Our Providers
Here are the profiles of some of our Providers. Have a scroll through to see which one might suit you.
Mobile: 021 896373
Locations of work: Be Well Therapy, Level 3, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington.
Cultural Experience: I have had the opportunity to live and practice psychology in different countries and with clients with different cultural backgrounds. I have worked in Costa Rica, United States and New Zealand with clients that identify themselves as Maori, Pasifika, European, American, African-American, Latin American, India, Asian, among others. Have maintained cultural supervision for my practice and have attended
Specialist Area: Area: Working with adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, substance abuse, attachment issues, pain and harmful sexual behaviour. I also work with couples.
In my private practice I offer therapy for private clients and therapy for ACC clients. I also conduct assessments including Supported Assessments for Sensitive Claims and Psychological Assessments for Physical Injury Claims. I provide supervision in different areas and specialise in EMDR supervision.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor in Psychology, Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Master in Organizational Psychology, Master in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My main two therapy models are EMDR and EFT. Registered with an active practicing certificate with NZPB. Member of NZCCP. Registered as an accredited EMDR practitioner with EMDRNZ.
How long have you been practising: Since November 2002.
Web site: www.bewelltherapy.co.nz
Mobile: 0275 415420
Locations of work: Office located in Island Bay, Wellington. I also offer online therapy.
Skills and Experience: Over my 25 year career I have trained in several modalities, and have found myself influenced by Mindfulness-Based Therapies. I have trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Diversity Affirming Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Cultural Experience: My cultural competence has been shaped by the work I do, and is strongly influenced by an awareness of discrimination, stigma and minority stress.
I have 15 years experience running assertive outreach services targeting at risk communities i.e. homeless, street based sex workers, and people living with HIV. While each of these communities have a distinct culture of their own, many of the people I worked with were also Māori or Pacific.
Specialist Area: I offer trauma-informed therapy, with a special interest in anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment trauma, and addiction issues.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: I see therapy as a place to feel known and understood, a place to process painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. This value strongly influences the way I work.
My work is also influenced by my training in DBT and EMDR, which are the 2 modalities I tend to utilise the most.
I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counselling, Post Grad in Clinical Supervision.
How long have you been practising: Over 25 years.
Mobile: 022 060 1337
Locations of work: Located in the Waikato but currently taking clients via telehealth only. Available on Mondays (full day), Tuesdays (full day), and Thursday afternoons (after 1pm).
Skills and Experience: I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions and distress. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches and have postgraduate qualifications in both cognitive behaviour therapy and EMDR therapy. I am also trained and competent in the use of dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Cultural Experience: I was born in China but have lived in New Zealand since 2014. I am committed to culturally competent practice and have experience working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Specialist Area: I offer trauma-informed therapy, with a special interest in anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment trauma, and addiction issues.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Person-centred and strength-based style of therapy. Postgraduate Qualification in EMDR therapy, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (with distinction), - Graduate Diploma in Addiction
How long have you been practising: Since 2017
I like to go by my family name, Sang – which is pronounced “Sung”.
Mobile: 021 0246 9289
Locations of work: Howick, Auckland.
Skills and Experience: experience in residential addictions treatment, anxiety management services, and more recently in a general mental health setting.
Cultural Experience: I have worked with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Specialist Area: Facilitating dialectical behaviour therapy groups, teaching skills to young adults struggling with emotion dysregulation.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Integrative therapy incorporating psychodynamic and cognitive and behavioural approaches. I also draw on more skills-based interventions where needed, including dialectical behaviour therapy skills of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
How long have you been practising: Since 2018
Landline: 09 923 4687
Mobile: 027 8000 967
Locations of work: PractiSpace Parnell - 205 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Skills and Experience: Over 10 years of experience working with sensitive populations, including refugees and victims of domestic violence.
Cultural Experience: Worked with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and languages, providing a deep understanding of the cultural and spiritual aspects of treatment.
Specialist Area: Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-related Disorders
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: PhD in Health Psychology, MA. in Clinical Psychology, BA. In Clinical Psychology, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Expressive therapy.
How long have you been practising: Over 10 years
Other information: Registered Clinical Psychologist overseas, Registered Counsellor (NZAC), Registered ACC Treatment Provider for Sensitive Claims Clients, Honorary Research Fellow (University of Auckland)
Mobile: 0210433168
Locations of work: Invercargill face to face clinics and Telehealth services are provided nationwide.
Skills and Experience: I have 18 years clinical experience and over that time I have worked in primary and secondary mental health settings with children, adolescents, and adults. In 2016 I started working in private practice. Currently I am providing therapy and/or supervision for members of the New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and the Ministry of Justice as well as providing therapy, supported assessments, and mental injury assessments for ACC.
Specialist Area: Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment to physical injuries.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Qualifications include a PhD in traumatic brain injury and a diploma in clinical psychology. Therapeutic styles offered include cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy.
How long have you been practising: Since 2006
Mobile: 021 240 6535
Locations of work: Therapy Hub, Level 3, 204 Thorndon Quay, Wellington
Cultural Experience: Puawānanga process in NZAC full membership application. Let’s Get Real Working with Māori Practitioner level learning Module.
Specialist Area: Relationships – with self and others
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor of Counselling, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, ACT, DBT, Solution focused/ strengths-based Coaching. Trauma Treatment Certification Training with Janina Fisher.
How long have you been practising: Since Jan 2019
Mobile: 020 4064 7565
Locations of work: Otaki, Paraparaumu, Porirua, Wellington
Skills and Experience: Social worker, working in general community social work, and housing.
Cultural Experience: I have assisted people from a wide variety of cultures. These have included European, Maori, Pacifica, refugees from Myanmar, Indian, Asian, and the Middle East.
Specialist Area: Social Work in the areas of housing, accessing community supports and groups and advocacy with WINZ. I have assisted people to gain a new vision of themselves and have helped them develop plans to support such a vision.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor of Social Work. Assisting people to create a plan to accomplish their goals. Walking with the person through this plan, supporting the person and advocating on their behalf for these goals to be accomplished. I offer people supportive, motivational counseling, and clarifying counseling in this process. I am client centered and compassionately motivated.
How long have you been practising: 18 years experience supporting people with special needs. My social work experience encompasses 9 years and has included medical social work; 5 years in the Salvation Army doing housing social work, developing wrap around plans and general community social work; and working for the Open Home Foundation.
Mobile: 022 140 9895
Locations of work: Aurora Centre, 59 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki. Thursdays 9-5pm
Counselling cultural experience: Continued cultural professional development and clinical experience with many culturally diverse clients.
Lived cultural experience: Pakeha living with Māori whanau and with extended Pacifica and Asian whanau.
Specialist Area: Trauma counselling – understanding triggers, somatic (body) responses, emotions, thought patterns, and reactions associated with past trauma and how to begin the healing process.
Qualifications: Masters of Counselling (distinction) MNZAC
Style of Therapy: I aim to create an empathetic, non-judgemental space where you can explore what is limiting your personal wellbeing. Everyone is unique so the therapies and techniques I use depend on your individual needs.
How long have you been: since 2018
Mobile: 021 1895 598
Locations of work: Central Wellington. Mondays & Fridays
Skills and Experience: I care deeply for equality and the well-being of all people and very much enjoy being alongside people’s discoveries and recoveries. I have received training in wholistic approaches to wellness and trauma recovery in areas such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapeutic Approaches and present moment Spacial Awareness practices.
Cultural Experience: I have extensive experience in cross-culturally appropriate counselling and research. Originally from Wales in the UK, I have traveled widely for much of my adult life and enjoyed the colourful beauty of cultural diversity.
Specialist Area: I work predominantly with Women who have experienced trauma. People who identify as queer, non-binary or are transitioning.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy:
- BA Psychology Victoria University
- PGDip Guidance & Counselling
- Person-centred / Person-led
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Gestalt therapeutic approaches
- Guided mindfulness explorations
How long have you been practising 4 years
Mobile: 022 048 5625
Locations of work: 35 Highland Avenue, Titirangi, Auckland
Skills and Experience: My work as a psychotherapist has included: Family Action, Te Atatu working with trauma-related symptoms, domestic violence and sexual abuse; AUT Psychotherapy Clinic; and now my private practice, working with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties and general overwhelm I have also been a support worker at Affinity Services, supporting clients in the community with depression, psychosis and anxiety, and have worked at Parent 2 Parent supporting parents of children.
Cultural Experience: I enjoy working with people from a range of different cultures and I have lived in different cultures myself in my 20’s and 30’s.
Qualification or Styles of Therapy: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
How long have you been practising: I have been practising as a counsellor since 2014
Mobile: 021313100
Locations of work: Mānuka House, 9 Mānuka Street, Tauhara, Taupō. Workdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and 9am – 2.30pm Fridays.
Skills and Experience: I worked as a social worker/advocate in the field of Family Harm from 2002-2008 before joining special sexual harm service HELP Auckland in 2008. During my years with HELP as a counsellor, I provided crisis and long-term support for adults and adolescents who had experienced sexual harm. I continued my passion for trauma informed counselling in 2016 in Inverness, Scotland with Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland. I have experience in sexual harm prevention work and with brief intervention telephone counselling. I have been working in private practice as an ACC sensitive claims provider since 2019.
Cultural Experience: I am a first generation Pākeha New Zealander, and consistently work at being a committed treaty partner both personally and professionally.
Specialist Area: self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, unwanted or confusing sexual experiences.
Qualification or Styles of Therapy: Bachelor of Social Practice with major in Counselling, UNITEC Auckland, NZ. 2003. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development, UNITEC Auckland, NZ. 2004 Master of Arts in Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, Auckland, NZ. 2013.
My counselling practice is LGBTQIA friendly, and my approach is underpinned by principles of Narrative therapy, trauma informed practice and theory and is person-centred. I provide psychoeducation regarding trauma where appropriate and draw from Arts Therapy, CBT, DBT and sensorimotor approaches.
How long have you been practising: I have been practising as a counsellor since 2008
Mobile: 021 363 176
Locations of work: Wellington, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings, fortnightly Saturday mornings.
Skills and Experience: Master’s in Social Work, specializing in the effects of trauma on sexual violence survivors 5+ years working alongside survivors through therapy and group work.
Cultural Experience: Training on working biculturally in Canada with Indigenous Populations. Ongoing work to decolonize my practice.
Specialist Area: Trauma, sexual violence, domestic violence, refugees. Working with young people.
Qualification or Styles of Therapy: BSW, MSW, RSW. Style of therapy is eclectic, focusing on cognitive-behavioural models and taking a narrative approach. Survivor centred and strengths based.
How long have you been practising: Since 2017
Mobile: 020 4076 8345
Locations of work: Level 5, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua 5022 Monday - Friday
Skills and Experience: Clinical Social Worker with work experience in diverse mental health and addiction settings in DHBs and in private practice.
Cultural Experience: My ethnicity is German, and I have a migration background. I have worked in Germany and NZ mental health and addiction settings. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural or spiritual backgrounds. I feel committed to the values and principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Specialist Area: Working with adults and older teenagers who suffered traumatic experiences Mental Health and Addiction (Coexisting Disorders)
Qualification or Styles of Therapy: Overseas degree in Social Work (Social Psychiatry), Post Grad Cert in Health Science (Dual Diagnosis), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR, advanced), Family Therapy (FT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Client Centred Counselling. My therapeutic style is respectful, collaborative, safe, empathic, supportive and strength based.
How long have you been practising: More than 25 years
Mobile: 022 3533 125
Locations of work: Grey Lynn, Auckland
Skills and Experience: I have experience working in a variety of non-profit and DHB settings including addiction services, family therapy and within a tertiary institution. Over the years my work has largely focused on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma.
Style of Therapy: I draw on several different approaches in my work, depending on the client I am working with and the issue they are bringing to therapy. My training largely focused on narrative therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Specialist Area: Supporting LGBTQI+ clients.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Postgraduate Diploma - Psychological Practice, Master of Arts – Psychology, Postgraduate Certificate – Social Theory, Postgraduate Diploma – Counselling, Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
How long have you been practising: Since 2012.
Name: Whakiao Taurima
Mobile: 027 629 18320
Locations of work: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
Skills and Experience: Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Stress, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting, Family Dynamics, Attachment Issues, Family Harm, Grief, Loss (including abortion, miscarriage), Trauma & Sexual Abuse.
Cultural Experience: Māori, Cook Island Māori, Samoan, Indian, Fijian Indian, NZ European.
Specialist Area: Alcohol & other drugs, Females, Males, Older adults.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor Applied Social Science Psychotherapy Dip App Addictions Counselling. DAPAANZ Registered Practitioner
How long have you been practising: Since 2012.
Landline: (09) 522 6630
Mobile: (0274) 742 762
Locations of work: Central Auckland.
Days of work: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Skills and Experience: I am a Registered Consultant in the Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Addiction, and Palliative and End-of-Life Care sectors.
I have worked as a Mental Health Clinician at Auckland District Health Board, Counties Manukau and Waitemata District Health Boards with a special interest in Women and Children Health.
I am currently in an assessing role relating to Sensitive Claims, with a special interest in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).
Cultural Experience: I am culturally competent with trans-cultural issues.
Specialist Area: Special interest in PTSD and CPTSD in adults 18+years.
Qualifications: MHSc (Hons.), PGDipHSc (Soc.Wk), PGDipHSc (Addict), BSW (Auck.).
Style of Therapy: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Strengths-based Perspective, Motivational Interviewing,
How long have you been practising: Since 2008.
Landline: 06 3637575
Mobile: 027 2623 666
Locations of work: Based in Foxton, but works only by Telehealth currently.
Days of work: Monday 8.30am-8pm, Tuesday 8.30am-5.30pm, Thurs 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Skills and Experience: I have worked as a school counsellor for the past 5 years.
I trained in using drawing, the natural environment, and other experiential therapies to complement talking therapy.
Cultural Experience: I worked in a school with high Maori and Pacific Island population. I have also lived in various different cultures, including Pacific Island, South American, and European.
Specialist Area: Young people.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Interactive Drawing Therapy, Small Figures, Communication and mediation, Person Centered experiential approach, which includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, CBT for personality disorders
How long have you been practising: I have worked as a therapist in private practice for the past 23 years.
Mobile: 0211908085
Locations of work: Raumati, Kapiti Coast, Wednesdays 8.30 – 4.30
Skills and Experience: Registered Psychologist with experience of assessment and treatment with adult and young adult clients in a variety of contexts. Louise is also experienced in providing supervision, consultation, and training.
Cultural Experience: Louise has experience of working with different cultures both in the UK and New Zealand, including working with Māori.
Specialist Area: Working with adult and young adult male and female clients. Louise also has expertise in working in forensic contexts.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Louise uses evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to inform her work with clients. Louise has a flexible, collaborative, and non-judgemental style and will tailor her approach to best meet the needs of the client.
How long have you been practising: Louise has been a Registered Psychologist since 2013.
Name: Emily Cooney
Mobile: 0274850899
Locations of work: CBT Clinic on Lambton Quay, Wellington - Tuesdays and Fridays
Cultural Experience: Intermediate Te Reo
Specialist Area: DBT and CBT
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: PhD and PGDip in Clinical Psychology – CBT and DBT
How long have you been practising: 23 years
Mobile: 027 2811 430
Locations: Lower Hutt Monday 8-4:30, Tuesday 8-4:30, Thursday 8-4:30 and Friday 8-4:30
Skills and Experience: Experience and training working with couples, domestic violence issues, young people and families and mild-moderate mental health issues.
Specialist area: Family dynamics, relationships
Cultural Experience: I identify as pakeha and learn from my clients about what they culture means to them.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Counselling, Client-centred, strengths-based approach, trauma informed; I tailor match the therapy to work with my client.
How long have you been practising: 10 years
Mobile: 027 7765006
Locations: Online and in-person at Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Skills and Experience: Hello, I'm Magdalena, a counsellor passionate about promoting healthy relationships as a cornerstone of overall well-being. I am trained to work with a range of mental health and personal growth issues, and I have extensive experience working with adolescents and individuals facing various challenges. My expertise lies in effectively treating anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, ADHD, and overall wellness.
Specialist area: Additionally, I specialise in providing support to individuals affected by sexual and relational violence.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: I specialise in helping individuals adjust to life changes and transitions. My treatment approach is tailored to each person's needs, aiming to achieve balance and improved functioning through insight, coping skills, and stress management. I have a PGDip in Counselling, a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and a BSc in Health Psychology (Hons). I am trained in CBT, ACT, EMDR, NT, and trauma-informed mindfulness-based approaches to enhancing happiness and well-being.
I have an active practising certificate from NZAC and ACC Treatment Provider for Sensitive Claims Clients, and I am an accredited EMDR practitioner with EMDRIA.
Cultural Experience: In my career as a mental health provider, I've had the opportunity to work in different countries, including South Africa and Australia. I've gained valuable experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and languages, and I've prioritised seeking cultural supervision to enhance my practice. My practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly.
How long have you been practising? Since 2006.
Mobile: 0210 613 615
Locations: Woodward Street, Wellington CBD, Mondays
Skills and Experience: Registered Psychologist with 20 years experience working in assessment and treatment contexts.
Cultural Experience: Rob has lived in NZ for 11 years and has experience working with Maori using bi-cultural approaches. He also has experience working with Pasifica clients. Rob works flexibly depending on client need and considers the client as expert on culture.
Specialist area: Rob specialises with adults. He works with clients across a range of contexts. Additionally, Rob has expertise working with clients in forensic contexts.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Registered Psychologist who works predominantly with cognitive behavioural therapy with aspects of DBT, ACT and Psychodynamic therapies.
How long have you been practising: Rob has been a Registered Psychologist for 15 years.
He has experience working with therapeutic interventions for over 20 years.
Mobile: 021 237 8660
Locations: Kapiti/Wellington region for assessments. Prefer to work Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Skills and Experience: Have worked in a range of settings over 40 years: grief and relationship counselling, community mental health, acute mental health, forensic service, intellectual disability service as well as tertiary education health services.
Have provided leadership and management at director level in NZ and in UK.
Now in private practice offering supervision, training and assessments including Supported Assessments for Sensitive Claims and Psychological Assessments for Physical Injury Claims. ACC approved provider and supervisor.
Cultural Experience: Have worked with a range of diverse cultures across career and in particular with Maori and Pasifika. Have maintained cultural advice and supervision for practice and attended relevant training over time. Maintain my clinical competencies as required by the NZPB and NZCCP including cultural competencies. Have experience with LGBTQ/Rainbow community clients over time.
Specialist area: Trauma and dissociation & complex PTSD including early attachment issues/personality disorder. Complex grief. LGBTQ issues. Diane is an Accredited Practitioner in EMDR.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Trained in NZ (University of Canterbury). Started as a grief counsellor and relationship counsellor 1981-1987 then began training as psychotherapist and then as psychologist. Psychology training: BA 1989, MA Hons 1992 Dip. Clin. Psych. 1993. Full Member NZAP since 1996. Associate Fellow British Psychological Society (awarded for years of contribution to psychology in UK). Member ISSTD and NZCCP. Registered EMDR practitioner via EMDRNZ.
Trained in a range of approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Narrative, Psychodynamic, & Solution Focused. Diane uses a collaborative and integrative approach tailored to the individual’s needs.
How long have you been practising: I began as a counsellor in 1981 and I became a registered clinical psychologist in 1993.
Email mindbusiness21@gmail.com
Website www.mindbusinessconsultancy.com
Linked-in https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-clare-5393b740/
International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD) President’s Award of Distinction 2020 for the work Diane did as Chair of the organising committee for the ISSTD Regional Conference Otautahi, Christchurch NZ 2019. The award noted Diane’s work to integrate cultural aspects and promote the conference resulted in one of the most successful regional conferences in recent history.
Mobile: 021 207 6571
Landline: 09 2977 119 (Southern Physiotherapy)
Locations: Southern Physiotherapy, 355 Great South Road, Papakura. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings
Skills and Experience: 16 years of experience as a psychologist, working individually with a wide range of clients and psychological disorders, as well as in a multidisciplinary service for chronic pain patients in a DHB setting.
Cultural Experience: A wide range of ethnicities and cultures during my 16 years of working in South Auckland including Maori, Pasifika and Asian (including Indian), as well as NZ European.
Specialist area: Health Psychology including psychological distress arising from accidents or from living with chronic physical health conditions, with expertise in helping clients to deal with persistent pain. I have a particular interest in women's health issues.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: MSc(Hons) in Health Psychology, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology from Auckland University. I work collaboratively with clients using CBT, ACT, and other therapeutic modes as best suited to the client.
How long have you been practising: 16 years
Mobile: 027 654 0137
Locations: Kapiti Coast
Skills and Experience: Counsellor with experience in Trauma (sexual abuse and other), Anxiety/Stress, Depression, Grief, deteriorating health conditions (particularly hearing), anger management, relationship/communication skills, in search of life’s meaning or a new direction in life, confidence/self-esteem building.
Cultural Experience: My work has predominantly been with NZ European/Pakeha and Maori, mainly with older children/adolescents and adults. I have limited experience in working with other cultures but work in a culturally sensitive manner open to working with and understanding you, in respect of your culture and/or spirituality.
Specialist Area: Trauma, Anxiety/Depression, Deteriorating Health Conditions (particularly hearing and related conditions). Older teens/adults.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Diploma in Health & Human Development and a Bachelor of Counselling.
I work in a way that suits you, drawing on many different modalities including Client-Centred counselling, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (including Mindfulness), Interactive Drawing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Te Whare Tapa Wha. The therapeutic relationship that we develop during therapy is of paramount importance to the way I work, in a holistic and non-judgmental manner.
How long have you been practising: 6 years
Mobile: 021 112 0163
Locations: Albany, Wednesdays. Ponsonby, occasionally for one-off appointments/assessments
Skills and Experience: ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, EMDR, Trauma therapy, Psychological assessments for mental injury, Expert witness report for refugee/immigrants, Neuropsychology assessments (Intellectual Disability, Developmental disorders, cognitive functioning assessments)
Cultural Experience: New Zealand, Korea, Taiwan, China, Maori, Pacific Island.
Specialist Area: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Cultural crashes, Immigration issues, Intergenerational issues, Adjustment issues, Lifestyle changes, Growing resilience.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Massey).
How Long Have You Been Practising: over 9 years
Mobile: 020 4196 5093
Locations: Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street, Tawa, Wellington, Mondays and Thursdays
Skills and Experience: I am a registered clinical arts therapist. I have experience working with adults, young people and children in a range of community and inpatient settings.
Specialist Area: Arts Therapy
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor of Arts (criminology, sociology), Post-Graduate Diploma (primary school teaching), Master of Arts in Clinical Arts Therapy (First-Class Honours).
Registered Arts Therapist (ANZACATA).
My clients and I use a variety of active, creative arts processes to explore and process experiences, within an attentive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
I work in a client-centred way and aim to capitalise on your strengths. I also draw on skills in mindfulness, self-compassion-focussed psychotherapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy and positive psychology.
Website: www.activeartstherapy.com
Mobile: 022 1099763
Locations: 115 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin
Skills and Experience: Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Experience working with survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Cultural Experience: Experience living in India and Germany as well as NZ.
An understanding of Third Culture Kid/Global Nomad issues.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Gestalt psychotherapy and person centred counselling.
How Long Have You Been Practising: over 8 years
Locations: Wellington
Skills and Experience: men and women victims of sexual abuse, individually and in group settings both in prisons and in community settings. Problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, gender identity disorder.
Specialist Areas: men and women over 17 years. sensitive claims, working with victims of sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, gender identity disorder, personality disorder, depression, anxiety.
Qualifications/ Style of Therapy: MA in Clinical and Applied Psychology, Registered Clinical Psychologist.
How Long Have You Been Practising: over 30 years.
I use a CBT framework for my work and base my interventions around the needs of the person using a variety of models including DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness etc. I concentrate on assisting people to recognise what is causing their difficulties, their triggers and symptoms and assisting them to develop skills to help them to manage these difficulties and to live more fulfilling lives.
Mobile: 021 047 5127
Locations: locations in Dunedin City, North Dunedin and Mosgiel
Skills and Experience: Gill has worked across the age range including with children, young people, adults and families. Counselling experience including trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss.
Cultural Experience: Cultural competency training. Multicultural and LGBT friendly
Specialist Areas: Trauma in adults and young people.
Qualifications/ Style of Therapy: Master of Professional Practice (Counselling); Diploma in Social and Community Work; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Registered Social Worker and Occupational Therapist. MANZASW. Preferred styles of counselling are client centred, strengths focussed, and incorporate mindfulness practices.
How Long Have You Been Practising: Over 20 years working in the mental health/ well being area. Eleven years working as a counsellor.
Mobile: 020-41661470
Locations of work: Silja works from locations in Paraparaumu, Otaki and Levin
Skills and Experience: Adults; Children and Adolescents; Older Adults; Relationships, including couples and families; Parenting; Separation; Anxiety; Depression; Domestic Violence; Anger Management; Physical Ill-health and disability; Vision Impairment; Grief & Loss; Gambling and other addictions; Abuse incl. sexual abuse
Cultural Experience: I am German and grew up in a multi-cultural environment. Prior to coming to New Zealand, I visited many countries and lived for some years in The Netherlands.
In my work I consider myself as being a guest in another person’s life and culture. I therefore always try to learn more about customs and values of the people I meet.
I use cultural supervision to further my cultural knowledge.
Specialist Area: Sexual abuse; Domestic Violence; Anger management; childhood abuse; Parenting/Family work; Disability; work with offenders.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: MCouns (Hons); Dipl. Paed; MNZAC. I trained in Narrative Therapy and further attended training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Systemic Family Therapy; Transactional Analysis; Appreciative Inquiry; strengths-based and client centred practice
How long have you been practising: I have been practicing as a counsellor/ social worker since 1999
Mobile: 027 440 4024
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment
Locations work: Wellington City (61 Hopper St, Mt Cook). Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am till 5pm with evenings by negotiation
Skills and Experience: Counsellor with experience in childhood trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, attachment, relationship issues and recent trauma
Specialist Area: Trauma related to childbirth. Support for parents of special needs children.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Person centred, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness
How long have you been practising: 7 years as a counsellor, 32 years as a Registered nurse and midwife
Mobile: 027 527 8482
Location of work: Kapiti Coast. My main base is in Paraparaumu but would consider
travelling between Paekakariki and Otaki
Provider Type: ACC ACC pre-cover and treatment
Skills and Experience: Playroom work with children (Child Psychotherapy using play and creative arts). Support with childhood anxiety (CBT approach). Emotion regulation strategies. EMDR level 2 trained. Parent/caregiver support. Parent/caregiver-child relational therapy. Incredible Years trained – ages 2-8 (Behavioural strategies).
Cultural Experience: I have had cultural supervision and draw on this when required. I work with children and families from Maori, NZ, European, Pacific Island and other cultural backgrounds.
I trained in London where I worked with many children from a range of cultural and racial backgrounds.
Specialist Area: Therapy with children aged 1 – 13. Working with parents and caregivers. Parent-child relationships. Children in foster care, whanau and home for life care.
Qualifications / Style of Therapy: Masters Degree in Child Psychotherapy. Certificate in Counselling. I draw on a range of theoretical perspectives including: attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, person centred therapy. I have an interest in the neuroscience of behaviour.
How long have you been practicing: 12 years – 5 years in training and 7 years post-
qualifying practice.
Registered with the Psychotherapist Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ).
Full member of NZ Association of Psychotherapists.
Mobile: 0274 792 022
Location of work: Monday to Thursday - First Floor, 83 Moray Place, Dunedin up from The Rialto
Provider Type: ACC ACC pre-cover and treatment
Skills and Experience: ACC, Family Court Counselling. Individuals, couples and families. Family Therapy.
Specialist Area: ACC. Family Court
Qualifications / Style of Therapy: Teacher and Trainer in Narrative Therapy. MA (Applied) in Social Work, Licentiate in Theology, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Service Supervision, CQSW. MANZASW.
How long have you been practicing: Since 1979
Graeme also provides external clinical supervision.
Mobile: 021 262 4645
Locations of work: Kapiti Coast and occasionally Wellington
Skills and Experience: Social Work, Counselling, Management, Teaching
Cultural Experience: Kiwi and Austrian
Qualification / Style of Therapy: BSW, MSW, Strength based, Environmental Model, Task Model
How long have you been practising: 30 years
Mobile: 021 535 430
Locations of work: Main office in Hamilton
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment & Assessment
Skills and Experience: Psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people, adults and families; ACC sensitive claim assessment and treatment; ACC physical injury assessments; EAP support
Cultural Experience: New Zealand European, Maori
Specialist Area: ACC sensitive claim assessment and treatment, sexual abuse, anxiety and stress, depression, eating disorders, children and youth, adults, supervision, cognitive and personality assessments
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Clinical Psychology (Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness.
How long have you been practicing: 9 years. Worked in the Waikato area for a number of years before moving to Central Otago 2 years ago.
Land line: 07 8556445
Mobile: 021701692
Locations of work: Hamilton East
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment
Skills and Experience: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Males, Females, Older Adults, Children, Adolescents, Prisoners.
Specialist Area: Sexual Abuse survivors, Children and Adolescents and adults
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: CBT , Narrative therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy
How long have you been practicing: 25 years
Land line: 07 8864038
Mobile: 0274512500
Locations of work: Waikato region
Skills and Experience: Lynda has been a Social Worker in four schools in Tokoroa for 14 years, working alongside children and their whanau. Since August 2015 she has worked private practice “Insight Solutions” as a Social Worker providing social work for SCS clients.
Cultural Experience: Maori, PI, European
Specialist Area: Children, Child Protection
Qualifications: Approved ACC SCS SW, Registered Social Worker, ANZASW Member, Dip Child Protection, Dip Social Work
How long have you been practising: 15 years
Land line: 09-443-7114
Mobile: 021-422-711
Locations of work: 68b Pemberton Ave, Glenfield, Auckland Mon-Fri (9am till 6pm), Sat (9am-12noon); Paremoremo Prison; Mt Eden Prison
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment and ACC assessments
Skills and Experience: Males, Females, Older Adults, Adolescents, Prisoners, intellectual disability, mental health consumers, couples
Cultural Experience: Maori, Samoan, Cook Island Maori, Tongan, NZ European Pakeha
Specialist Area: Sexual Abuse, Male survivors, Adolescents, Mental health consumers, Prisoners, Intellectual disability
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Registered psychologist (MSc, PhD), Registered psychotherapist (MHealthPrac), Psychosynthesis (Dip Couns & Dip Psychotherapy), NZAP Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice; Relational psychotherapy; Humanistic psychotherapy, Transpersonal psychotherapy, John Briére approach.
How long have you been practicing: 25+ years
Mark also provides supervision- AUT PG Certificate in Clinical Supervision. Website is www.drmarkhaxell.co.nz
Mobile: 0210 2929 002
Locations of work: First Floor, Braemar House, 32 The Terrace, Wellington
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment
Skills and Experience: Matthew trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in England, working in public services and independent practice for several years before returning to New Zealand in 2008. Along the way Matthew has gained extensive experience of working with people of all ages from young children to older adults.
Cultural Experience: Matthew has experience of working with people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Maori and Pacifica people.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Matthew understands sexual abuse can impact people is a wide variety of ways, particularly if it took place over a period of time, and/or if occurring at a young age.
Matthew’s approach is valuable for those curious about the impact their experiences have had upon them, and are interested in exploring that with him. His approach is less about instructing people what to do.
How long have you been practicing: Matthew has been working with survivors of sexual abuse for more more than 20 years.
Mobile: 0220104034
Locations of work: The Practice, 85 The Terrace, Wellington.
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment and ACC assessments
Skills and Experience: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Males, Females, Older Adults.
Cultural Experience: NZ European/Pakeha, Maori, Chinese, Indian, Samoan, Cook Island Maori, Tongan
Specialist Area: Sexual Abuse, Female and Male survivors
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Level 1), Psychotherapy, Compassion based therapy.
How long have you been practicing: 22 years
My aim in therapy is to tailor my approach, from the styles I have training and experience in, to best suit my clients’ individual needs and preferences, and that achieves good outcomes.
Mobile: 021 178 3044
Locations of work: Kapiti Coast
Skills and Experience: Please see my website for a detailed description of my skills and experience http://www.emmastherapy.com/
Cultural Experience: My ‘cultural experience’ has been largely determined by the demographics of the area I work in. As such my work has been predominantly with NZ European/ Pākehā, Māori, women and young people. I also have limited experience of working with Pasifika and Asian clients and welcome referrals from other cultures. I aim to work in a culturally sensitive manner mindful of my own cultural lenses and am committed to understanding the cultural context in which you live in relation to the presenting issues.
Specialist Area: I provide counselling for adolescents and adults.
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: PGrad Dip HealSc (Mental Health), PGrad Cert HealSc (Family & Systems Therapies), Dip Arts Psychology, Dip Child & Ado Guidance Counselling, Certificate in Supervision, Certificate in Adult Teaching, PGCert Professional Supervision.
My approach is strength- based and I draw from a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches to fit the unique needs of each person. These include: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT), Brain- based Therapy, Attachment based Therapy, Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, EMDR and professional supervision.
How long have you been practicing: I have been practicing as a counsellor for over 19 yrs. I have worked with survivors of trauma and abuse for over 17 yrs.
Mobile: 09 948 5070 or 021 941 040
Locations of work: Pakuranga, Auckland
Skills and Experience: Caroline is a trained Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist and Counsellor with 6+ years’ experience working with women, men and young adults over 18 years on a one-to-one basis in her private practice situated in a peaceful garden setting in Auckland’s eastern suburbs.
Cultural Experience: NZ European, Maori, Asian
Specialist Area: Sexual abuse trauma, PTSD, attachment trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues and eating disorders
Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Diplomas in Psychosynthesis Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered PBANZ, Member NZAP and IARRP
How long have you been practicing: 6 years
I hold a strong respect for cultural, spiritual and systemic (family) factors that impact on a person’s lived experience. My aim is to work in an empathic and collaborative way, and to provide a safe, holding and supportive environment to work through difficulties and overcome what stands in the way of living life to its full potential
Land line: 03 4731157 / 0274331137
Mobile: 0274331137
Locations or work: Dunedin and Invercargill (alternate weeks)
Provider Type: ACC pre-cover and treatment and ACC assessments
Skills and Experience: ACC, Family Court counselling, Individuals, couples, families - family therapy
Specialist Area: ACC, Family Court
Qualifications/ Style of Therapy: BA, MEd(Couns), PGDip(Couns). Feminist therapy, CBT, Family Therapy
How long have you been practicing: 20 years
Mobile: 020 4107 1741
Locations or work: Level 2, 15 Daly Street, Lower Hutt.
Provider Type: ACC assessments
Skills and Experience: Psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescents and adults across a full range of mental health, behavioural, and personality difficulties. Evidence-based group therapies.
I have worked for the Southern District Health Board and the Hutt Valley District Health Board as a Clinical Psychologist, with moderate-severe mental health disorders.
Cultural Experience: New Zealand European, New Zealand Maori.
Specialist Area: Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Sexuality and Gender issues.
Qualifications/ Style of Therapy: Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Otago.
I provide Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills).
I am able to use these evidence-based interventions flexibly and tailored for individual needs.
How long have you been practicing: 6 years
