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Expat Therapy in New Zealand

Find therapists and counsellors who understand life abroad

Moving to a new country can be exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’ve recently arrived in New Zealand or have been living here for years, adjusting to a new environment comes with unique emotional challenges.

On this page, you can find therapists and counsellors who work with expats, migrants, and internationals, and understand the realities of living abroad.



Find the right therapist for your situation

The therapists listed below offer support for a wide range of expat-related challenges and provide a safe, confidential space to talk.

You can:

  • filter by location in New Zealand
  • choose online or in-person sessions
  • find therapists who speak your language
  • explore different therapy approaches

 

Many therapists are available within a few days to a couple of weeks.

 

 

How expat therapy can help

Living abroad can affect your emotional wellbeing in ways that are not always visible to others. Therapy can help you better understand what you’re going through and find ways to cope and adapt.

People often seek expat therapy for:

Adjustment & relocation

  • feeling overwhelmed after moving
  • difficulty settling into life in New Zealand
  • ongoing stress related to relocation

Emotional wellbeing

  • anxiety, overthinking, or constant stress
  • low mood or depression
  • burnout from starting over

Identity & belonging

  • feeling disconnected or “in-between cultures”
  • loss of identity after moving abroad
  • struggling to feel at home

Relationships

  • intercultural relationship challenges
  • long-distance relationships
  • stress within family or partnership after relocation

Work & career

  • workplace culture differences
  • career uncertainty or job-related stress
  • challenges navigating a new work environment



Therapists who understand expat life

Many therapists on this platform have experience working with international clients and are familiar with:

  • culture shock and cultural adjustment
  • homesickness and loneliness
  • building a new social network
  • communication differences
  • visa or relocation-related stress

You don’t have to explain everything from scratch—these therapists already understand the context of living abroad.



Online therapy for expats in New Zealand

Online therapy makes it easier to access support, especially if you:

  • live in a remote or rural area
  • prefer speaking in your native language
  • travel frequently
  • want flexibility in scheduling

You can connect with a therapist from anywhere in New Zealand.


Start finding support

Finding the right therapist is a personal process, but having the right support can make a significant difference in how you experience life abroad.

 

Browse the therapists below to find someone who fits your needs and preferences.

 

 

Find the right therapist or counsellor for you

Our platform makes it easy to connect with therapists who:

 

  • Work with expats and international clients
  • Offer in-person and online sessions
  • Have experience with relocation and cultural adjustment
  • Provide a safe, non-judgmental space

You can filter by location, issue and language to find a therapist that fits your needs.


Auckland

Counsellor - Auckland - Shlomit
Auckland
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Shlomit | Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
Counselling Albany - North Shore - Auckland, 7/1 William Pickering Drive - Rosedale - Albany, 0632, Auckland
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a registered counsellor and trained educational psychologist with 14 years of experience supporting individuals of all ages. I work collaboratively to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is integrative and tailored to each person’s needs, drawing from psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, ACT, and Narrative Therapy. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported, and often see meaningful improvements aft

Anxiety | Depression | Trauma | Life transitions | ...
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Counsellor - Auckland - Ban
Auckland
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Ban | Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
Counselling East-Auckland, Auckland, 2013, Auckland
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

Kia Ora and welcome,
Take the first step toward healing—counselling is your bridge to a brighter self.

It’s okay to be, and sometimes feel, a little messy. Life is messy and I know this isn’t easy!
But you don’t have to do it alone, so I am so glad you are exploring options to support yourself.
You deserve this!

If you are struggling and need someone to talk too, you are in the right space.
I work with individuals, teens and parents/families as well as ethnic minorities.

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Psychosynthesis Counselling - Auckland - Chieko
Auckland
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Chieko | Psychosynthesis Counselling | Auckland (0 KM)
166 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland
✓ NZAC ✓ PAnzA ✓ ACC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I provide a warm, safe and confidential space for you to share and express your feelings, thoughts, and difficulties in your life.

I support you in the areas of: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence, balance in your life, personal development, problematic use of alcohol and drugs, anger management and the psychological side of Autism and Asperger’s, OCD, ADD, ADHD and more.

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Counsellor - Auckland - Victor
Auckland
(0 KM)
Victor | Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
Counselling Parnell - Auckland, 205 Parnell Road - Parnell, 1052, Auckland
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a counsellor who values and respects each person's unique experiences and perspectives. My approach focuses on creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering growth, healing, and meaningful change.

Review: “I highly recommend booking a session with him”
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Counselling - Auckland - Emma
Auckland
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Emma | Counselling | Auckland (0 KM)
Counselling North Shore - Auckland, Peter Terrace - Castor Bay - North Shore, 0620, Auckland
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

You may want to talk to someone to sort things out. You can live a better life. And you don't have to take on everything alone.

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Provisional Counsellor - Auckland - Fernanda
Auckland
(0 KM)
Fernanda | Provisional Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
1 Gibraltar Crescent / 24 Parnell Road, Parnell, 1052, Auckland
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a Chilean psychologist and Provisional Counsellor in New Zealand, registered with NZAC. I provide Spanish and English counselling sessions.

I will be accompanying you through challenges in your life experiences, migration experiences where sometimes we may feel the need for emotional support, learn some strategies, or simply feel understood.

I always provide a safe, confidential, and comfortable space for talking.

Stress | grief | anxiety | burnout | ...
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Blenheim

 MNZAC Counsellor, NZQA Master in Clinical Psychology, EMDR Certified Practitioner - Blenheim - Paola
Blenheim
(0 KM)
Paola | MNZAC Counsellor, NZQA Master in Clinical Psychology, EMDR Certified Practitioner | Blenheim (0 KM)
Therapist Blenheim, 5 Holdaway Street - Riversdale, 7201, Blenheim
✓ EMDRNZ ✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

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Christchurch

Creative arts therapist (art therapist) - Christchurch - Nuraishah
Christchurch
(0 KM)
Nuraishah | Creative arts therapist (art therapist) | Christchurch (0 KM)
The Registry Building, corner of Worcester Boulevard & Montreal Street, Level 1, 8013, Christchurch
✓ ANZACATA
✓ I also offer online therapy

I'm a Christchurch-based art therapist who is currently seeing adult individuals with life challenges such as trauma, grief, loss and anxiety.

trauma | grief | loss | anxiety | ...
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Somatic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Christchurch - Joanna
Christchurch
(0 KM)
Joanna | Somatic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy | Christchurch (0 KM)
Somatic Mindful Psychotherapy Christchurch, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch
✓ ANZAP ✓ APANZ ✓ PBANZ

Hi, I am Joanna, a psychotherapist in Heathcote, Christchurch. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy that integrates psychodynamic and somatic approaches.

My goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can feel safe, heard and supported throughout your journey towards achieving mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Visit my profile to learn more or contact me if you have questions.

complex trauma | body mind integration | brainspotting | mindfulness | ...
Review: “Finding Joanna was a turning point for me”
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Counsellor - Christchurch - Sharon
Christchurch
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Sharon | Counsellor | Christchurch (0 KM)
22 Gracefield Avenue, 8013, Christchurch
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I provide a calm and compassionate space where you can pause, reflect, and feel genuinely supported. Together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, stress, low mood, past trauma, or questions around cultural identity and belonging. Through our work together, my aim is to help deepen your understanding of yourself and support your journey toward healing and meaningful personal growth.

Anxiety | Depression and Low Mood | Loss and Grief | Cultural Transistions | ...
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Dunedin

Counsellor - Dunedin - Shanti
Dunedin
(0 KM)
Shanti | Counsellor | Dunedin (0 KM)
Counselling Dunedin Central, 7 Bond Street - Level 1, Consultancy House, 9016, Dunedin
✓ NZAC ✓ NZAPP
✓ I also offer online therapy

I have been in practice for more than 20 years and specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for individuals, couples and families.
I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, phobia. trauma and grief.
I utilise a range of modalities that include Neuroscience evidence based techniques like BWRT, Brief Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness.

anxiety, panic attacks | depression stress | phobia, trauma | Reactive feelings/behaviours | ...
Review: “I would recommend her to anyone”
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Hamilton

Counsellor - Hamilton - Sarel
Hamilton
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Sarel | Counsellor | Hamilton (0 KM)
71 Seddon Road, 3204, Hamilton
✓ NZAC ✓ NZAPP
✓ I also offer online therapy

Sarel – Registered Counsellor in Hamilton offering face-to-face support for trauma, relationship and sexual abuse, career and general mental health concerns. Using CBT, Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, alongside Māori supervision and Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sarel provides a safe, welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and support your journey toward healing and personal growth. I am ACC registered.

Anxiety | Burnout | Grief | Loss | ...
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Clinical Psychologist - Hamilton - Pani
Hamilton
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Pani | Clinical Psychologist | Hamilton (0 KM)
191 Peachgrove Road - Claudelands, 3214, Hamilton
✓ NZPB ✓ NZPsS
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a clinical psychologist with 29 years of experience, originally from South Africa and practicing as a clinical psychologist in New Zealand for the past six years.

My interests include:
* Problems with Mood -- Major Depression, Dysthymia, Bipolar Disorder, etc.
* Problems with Anxiety -- Panic Disorder, GAD, OCD, PTSD, etc.
* Bereavement
* Stress
* Relationship Challenges
* Intimacy issues, especially women's challenges (e.g., menopause, infertility, etc)

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Integrative therapist - Hamilton - Karpagam
Hamilton
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Karpagam | Integrative therapist | Hamilton (0 KM)
Silverdale, 3216, Hamilton
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am an integrative therapist with 12 years of working experience with adults, children, families, adolescents, ethnic groups, pregnant women (antenatal and postnatal). I offer counselling in English, Tamil and Hindi.

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Lincoln

Counsellor | PMNZCCA - Lincoln - Sharon
Lincoln
(0 KM)
Sharon | Counsellor | PMNZCCA | Lincoln (0 KM)
Southfield Drive - Selwyn, 7608, Lincoln
✓ Provisional member NZCCA
✓ I also offer online therapy

Welcome to a place of healing, growth, and support. I offer a safe, confidential space to work through life’s toughest challenges.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, or something else, I am here to help you move forward.

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Lower Hutt

Holistic Counsellor & Practitioner - Lower Hutt - Julie
Lower Hutt
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Julie | Holistic Counsellor & Practitioner | Lower Hutt (0 KM)
Lower Hutt
✓ IICT
✓ I also offer online therapy

--- Currently I only offer online therapy --- My name is Julie. I am a Holistic Counsellor, an intuitive and a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing.

Somatic therapy | Trauma-informed work | Inner child healing | Intergenerational work | ...
Review: “I’m very grateful for the support”
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Queenstown

Counselling - Queenstown - Ngairini
Queenstown
(0 KM)
Ngairini | Counselling | Queenstown (0 KM)
7 Stanley Street 1, 9300, Queenstown
✓ ACA ✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I'm here to support children, young people, adults & families to work towards a more fulfilled life, for any of the issues that you face. I am non judgemental & caring. I will work with you to get the best results. Let's do this! "It is clear that Ngairini cares deeply for her clients. She provides a safe & warm environment, that allows for them to face into, & work through, life's challenges & difficulties. I would recommend her for anyone wanting to start the healing journey "- Mr.

Anxiety | Burnout | Depression | Grief | ...
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Rangiora

Counsellor - Rangiora - Eric
Rangiora
(0 KM)
Eric | Counsellor | Rangiora (0 KM)
156 Ashley Street, 7400, Rangiora
✓ Provisional member NZCCA
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a counsellor offering a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel understood. I work with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, depression and life transitions. My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, helping you make sense of patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Trauma and PTSD | Depression and low-mood | Couple and relational conflict | Anxiety | ...
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Rotorua

Counsellor - Rotorua - Yvette
Rotorua
(0 KM)
Yvette | Counsellor | Rotorua (0 KM)
Counselling Rotorua, 1164 Eruera Street, 3010, Rotorua
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

Hi, my name is Yvette.

Making the first contact to talk with someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
I can assure you that once you take that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerability, but empowered too.

Anxiety | Grief | ...
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Tauranga

Counsellor - Tauranga - Sarel
Tauranga
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Sarel | Counsellor | Tauranga (0 KM)
556 Cameron Road 1st floor, suite 6, 3112, Tauranga
✓ NZAC ✓ NZAPP
✓ I also offer online therapy

Sarel – Registered Counsellor in Tauranga offering face-to-face support for trauma, relationship and sexual abuse, career and general mental health concerns. Using CBT, Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, alongside Māori supervision and Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sarel provides a safe, welcoming space to explore emotions, build resilience, and support your journey toward healing and personal growth. I am ACC registered.

Anxiety | Burnout | Grief | Loss | ...
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Wellington

Hypnotherapist - Wellington - Violaine
Wellington
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Violaine | Hypnotherapist | Wellington (0 KM)
272B Karori Road, 6012, Wellington
✓ NZAPH
✓ I also offer online therapy

Are you feeling your strong will for change is not enough to overcome some issues in your life? As a hypnotherapist, I can help you overcome the subconscious beliefs and blocks that refrain you from attaining your optimal wellbeing and best version of yourself.

Phobias | Self-sabotage | Anxiety | Smoking cessation | ...
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Whanganui

Counsellor / Therapist - Whanganui - Julie
Whanganui
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Julie | Counsellor / Therapist | Whanganui (0 KM)
Therapy Whanganui, Whanganui
✓ I also offer online therapy

Kia ora koutou! Julie is my name. I aim to be a guide, to support you in the navigation of challenging life issues, towards resolution, comfort and peace.

I am available to support clients with issues including (not limited to): anxiety, depression, PTSD, identity exploration, self-esteem, direction and body image.

Review: “An amazing therapist”
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Whangarei

Counselling - Whangarei - Jana
Whangarei
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Jana | Counselling | Whangarei (0 KM)
Counselling Whangarei, 10/212 Riverside Drive, 0110, Whangarei
✓ IAC ✓ NZAPP
✓ I also offer online therapy

I offer in-person counselling for individuals and couples from a cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, also worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth.

My areas of interest include couples therapy, migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns.

Review: “I couldn't recommend Jana and her services more.”
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Online counselling and online therapy

Counselling - Existential analysis - New Zealand - Rohit
Online
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Rohit | Counselling - Existential analysis | Online (0 KM)
Online Counselling & Psychotherapy
✓ ACC ✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I’m an Existential therapist, and I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. I like supporting people in activating their connection to themselves and accompanying them through challenging life situations. Additionally, I am drawn to Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, and interconnectedness.

Grief | Anxiety | Depression | Change | ...
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Counsellor - New Zealand - Angela
Online
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Angela | Counsellor | Online (0 KM)
Online Counselling
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with 25 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress and parenting issues.

I work fluently in English and also in German.

Trauma | PTSD | Anxiety / Panic attacks | Depression | ...
Review: “I would definitely highly recommend Angela”
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Frequently asked questions


Can expats access therapy and counselling in New Zealand without being a resident?
Yes, expats and temporary visa holders in New Zealand can access private therapy and counselling practices listed on Therapycounselling.net that specialize in working with international clients.


What issues can an expat therapist in New Zealand help with?
Counsellors and therapists in New Zealand can help with a wide range of (expat) issues, including relocation stress, culture shock, homesickness, loneliness as an expat, adjustment to life in New Zealand, loss of identity after moving abroad, work & career issues, Intercultural relationship challenges, adjusting to life.


How do I choose the right expat therapist in New Zealand??
Choosing the right expat therapist is a personal decision. It can help to look at their areas of expertise, language, approach and experience, and whether you feel comfortable with the therapist. You can compare profiles on Therapycounselling.net to find am expat therapist that fits your situation.


Are there expat therapists in New Zealand who speak other languages besides English?
Yes, several therapists and counsellors listed on Therapycounselling.net also offer sessions in other languages such as Afrikaans, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and more.


Can I have online expat therapy?
Yes, expat therapy is also available online. Many therapists and counsellors on Therapycounselling.net offer online sessions via video calls, which can be a convenient option if you prefer to have sessions from home. It can be a flexible option for busy professionals or those who prefer remote therapy.


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