

What is your favorite food?
Chelsea Winter’s white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake

Who is your celebrity crush?
Katheryn Winnick

If you weren’t in your current role, what would you be?
Working as a stuntman and action extra.

What were you like at school?
Easily distracted.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?
Piano and sign language

What’s something that really annoys you?
When I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket, only to take it out and check to see no notification. Chargers that take up more than one power plug.