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Neurodiversity counselling & therapy in New Zealand

Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in how people think, process information, and experience the world. This can include conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other cognitive differences.

 

Being neurodivergent can come with both strengths and challenges. You may experience difficulties with focus, communication, sensory processing, or adapting to certain environments.

 

Counselling can help you better understand how your brain works, build on your strengths, and develop strategies that support your daily life.

 

If you are specifically looking for support with attention or focus, you may also find it helpful to explore ADHD.

 

On this page, you’ll find counsellors and therapists in New Zealand who offer support for neurodiversity.

 

You can explore the profiles below to find a counsellor who matches your needs and contact them directly.


Auckland

Counsellor & Mindfulness Therapist - Auckland - Glenda
Auckland
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Glenda | Counsellor & Mindfulness Therapist | Auckland (0 KM)
Prince Regent Drive Half Moon Bay, 2012, Auckland
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a member of NZAC and focus on offering skills for regulating emotions and working towards healing/thriving. I have been instrumental in the mindfulness modalities for therapy and emotional regulation across Australasia since the mid 2000s. Improving relationship (even that which you have with yourself) is the path to thriving. My motto is: the past informed the present, but the NOW creates the future. There is no time like now to step up and grow your relationship wellbeing.

Effective communication skills | Attachment styles | Burnout | Anxiety | ...
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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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Qualified Registered Counsellor - Auckland - Hayley
Auckland
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Hayley | Qualified Registered Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
Pilkington Road, Panmure, 1071, Auckland
✓ Provisional member NZAC

With warmth, empathy, non judgement and a gentle presence, I offer face-to-face counselling for adults and young people, I create a safe, compassionate space where you can simply be yourself. My person-centred, collaborative approach draws on a range of modalities to support you through life’s challenges and towards meaningful personal growth.

Anxiety | Depression | Grief and loss | relationship issues | ...
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Counsellor - Auckland - Tiera
Auckland
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Tiera | Counsellor | Auckland (0 KM)
Counselling Papakura - Auckland, 182 Great South Road - Papakura, 2110, Auckland
✓ NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

Are you finding it hard to manage big emotions? Have recent changes to your life made things really stressful and you need a space to chat?

Kia ora - I'm Tiera and I am working face to face with individual clients in Papakura. I am a skilled, caring, and committed Member of NZ Association of Counsellors. Send me a message so we can work together on helpful next steps.

Congratulations on taking the first important step to receiving help - reaching out for support. Let's chat.

LGBTTQIA+ | Low mood, depression | Life transitions | Relationship and friendships | ...
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Counsellor & Mindfulness Therapist - Auckland - Glenda
Auckland
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Glenda | Counsellor & Mindfulness Therapist | Auckland (0 KM)
415 Dominion Road - Mount Eden, 1024, Auckland
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I am a member of NZAC and focus on offering skills for regulating emotions and working towards healing/thriving. I have been instrumental in the mindfulness modalities for therapy and emotional regulation across Australasia since the mid 2000s. Improving relationship (even that which you have with yourself) is the path to thriving. My motto is: the past informed the present, but the NOW creates the future. There is no time like now to step up and grow your relationship wellbeing.

Neuro differences in couples | Attachment styles | Burnout | Anxiety | ...
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Christchurch

Counsellor - Christchurch - Ruby
Christchurch
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Ruby | Counsellor | Christchurch (0 KM)
306 Port Hills Road, level one, 8022, Christchurch
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I have a special interest and experience with cultural and neuro-diversity, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I tailor my therapeutic approach according to each client's individual needs and wants. Although I mainly draw from person-centered and solution-focused therapy modalities, I often integrate aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Supporting clients to change unhelpful patterns, and find connection and meaning in their life are key aspects of my counselling.

Anxiety | Depression | Trauma | Neurodiversity | ...
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Registered counsellor - Christchurch - Rebekah
Christchurch
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Rebekah | Registered counsellor | Christchurch (0 KM)
285 Wilsons Road, 8023, Christchurch
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

Kia ora, my name is Rebekah, I'm 31 and I am a qualified counsellor based in both Rolleston and Christchurch. I offer in-person sessions in Rolleston and Christchurch and online counselling throughout New Zealand, working with a vast range of ages and presenting challenges.

Anxiety | Anger | Trauma | Values clarification | ...
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Counsellor - Christchurch - Clare
Christchurch
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Clare | Counsellor | Christchurch (0 KM)
Wordsworth Street - Sydenham, 8023, Christchurch
✓ Provisional member NZAC
✓ I also offer online therapy

I’m Clare, a registered counsellor (NZAC) in Christchurch. I created my practice as a reflective space to address the things often pushed aside. Whether you're navigating a career change, grief, or the crossroads of parenthood, I provide a grounded, practical space to explore the "big unknowns."

I also support children and teens facing school or personal challenges.

Burnout | Stress | Grief | Children | ...
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Registered Counsellor - Christchurch - Jen
Christchurch
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Jen | Registered Counsellor | Christchurch (0 KM)
52- 58 Bassett Street Office #3, 8083, Christchurch
✓ I also offer online therapy

I appreciate those moments when something clicks and a client realises they're stronger, more capable, than they first thought, the freedom that comes from that space

I work with men and women navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, and low self-worth, offering a warm, supportive space to help you move forward with confidence.

Burwood, Christchurch & Zoom
Free 30-minute meet-and-greet available
If you've been carrying more than you need to on your own, message me.

Emotional challenge | Depression | Anxiety | Family challenges | ...
Review: “Jen is truly exceptional”
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Rating 5 out of 5
based on 1 reviews
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Invercargill

Somatic Therapist - Invercargill - Penelope
Invercargill
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Penelope | Somatic Therapist | Invercargill (0 KM)
Invercargill
✓ SWRB ✓ ANZASW
✓ I also offer online therapy

Penelope is a Registered Social Worker, Somatic Therapist, and Yoga Teacher offering trauma-informed support for individuals and couples. Her work integrates nervous system regulation, somatic practices, intuitive movement, somatic touch, ritual, and root-cause therapy to support deep healing, emotional integration, and lasting transformation.

Trauma-Informed Somatic Therap | Embodiment & Nervous System Wo | Grief/Loss Emotion Integration | Root-Cause Therapeutic Approac | ...
Review: “She definitely helped me”
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Rating 5 out of 5
based on 4 reviews
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Masterton

Social Worker - Masterton - Hana
Masterton
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Hana | Social Worker | Masterton (0 KM)
5810, Masterton
✓ SWRB ✓ ANZASW
✓ I also offer online therapy

I see therapy as a journey of discovery and healing. Whether it’s working through trauma, grief, or building understanding around neurodiversity or family dynamics, I provide a calm, compassionate space where people can unpack what’s been weighing on them. My role is to walk alongside my clients helping them build insight, develop emotional tools, and rediscover hope.

Trauma | Neurodiversity | Behavioural | Sexual abuse | ...
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Palmerston North

Counsellor and ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Individual, Couples' & Family Therapist - Palmerston North - Karen
Palmerston North
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Karen | Counsellor and ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Individual, Couples' & Family Therapist | Palmerston North (0 KM)
Counselling Palmerston North, Pitama Rd, Awapuni, 4412, Palmerston North
✓ NZAC ✓ NZCEFT
✓ I also offer online therapy

WAIT LIST - APPROX 4-6 WEEKS dependent on matching availabilities

Thank you for considering me to work alongside you

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
I utilise Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Brainspotting (focused mindfulness and somatic experiencing) to work with you

COUPLES' THERAPY
I respect the uniqueness of each person and each relationship. I offer weekly/fortnightly appts or a 2-day Couples' Intensives.

FAMILY THERAPY
For families with adult children - this is offered ONLINE only

Couples' Therapy | ...
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Queenstown

Sunshine Bay Counselling - Queenstown - Ngairini
Queenstown
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Ngairini | Sunshine Bay Counselling | Queenstown (0 KM)
Sunshine Bay , 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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Te Awamutu

CBT & DBT - Te Awamutu - Philip
Te Awamutu
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Philip | CBT & DBT | Te Awamutu (0 KM)
15 Albert Park Drive, 3800, Te Awamutu
✓ I also offer online therapy

Kia Ora. I am a Registered Nurse with 29 years experience in MH Services, currently working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. I am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) which I have specialised in for the last 15 years. I have lived in the Te Awamutu area for most of my life and look forward to providing therapy services for Te Awamutu and surrounding districts (Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Cambridge).

Borderline Personality | Suicidal thoughts | Depression | Anxiety | ...
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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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Rating 5 out of 5
based on 10 reviews
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Counsellor - Whangarei - Baz
Whangarei
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Baz | Counsellor | Whangarei (0 KM)
Bank Street, Regent, 154 , 0112, Whangarei
✓ I also offer online therapy

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Post Graduate in Counselling. Solution Focused Brief Therapy, (fACT) focused acceptance and commitment therapy, (DBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Anxiety, Depression and Substance use regulation counsellor.

anxiety | depression | substance use management | harm reduction | ...
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Frequently asked questions


What does neurodiversity mean?
Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information.


How can counselling support neurodivergent individuals?
Counselling can provide tailored strategies and emotional support.


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