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Psychotherapy NZ
Psychotherapy aims to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to and to improve relationships and social skills. There are several types of psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy is a general term that is used to describe the process of treating, resolving or mitigating troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, psychological disorders and mental distress.
Psychotherapy is used for issues such as anxiety, burnout, depression, fear, grief, stress, trauma.
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Ashburton

My name is Anna and I am a Qualified Counsellor and hold full NZAC Membership. I have been in private practice for 14 years in the Mid Canterbury area. I offer individual (child, youth & adult) counselling and relationship counselling.
Auckland

Hi, I’m Tamsin! I offer various therapy and coaching modalities geared towards emotional/psychological wellbeing, relationships, parenting and change. I work with both adults and teenagers, using a combination of mindfulness ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, EP, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Positive Psychology, Attachment Theory & Gottman Couples Therapy.
My aim is to combine the best of research-based methods with a compassionate and non-judgemental, whole-person, attitude.

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

Are you feeling distress from a current or past relationship ?
If you are then look no further. I am an experienced Counsellor and Coach.
I offer packages of Counselling and Coaching sessions in person and online via zoom.
I can help you by providing a healing trusting space to work through your distress and then to find more empowered communication styles to build better relationships and a better future.

Michelle - Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Neuro Change Practitioner, and Women's Empowerment and Couples Coach.
Specialising in the treatment of family and relationship trauma, I utilise advanced clinical hypnotherapy and neuro change methodologies to delve into the root causes of emotional distress to release and rewire your thinking.

Hi, I’m Mel. I’m a somatic therapist trained in Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and traditional psychotherapy. I’m drawn to experiential approaches that trust a person’s inner wisdom and natural capacity for healing.
I aim to work collaboratively, with warmth, humour, and integrity. Sessions blend conversation with gentle, present-moment exploration to help you understand your experience more fully and support meaningful, embodied change.
Blenheim

I work with people who are recovering from trauma, having relationship issues, are looking for life development or change, are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, work and life stresses, and maternal mental health.
Christchurch

I am a registered psychotherapist and have a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, and I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
I work with adults experiencing a range of personal issues. If you are looking for a deeper level of understanding as to how you got to be as you are and how you might move forward, I can help.

Are you feeling distressed, anxious, overwhelmed or lost? I support adults to ease emotional suffering and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and steadiness. Drawing on Counselling, Psychology and NLP, I help with anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. My approach is warm, respectful and non-judgmental, welcoming cultural, spiritual, gender, sexual and neurodiverse identities.

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.
Hamilton

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.
Nelson

My name is Bec. I can help with suffering from the effects of grief, trauma (past or present), abuse, anxiety or depression. I use Imago therapy with couples.

I provide professional counselling for adults, adolescents, parents and young children. There are many reasons why people seek counselling. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk freely about what it is that's troubling you or you are having difficulty with.

My passion is supporting people to achieve, learn, and grow, by using mentoring, education, modelling, guidance, and advocacy. In working with clients both individually and in groups, my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment which fosters the development of emotional resilience, inner authority, and autonomy, and supports individual learning styles and preferences in addition to knowledge and skills. The name of my counselling business, Finding Balance, reflects my values and my approach to life.
New Plymouth

I offer confidential empathetic opportunities for people to explain their difficulties or circumstances and then guide them to clarify the issues and explore practical strategies and alternatives for working through these challenges and moving towards satisfactory resolutions.
Paraparaumu

My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor Human Performance Coach and Registerd Cliinical Supervisor. I have been supported by some incredible mentors to develop a truly holistic approach to health and wellbeing particularly when standard approaches may not havee been effective. I pitch my work in a way that challenges clients/ couples to thrive rather than simply reduce challenging symptoms or issues.
Porirua

Kia Ora. My name is Jane and I practice Equine facilitated therapy from my property at Judgeford Pauatahanui. I have been working as a counsellor for nearly 10 years and offering Equine facilitated therapy for 9 years. I am a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Registered with ACC but not taking any ACC clients currently.
Raglan

Stop managing symptoms and start clearing the root cause.
I specialise in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy to help you break free from Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression—without years of talk therapy. Raglan & Online."
Tairua

My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Tauranga

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.

Kia ora! My name is Carien (kind of pronounced as "Kha-rene"). I offer a compassionate, holistic approach combining 30 years of experience in psychology, education, guidance and counselling. I use an integrative scientific approach to find a unique and individual pathway for each client.
Thames

My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Waihi

My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.

Hi I'm David. I am a counselor and trauma-informed therapist. I am currently offering online sessions. House calls (Hauraki region), and I also have a space in Waihi that is available on request.
I offer a range of techniques and approaches to support individuals with a variety of presenting issues, some of which are listed below.
Wanaka

Welcome to Counselling – Your Path to Emotional Freedom Starts Here.
I specialise in individual and relationship counselling.
I believe in the power of connection, compassion, and change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lost, or stuck, you're not alone – and healing is possible.
Located in The Hub, just minutes from central Wanaka, our peaceful space offers a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and start creating the life you want to live
Wellington

Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Wellington. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.

Kia ora, I'm Rachel.
I’m a therapist and coach based in Wellington, Aotearoa NZ.
I use a broad range of modalities—including bioenergetic psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, to support people to enjoy more success, happiness and life energy.
My work is practical, grounded and effective. The most common thing I hear my clients say is: "you really listen to me."

My work has given me the privilege of working with a wide range of people with differing backgrounds and circumstances with whatever brings them to therapy: low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, repeating patterns, grief, and addictions. Sometimes people don’t know what brings them to therapy. They might not feel right, and have a need for clarity – therapy is often a great place for addressing this.
Whanganui

Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Whanganui. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
Online counselling and 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.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward?
I'm an experienced Counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where we can explore what's happening for you and work towards practical, lasting change. I work with individuals and couples online and in East Auckland.

People working with me bring a wide range of concerns including (but not limited to); life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, dissociative identity disorder, domestic violence, existential crises, grief, chronic health issues, injury etc.
I work with older teenagers online but not those under 15 years of age.

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.

Hi, I'm Catherine, online counsellor and online career coach. I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for. I have been doing skype sessions with for therapy sessions and career counselling.
Online counselling - online therapy - online coaching
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Therapies offered
- ACC Counselling
- ACT
- BWRT Therapy
- Career Counselling
- Child counselling
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Coherence Therapy
- Counselling
- Couples coaching
- Couples counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EAP Counselling
- EMDR Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
- Family Therapy / Coaching
- Gestalttherapy
- Hakomi Psychotherapy
- Havening
- Hypnotherapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- NLP
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychosynthesis counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Rapid Transformational Therapy
- Root Cause Therapy
- Solution focused therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
- Somatic Therapy
- Supervision
- Talking therapies
- Transactional Analysis
- WINZ Counselling
- Youth Counselling / Coaching
Types of issues
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Being assertive
- Body image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Codependency
- Communication
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Eating problems
- Fear
- Feeling lonely
- Grief
- Hyperventilation
- Jealousy
- Low self esteem
- Neurodiversity
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Parenting
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Separation anxiety
- Setting boundaries
- Sleep problems
- Social phobia
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
- Worrying too much
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