Anger Management Therapists in Auckland

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Shannon Tilston
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Auckland 0622
It is my goal that individuals leave the counselling experience feeling more empowered and hopeful in facing a personal or relationship issue that once felt insurmountable. I am passionate about offering you techniques for overcoming hardship and uncertainty. With the right strategies and insights, you can learn to master your internal experience, enhance overall pleasure, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
It is my goal that individuals leave the counselling experience feeling more empowered and hopeful in facing a personal or relationship issue that once felt insurmountable. I am passionate about offering you techniques for overcoming hardship and uncertainty. With the right strategies and insights, you can learn to master your internal experience, enhance overall pleasure, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
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Matthew Smit
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
Auckland 1041
I have specialised in anger management, depression, suicidal ideation and addiction in the past.
I have worked with a wide range of clients over the 8 years I have been in the mental health field. I acknowledge that we are all individuals who require a unique approach to therapy. We will work collaboratively to develop the goals you want to achieve in therapy whether that be developing concrete skills to use in your everyday life or delving deeper into the root causes of your mental health issues. I will be there to guide you and support you in the ways you need. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy if that's improving an already positive life or uncovering the reasons why life feels more difficult than it should be.
I have specialised in anger management, depression, suicidal ideation and addiction in the past.
I have worked with a wide range of clients over the 8 years I have been in the mental health field. I acknowledge that we are all individuals who require a unique approach to therapy. We will work collaboratively to develop the goals you want to achieve in therapy whether that be developing concrete skills to use in your everyday life or delving deeper into the root causes of your mental health issues. I will be there to guide you and support you in the ways you need. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy if that's improving an already positive life or uncovering the reasons why life feels more difficult than it should be.
0800 451 520 x39 View 0800 451 520 x39
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Anihera Tahu-Hepworth
Counsellor, MNZAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
ACC Registered. Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
ACC Registered. Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
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North Shore Psychology
Psychologist
Auckland 0626
Hi, my name is Mette Hansen-Reid. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 18 years local and international experience working in adult mental health in the community, inpatient, and forensic settings. I am passionate about helping others and provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to share their stories and experiences. Born in Wanganui, and raised in rural Taranaki, I value time spent with family, exploring the outdoors, and travelling internationally.
Hi, my name is Mette Hansen-Reid. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 18 years local and international experience working in adult mental health in the community, inpatient, and forensic settings. I am passionate about helping others and provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to share their stories and experiences. Born in Wanganui, and raised in rural Taranaki, I value time spent with family, exploring the outdoors, and travelling internationally.
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Alastair Duhs
Counsellor, MSc, MNZAC
Auckland 0630
In our sessions, I'll guide you to identify unhelpful patterns, learn practical tools to manage anger and foster healthy communication.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in a pattern of conflict, poor communication or disconnection? Perhaps you struggle with frequent arguments, lack of intimacy or rebuilding trust after a betrayal? Do you need practical, effective tools to resolve conflicts, improve communication and deepen your connection? If so, I can help. Together, we can work to create a calmer, happier, and more loving relationship where both of you feel understood, valued, and supported. Your relationship is worth the effort, and change is possible. Let’s take the first step together.
In our sessions, I'll guide you to identify unhelpful patterns, learn practical tools to manage anger and foster healthy communication.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in a pattern of conflict, poor communication or disconnection? Perhaps you struggle with frequent arguments, lack of intimacy or rebuilding trust after a betrayal? Do you need practical, effective tools to resolve conflicts, improve communication and deepen your connection? If so, I can help. Together, we can work to create a calmer, happier, and more loving relationship where both of you feel understood, valued, and supported. Your relationship is worth the effort, and change is possible. Let’s take the first step together.
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Celeste Wolfensberger
Psychologist
1 Endorsed
Auckland 2010
I work with people from all walks of life that are experiencing emotional difficulties (e.g., depression / anxiety/ anger management issues), or difficult life circumstances (e.g., divorce/ immigration / grief).
Life can sometimes be challenging. In our work together, we will focus on how to navigate these challenging moments by first highlighting, exploring and then employing, your internal resources and strengths.
I work with people from all walks of life that are experiencing emotional difficulties (e.g., depression / anxiety/ anger management issues), or difficult life circumstances (e.g., divorce/ immigration / grief).
Life can sometimes be challenging. In our work together, we will focus on how to navigate these challenging moments by first highlighting, exploring and then employing, your internal resources and strengths.
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Laura Almenar
Counsellor, PsychD, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1025
I am originally from Argentina, where I earned my degree in Psychology. I moved to New Zealand in 2013, and it has since become my home. After relocating, I spent three years volunteering with Youthline, a role I found deeply rewarding. Over the years, I’ve continued my education while immersing myself in the culture of Aotearoa, learning about tāngata whenua and New Zealand's unique communities. Through my work, I’ve had the privilege of supporting diverse populations and contributing to their wellbeing.
I am originally from Argentina, where I earned my degree in Psychology. I moved to New Zealand in 2013, and it has since become my home. After relocating, I spent three years volunteering with Youthline, a role I found deeply rewarding. Over the years, I’ve continued my education while immersing myself in the culture of Aotearoa, learning about tāngata whenua and New Zealand's unique communities. Through my work, I’ve had the privilege of supporting diverse populations and contributing to their wellbeing.
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Kiera Elizabeth Allan
Counsellor, MNZAC
Auckland 0632
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
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Sakshi Gupta
Psychologist
Online Only
Life can be overwhelming at times, and often we don’t realise just how much we’ve been carrying until our mind or body starts to feel the weight of it. Therapy can provide a safe space to make sense of these challenges and help you move towards a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. My approach is flexible, supportive, and grounded in unconditional positiveregard.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and often we don’t realise just how much we’ve been carrying until our mind or body starts to feel the weight of it. Therapy can provide a safe space to make sense of these challenges and help you move towards a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. My approach is flexible, supportive, and grounded in unconditional positiveregard.
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Mohan Herath
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Auckland 1052
My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.
My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.
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Alison Redwood
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Auckland 0630
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Maybe you're struggling with the weight of loss, sleepless nights filled with worry, or the stress of a difficult workplace. Life can feel heavy sometimes. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Alison Redwood, here to help you find clarity, peace, and emotional well-being I offer a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly and be heard without judgment. As a Christian, I also offer faith-integrated counselling for those who wish to explore their healing journey through a spiritual lens. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone—I’m here to help
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Maybe you're struggling with the weight of loss, sleepless nights filled with worry, or the stress of a difficult workplace. Life can feel heavy sometimes. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Alison Redwood, here to help you find clarity, peace, and emotional well-being I offer a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly and be heard without judgment. As a Christian, I also offer faith-integrated counselling for those who wish to explore their healing journey through a spiritual lens. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone—I’m here to help
0800 627 004 x35 View 0800 627 004 x35
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Ivor Tomasevich
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Auckland 0614
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
0800 627 004 x99 View 0800 627 004 x99
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Bhavya Barot
Psychologist
Auckland 1042
Therapy is a collaborative process between two people to identify and cope with the challenges life presents. I work with my clients with a compassionate and strength-based approach utilising evidence-based tools. Our end goal is to assist my clients in being their own therapists.
Therapy is a collaborative process between two people to identify and cope with the challenges life presents. I work with my clients with a compassionate and strength-based approach utilising evidence-based tools. Our end goal is to assist my clients in being their own therapists.
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Soulcheck Holistic Therapy
Verified Verified
Auckland 0622
Whether you need support in individual counselling, couples therapy, men's health, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, grief and loss, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment for you.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
Whether you need support in individual counselling, couples therapy, men's health, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, grief and loss, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment for you.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
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Candace Jena Enright
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working across a range community adult, child, and adolescent mental health services in New Zealand. I am dedicated to delivering evidence-based interventions with a warm, collaborative, flexible, and compassionate approach.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working across a range community adult, child, and adolescent mental health services in New Zealand. I am dedicated to delivering evidence-based interventions with a warm, collaborative, flexible, and compassionate approach.
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Julia West
Counsellor
Auckland 0622
If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I offer arts therapy and talk therapy.
If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I offer arts therapy and talk therapy.
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Bridget Fleming
Psychologist, MSc
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1011
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of working with people with emotional health concerns. My approach is warm, compassionate, goal based and practical, with a grounding in evidence-based therapies. Together, we will work on you goals, starting with awareness and understanding and then moving towards making change to enable you to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of working with people with emotional health concerns. My approach is warm, compassionate, goal based and practical, with a grounding in evidence-based therapies. Together, we will work on you goals, starting with awareness and understanding and then moving towards making change to enable you to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.
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Lynette Adams
Counsellor, MNZAC
Auckland 0632
I specialise in relationship issues (includes separation), family challenges and individual struggles. My approach is warm and caring, and I provide a safe space for you to tell your story and to be vulnerable. Your thoughts, feelings and hopes would be heard, respected, and valued. My work with couples, not only addresses the issues but includes reconnecting partners and to create your preferred relationship. Regardless of what you wish to achieve, we would focus on making meaningful changes and achieving your goals.
I specialise in relationship issues (includes separation), family challenges and individual struggles. My approach is warm and caring, and I provide a safe space for you to tell your story and to be vulnerable. Your thoughts, feelings and hopes would be heard, respected, and valued. My work with couples, not only addresses the issues but includes reconnecting partners and to create your preferred relationship. Regardless of what you wish to achieve, we would focus on making meaningful changes and achieving your goals.
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Sam Payne
Psychologist, MA
Auckland 0632
Kia ora, I am a registered psychologist providing therapy for adults in Albany, on the North Shore of Auckland, and in Parnell, near the city centre. I am also available for sessions online. At times, all of us feel overwhelmed, a lack of direction, or question where our lives are heading. Often it’s helpful to talk to someone outside our circle. Therapy is a space to reflect on our journey so far, build insight into how we got here, develop skills and approaches to cope with life’s challenges, and plan our next steps to move positively into the future and grow.
Kia ora, I am a registered psychologist providing therapy for adults in Albany, on the North Shore of Auckland, and in Parnell, near the city centre. I am also available for sessions online. At times, all of us feel overwhelmed, a lack of direction, or question where our lives are heading. Often it’s helpful to talk to someone outside our circle. Therapy is a space to reflect on our journey so far, build insight into how we got here, develop skills and approaches to cope with life’s challenges, and plan our next steps to move positively into the future and grow.
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Eileen Haung
Counsellor, MNZAC
Auckland 1072
Kia ora, I’m a counsellor (MNZAC) based in Tāmaki Makaurau, which has been my home since I immigrated to Aotearoa with my whanau in 1995. I'm fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese. I value cultural understanding and the uniqueness of self. I worked in LabPlus for 6 years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist before I transitioned to counselling 15 years ago. Becoming a counsellor is my response to a strong calling to help people more directly.
Kia ora, I’m a counsellor (MNZAC) based in Tāmaki Makaurau, which has been my home since I immigrated to Aotearoa with my whanau in 1995. I'm fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese. I value cultural understanding and the uniqueness of self. I worked in LabPlus for 6 years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist before I transitioned to counselling 15 years ago. Becoming a counsellor is my response to a strong calling to help people more directly.
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Anger Management Counsellors

How long does therapy take for anger management?

Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.

How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?

Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.

Is there medication for anger management?

Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.