Self Esteem Therapists in Auckland

Carmia Isaachsen
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
Auckland 0610 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have always had a passion and desire to help people become the best versions of themselves. I enjoy being the listening ear and the calm place people can come to and just be and share their struggles, but not only that, also celebrate their victories and I count this as a privilege. I have a passion for identity work, as well as a wide range of other areas including but not limited to working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress and time management, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues.
I have always had a passion and desire to help people become the best versions of themselves. I enjoy being the listening ear and the calm place people can come to and just be and share their struggles, but not only that, also celebrate their victories and I count this as a privilege. I have a passion for identity work, as well as a wide range of other areas including but not limited to working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress and time management, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues.

Claire Lefevre
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Auckland 1050
I offer both short-term, solution-focused counselling, and long-term psychotherapeutic support using a client-centered and strength-based approach that draws on mindfulness, the body-feelings-mind connection and neuroscience. I help clients develop self-understanding, a calm and trusting relationship with themselves, and feel empowered to take positive action in their life. We will work together to identify your existing resources, and I can supplement them with professional insights, reframes and a wide range of tools, accumulated over my years in practice, to provide tailored additional strategies as required.
I offer both short-term, solution-focused counselling, and long-term psychotherapeutic support using a client-centered and strength-based approach that draws on mindfulness, the body-feelings-mind connection and neuroscience. I help clients develop self-understanding, a calm and trusting relationship with themselves, and feel empowered to take positive action in their life. We will work together to identify your existing resources, and I can supplement them with professional insights, reframes and a wide range of tools, accumulated over my years in practice, to provide tailored additional strategies as required.

Joanne Hickman
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
Auckland 1024 (Online Only)
Relational therapy is a place to talk about anything that you want. To bring fears, worries, daily struggles, wonderings. I offer a unique relationship, centered around empathic curiosity that focuses solely on your well-being and growth. Through your stories and experiences, we look at your relationships with others in your life and how they have helped form you. We’ll work to understand the patterns of thoughts and feelings that make you so unique.
Relational therapy is a place to talk about anything that you want. To bring fears, worries, daily struggles, wonderings. I offer a unique relationship, centered around empathic curiosity that focuses solely on your well-being and growth. Through your stories and experiences, we look at your relationships with others in your life and how they have helped form you. We’ll work to understand the patterns of thoughts and feelings that make you so unique.

Guy Cousins
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 0624
If modern life seems overwhelming, if you’re anxious or depressed, or struggling with relationship issues, I offer a calm and supportive space to allow you to make meaningful changes in your life.
If modern life seems overwhelming, if you’re anxious or depressed, or struggling with relationship issues, I offer a calm and supportive space to allow you to make meaningful changes in your life.

Becky Bradley
Counsellor, MCouns
Auckland 0620 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to eating disorders and trauma. Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.
I am an experienced Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to eating disorders and trauma. Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.

Marianne Harlaar
Verified
Auckland 1071
Welcome, Kia Ora, warm Greetings, my name is Marianne, lovely to meet you. I'm an experienced Counselling Professional, Supervisor, Therapist, Life and Wellness Coach. I love working in partnership with people, supporting them through challenging times. I love seeing people leave a session with an increased sense of peace, of wellbeing, of feeling valued after feeling stressed, anxious, adrift or unable to cope with life. Are you longing to find clarity, meaning in life or want to feel more stable and empowered? Do you have a goal and need support to achieve it? Sometimes we want to change an old pattern or belief but feel stuck...
Welcome, Kia Ora, warm Greetings, my name is Marianne, lovely to meet you. I'm an experienced Counselling Professional, Supervisor, Therapist, Life and Wellness Coach. I love working in partnership with people, supporting them through challenging times. I love seeing people leave a session with an increased sense of peace, of wellbeing, of feeling valued after feeling stressed, anxious, adrift or unable to cope with life. Are you longing to find clarity, meaning in life or want to feel more stable and empowered? Do you have a goal and need support to achieve it? Sometimes we want to change an old pattern or belief but feel stuck...

Safe Space with Shagoon
MA
Auckland 1010
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.

Teressa Hoon
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 1050
I provide short to long-term psychotherapy treatment to adults (18 years/older). I have special interest in depression, anxiety, high sensitivity trait, life transition, grief/loss, trauma, self-esteem issues and migration. I work collaboratively with my clients to find more clarity and confidence in navigating their challenges. I offer them a safe space to work things through with the primary aim of empowering them to discover their inner roadmap to healing. In my practice, I strive to help my clients to foster a positive connection with themselves, and to tap into their unique strengths to overcome their difficulties.
I provide short to long-term psychotherapy treatment to adults (18 years/older). I have special interest in depression, anxiety, high sensitivity trait, life transition, grief/loss, trauma, self-esteem issues and migration. I work collaboratively with my clients to find more clarity and confidence in navigating their challenges. I offer them a safe space to work things through with the primary aim of empowering them to discover their inner roadmap to healing. In my practice, I strive to help my clients to foster a positive connection with themselves, and to tap into their unique strengths to overcome their difficulties.

Emily McRae
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 0622
To help people ‘thrive’ is at the core of my psychological approach. My aim is to work with people to help them to get the most out of life, build compassion, enhance wellbeing (both physical and mental) and help people live well. I see people for a range of reasons such as anxiety management, low mood, low self-esteem, health issues/rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, stress, sleep issues, motivation, and parental wellbeing. I am also available for general health coaching.
To help people ‘thrive’ is at the core of my psychological approach. My aim is to work with people to help them to get the most out of life, build compassion, enhance wellbeing (both physical and mental) and help people live well. I see people for a range of reasons such as anxiety management, low mood, low self-esteem, health issues/rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, stress, sleep issues, motivation, and parental wellbeing. I am also available for general health coaching.

Sarah Peck
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 0814
Not accepting new clients
I aim to offer a supportive and confidential space to explore and gain insight into the relationships with ourselves and others. I can help to identify unhelpful patterns that can sometimes leave us feeling stuck and unable to move forward. I work with clients who are experiencing grief, anxiety, low mood, issues with self-esteem, relationships, body image, binge eating behaviours and chronic dieting. I can also support those who are experiencing big changes in their life including adjustments to parenthood or chronic illness.
I aim to offer a supportive and confidential space to explore and gain insight into the relationships with ourselves and others. I can help to identify unhelpful patterns that can sometimes leave us feeling stuck and unable to move forward. I work with clients who are experiencing grief, anxiety, low mood, issues with self-esteem, relationships, body image, binge eating behaviours and chronic dieting. I can also support those who are experiencing big changes in their life including adjustments to parenthood or chronic illness.

D4 Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified
Auckland 1052
My name is Gorgan Ng and I've been working with teenagers or young adults who identify as part of the geek culture or have an interest in gaming, anime, or superheroes. They may be struggling with issues such as wanting change in life, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty fitting in, or a sense of isolation. They need a safe and understanding space where they can freely express their interests and experiences without judgment. Their goal is to integrate the skills and insights they have gained from their geeky hobbies into their daily lives, improving their self-confidence, social connections, and overall well-being.
My name is Gorgan Ng and I've been working with teenagers or young adults who identify as part of the geek culture or have an interest in gaming, anime, or superheroes. They may be struggling with issues such as wanting change in life, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty fitting in, or a sense of isolation. They need a safe and understanding space where they can freely express their interests and experiences without judgment. Their goal is to integrate the skills and insights they have gained from their geeky hobbies into their daily lives, improving their self-confidence, social connections, and overall well-being.
15 Second Videos
Safe Space with Shagoon
Sharon Logan Cbt Therapist
Trish Mancer
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre
Sunny Lin- Your Safe Anchor
Glenda Irwin Grad Dip Hsc. (Psych)
Julia Prouse
Dan Jackson
Clatyr Create life according to your rules
Wendy Wang
Suzette Jackson
J. C. Coetzee
Melisa Belen Belver
Andrew Greaves
Emma Qi
Aiyanna Sophie Coaching
Aakriti Malik
Hannah Orpin
Johan Erasmus
Margo Regan
Ataya Kanji
Christina Baird
Robert Shaw
Willow Therapy Farm
Angela Carter
Relationship Mentor and Coach
After the Rain - Arts Therapy online
Julie Routier
Trish Beauchamp; Life Coach & Counsellor
Zoe Deverick
Nicole Wijngaarden Coaching
Karearea Counselling
Michael Burrows | Anxiety Specialists
Talia Norriss

Elie Yoo
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 1021
I am curious to hear about what has brought you to this search for a therapist. Whether it be depression, anxiety, self-identity, self-esteem, or relationship issues – I believe that what can be found in our innermost being is worth all our courageous attention and love. Even the darkest emotions related to sorrow, pain, and suffering – can offer a gift of growth – once felt, explored, grieved, and understood better. I have worked with persons from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, supporting people with allergies, chronic illness/pain, disability, depression, anxiety, relational/childhood trauma in hospital/clinic settings.
I am curious to hear about what has brought you to this search for a therapist. Whether it be depression, anxiety, self-identity, self-esteem, or relationship issues – I believe that what can be found in our innermost being is worth all our courageous attention and love. Even the darkest emotions related to sorrow, pain, and suffering – can offer a gift of growth – once felt, explored, grieved, and understood better. I have worked with persons from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, supporting people with allergies, chronic illness/pain, disability, depression, anxiety, relational/childhood trauma in hospital/clinic settings.

Sharon Logan Cbt Therapist
1 Endorsed
Auckland 0622
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT makes sense to me, and I really enjoy using this evidenced based therapy to help people address areas in their life which are not working for them. If you are looking for help with low mood, anxiety, panic, anger, relationship problems, goal setting, problem solving, bulimia, low self-esteem, then CBT is a good option.
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT makes sense to me, and I really enjoy using this evidenced based therapy to help people address areas in their life which are not working for them. If you are looking for help with low mood, anxiety, panic, anger, relationship problems, goal setting, problem solving, bulimia, low self-esteem, then CBT is a good option.

Fune Hui
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 1024
I am a registered psychotherapist who works with adults and adolescents in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, self-esteem and belonging, spirituality, difficulties caused by cultural differences, personal growth, and the realisation of dreams. I aim to help you understand various ways that may influence your relationship with yourself and others. Over time, by exploring the past with an attitude of kind curiosity and raising your awareness and understanding of yourself, the aim is to free you to be more yourself.
I am a registered psychotherapist who works with adults and adolescents in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, self-esteem and belonging, spirituality, difficulties caused by cultural differences, personal growth, and the realisation of dreams. I aim to help you understand various ways that may influence your relationship with yourself and others. Over time, by exploring the past with an attitude of kind curiosity and raising your awareness and understanding of yourself, the aim is to free you to be more yourself.

Val Hayes
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Auckland 1011
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression,
self esteem
, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression,
self esteem
, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.

Jaimi Flood
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified
Auckland 1024
Not accepting new clients
I am a trained psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential setting to discuss your concerns. I have experience working with children (ages 6+), adolescents, young adults, and parents with presentations of anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem concerns, motivation challenges, problematic behaviour, and difficulty getting on with others.
I am a trained psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential setting to discuss your concerns. I have experience working with children (ages 6+), adolescents, young adults, and parents with presentations of anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem concerns, motivation challenges, problematic behaviour, and difficulty getting on with others.

Paul Wilson
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 1021
Not accepting new clients
I offer both short-term counselling focusing on specific issues as well as longer-term psychotherapy. If you are frustrated with repeating old patterns of behaving and feeling and are searching for increased wellbeing, self-acceptance and resilience, psychotherapy can make a big difference to your life. Sharing your difficulties with a caring and effective listener can help you live more adventurously and feel more at ease in your own skin. I prefer to work collaboratively towards useful and achievable goals that you choose.
I offer both short-term counselling focusing on specific issues as well as longer-term psychotherapy. If you are frustrated with repeating old patterns of behaving and feeling and are searching for increased wellbeing, self-acceptance and resilience, psychotherapy can make a big difference to your life. Sharing your difficulties with a caring and effective listener can help you live more adventurously and feel more at ease in your own skin. I prefer to work collaboratively towards useful and achievable goals that you choose.

Charri Russell
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 0612
Working at your pace I provide a safe, confidential, and open-hearted place to speak freely and be heard. I welcome working with adults from all cultures, sexuality, gender orientation, and religious beliefs. I see my role as someone who works alongside you to help you address troubling or puzzling issues that affect your day-to-day life and the way you cope. This includes working together on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, loss, identity, and life transitions.
Working at your pace I provide a safe, confidential, and open-hearted place to speak freely and be heard. I welcome working with adults from all cultures, sexuality, gender orientation, and religious beliefs. I see my role as someone who works alongside you to help you address troubling or puzzling issues that affect your day-to-day life and the way you cope. This includes working together on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, loss, identity, and life transitions.

Oliver Green
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Auckland 0627
Not accepting new clients
Each person has their own unique reasons for seeking therapy. You might be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, heartache, or questions about who you really are. Having the opportunity to explore what is troubling you with an open and thoughtful therapist can be the beginning of making sense of things.
Each person has their own unique reasons for seeking therapy. You might be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, heartache, or questions about who you really are. Having the opportunity to explore what is troubling you with an open and thoughtful therapist can be the beginning of making sense of things.

Stephen Schaapveld
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1021
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
See more therapy options for Auckland
Self Esteem Counsellors
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.