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.
Find a counsellor who offers psychotherapy:
Therapists and counsellors using psychotherapy


Rating 4,9 out of 5
The average rating of all therapists and counsellors using psychotherapy is 4,9 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews.
Ashburton

My name is Anna Arrowsmith and I am a Qualified and Registered Counsellor. I have been in private practice for over 9 years in the Mid Canterbury area.
You're welcome for individual counselling and relationship counselling. I see children, youth, adults, parents and couples.
Auckland

My name is Dora, Counsellor based in Auckland. However I can be contacted by anyone in New Zealand.
Most of my work is by phone but by arrangement I will do Zoom or Skype Sessions.
I offer both individual counselling and couples counselling.

Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor, family therapist, and coach in Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families. I see clients in person in Birkdale and Remuera and also via skype.
If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

My name is Rob, addiction practitioner in Auckland and online. I walk with people experiencing problems from a wide range of behaviours including: Alcohol and other drug abuse, Anger, Gambling, Pornography. I also walk with families trying to support those presenting these patterns of behaviour.
Carterton

Are you struggling with feelings of despondency, depression, anxiety and want things to change but don't know how?
I offer a non judgemental and welcoming space to unpack and explore the experiences and contributing factors to ones current state of emotional and mental distress. Providing and teaching practical and manageable tools and techniques to help improve your emotional and mental well-being.
Christchurch

I am a holistic health practitioner in Christchurch. I offer somatic psychotherapy and cranio-sacral therapy to support your physical, mental and emotional health.
Somatic mindful psychotherapy sessions are for those who deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, pain, psycho-somatic symptoms, wanting to build confidence and self esteem, change negative habits and beliefs, get more clarity and understanding.
Gisborne

My name is Sindy van Zyl. I'm a registered counsellor and I offer counselling in Gisborne. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents using a variety of therapy models. My approach to therapy is flexible based on the client’s needs.
Hamilton

My name is Amanda Ueckermann and I am a registered Psychologist.
My services can assist with issues such as : General emotional and personal difficulties, adjustment problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief /loss/ bereavement, life changes and transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, burnout, work stress, stress management and life skills.

Kia ora. My name is Ying-Ni. I am a counselling psychologist from Taiwan and registered with NZ psychologist board.
My approach is eclectic. For me, all emotions, positive and negative make sense. I strive to understand every part of you and create a safe place to care for our most unspeakable thoughts and feelings.
Thank you for your interest in working with me. Hopefully our paths will cross in a meaningful way.
Invercargill

I'm a qualified life coach and ensure break-through results in personal issues, marriage, personal growth, and all kinds of issues and problems such as addiction, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems and stress.
Lower Hutt

-Counselling Petone - Lower Hutt: I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with more than 17 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, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress, trauma.
Mapua

My name is Jo. I'm an experienced, certified and supportive counsellor in Mapua. I'm a registered member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC). People have been my focus throughout my career and am passionate about supporting people to be the very best that they can be.
Motueka

My name is Jo. I'm an experienced, certified and supportive counsellor in Mapua. I'm a registered member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (MNZAC). People have been my focus throughout my career and am passionate about supporting people to be the very best that they can be.
Nelson

You may be looking for support for persistent pain, stress or the effects of trauma.
I provide a safe space for you to access your own innate wisdom and capacity for resilience and healing. Therapy is designed for your unique needs using a collaborative approach. Talk therapy can be combined with embodied healing practices. Depending on your needs and interests I can offer EMDR (for persistent pain and trauma) and Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

Hi! I’m Hayden, mind health and human behaviour specialist in Nelson.
I help people uncover and transform the root core of their challenges and emotional charges. I work with clients worldwide online as well as from my private clinic in Nelson, New Zealand.

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 name is Fiona Mackay and I have been providing individual counselling in Aotearoa NZ for the last 9 years.
I provide one to one counselling for adults- men, women, and non-binary people. I have worked with a wide range of individuals with many different issues. I also have many years’ experience working in the disability sector, and specialize in working with people with intellectual disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and neuro-diverse (ASD spectrum).

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.
New Plymouth

My name is Martin.
Hakomi is a method that gently gets past our 'defences' and eases away what we are ready to let go of, without the need for drama and catharsis.
Palmerston North

My name is Shirley. I have been counselling in a professional capacity for 18years. I provide confidentiality, respect, genuine kindness and empathy.
The main issues/ focus of my work has been recovery from trauma; relationship issues; life/change development; anxiety, depression, grief; anger and work/life stresses.
Paraparaumu

My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor and Human Performance Coach.
Presently operating via Zoom only.
Porirua

Kia Ora. My name is Jane Weggery 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.
Richmond, Nelson

Hi! I’m Hayden, mind health and human behaviour specialist from Richmond, Nelson.
I help people uncover and transform the root core of their challenges and emotional charges. I work with clients worldwide online as well as from my private clinic in Nelson, New Zealand.
Rotorua

My name is Marieke. I'm a counsellor in Rotorua. You're welcome for private practice individual counselling and couples counselling. I have worked in the counselling field for over 20 years and am passionate about supporting people to heal and grow.
I am able to support people to manage a range of life’s challenges including emotional dysregulation, unhelpful thought patterns, relationship issues, addiction issues, depression/ anxiety, trauma , grief / loss and other personal, work and family challenges.

My name is Anthony (Tony), experienced therapist.
You're welcome for counselling, emdr-therapy and couples counselling in Rotorua.

My name is Anthony (Tony), experienced therapist.
You're welcome for counselling, emdr-therapy and couples counselling at Rainbow Trout Lodge, Lake Rotoehu.
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.
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, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
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.
Whakatane

I am a trauma focused therapist utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to help you move through your distress and towards a life of health and wellbeing.
I also offer another therapy called the SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol). This is a system of specially treated music that soothes the nervous system
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

My name is Rob, addiction practitioner. You're welcome for Online Addiction Counselling & Online Anger Management. In my practice I see a lot of people with patterns of problematic behaviour including: Anger management, Gambling, Pornography, Substance use – alcohol and other drugs. And I offer support for families of those presenting these patterns of behaviour. I see also people with mild to moderate depression & anxiety.

My name is Dora, phone counsellor in New Zealand.
I only offer phone counselling (for individuals and couples).

Hi! I’m Hayden, online mind health and human behaviour specialist.
I help people uncover and transform the root core of their challenges and emotional charges. I work with clients worldwide online.

I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with about 20 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.

I am Joanne-Marie and I am an arts therapist.
I am offering online arts therapy.

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
- Career Counselling
- Child counselling
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Counselling
- Couples coaching
- Couples counselling
- EAP Counselling
- EMDR Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Family Therapy / Coaching
- Gestalttherapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Interactive Drawing therapy
- Life coaching
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Naturopathy
- NLP
- Online counselling
- Psychosynthesis counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Relationship Coaching
- Relationship Counselling
- Solution focused therapy
- Supervision
- Talking therapies
- Transactional Analysis
- WINZ Counselling
- Youth Counselling / Coaching
Types of issues
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Being assertive
- Bereavement, grief, loss
- Body image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Communication
- Covid-19 Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Fear
- Feeling lonely
- Hyperventilation
- Insecurity
- Jealousy
- Low self esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Parenting
- Performance anxiety
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Sleep problems
- Social phobia
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
- Worrying too much
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Do you prefer online counselling?
Online counselling is available, also in the Covid-19 traffic light system.
Several counsellors on this website offer online therapy so that you can access the help you need, wherever you are.
A being present meditation can be invaluable
Anxiety and fear:
Understanding Feelings Of Inadequacy
Stress:
There is no such a thing as always and forever
Hayden proves to be an uplifting force
Jacquie | Nelson | Dec 18 2021:
I am so glad to have found him
Kimberley | Blenheim | Nov 7 2021:
Jenn was patient, understanding, safe
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