Therapists in Auckland

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Amelia Yiakmis
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Auckland 1024
As a registered Creative Arts Therapist (CAT), I offer relational, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming creative arts therapy to young people, and adults. My practice centres emotional and physical safety, choice, and collaboration, supporting people who may be navigating trauma, displacement, loss, or significant life transitions through the arts. I believe in the gentle and innate powers of the creative arts to support the therapeutic journey, and I am also really happy to work with the well known tools of talk therapy. You lead the way, and I will journey alongside, offering support, listening, creativity and space to be.
As a registered Creative Arts Therapist (CAT), I offer relational, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming creative arts therapy to young people, and adults. My practice centres emotional and physical safety, choice, and collaboration, supporting people who may be navigating trauma, displacement, loss, or significant life transitions through the arts. I believe in the gentle and innate powers of the creative arts to support the therapeutic journey, and I am also really happy to work with the well known tools of talk therapy. You lead the way, and I will journey alongside, offering support, listening, creativity and space to be.
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Lorena Guller Frers
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Auckland 0604
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to see if I am the right fit for you. I offer you a sacred space to look at your interpersonal, emotional or behavioural concerns, relationship issues, feelings of general dissatisfaction, mental health concerns or other important matters in your life and embark on a journey of personal growth, self- awareness and healing. I know for myself that healing truly begins to take place as we move through our stories and explore that which is preventing us from living life to the fullest.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to see if I am the right fit for you. I offer you a sacred space to look at your interpersonal, emotional or behavioural concerns, relationship issues, feelings of general dissatisfaction, mental health concerns or other important matters in your life and embark on a journey of personal growth, self- awareness and healing. I know for myself that healing truly begins to take place as we move through our stories and explore that which is preventing us from living life to the fullest.
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Jenny Smith
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Auckland 1050
Welcome! My name is Jen and I am a registered counsellor specialising in relationship work, sexual issues, addiction and trauma. I primarily work with adults and couples with a range of complex issues. I offer a non-judgmental environment and a relational approach with the hope that you and I can work together in order to find answers or solutions that you may be seeking. I am psychodynamically trained and enjoy the explorative process of therapy. I have been a therapist for several years and enjoy my work immensely. I approach each new client with curiosity, compassion and a hope for resolution. I look forward to hearing from you!
Welcome! My name is Jen and I am a registered counsellor specialising in relationship work, sexual issues, addiction and trauma. I primarily work with adults and couples with a range of complex issues. I offer a non-judgmental environment and a relational approach with the hope that you and I can work together in order to find answers or solutions that you may be seeking. I am psychodynamically trained and enjoy the explorative process of therapy. I have been a therapist for several years and enjoy my work immensely. I approach each new client with curiosity, compassion and a hope for resolution. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Elie Yoo
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
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.
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Frances Lea O’shea
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Auckland 0632
Frances offers a safe and confidential therapeutic space, with over 23 years of experience. Through collaboration and a trusting relationship we can explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, and relationships you are struggling with. Clear therapeutic objectives and coping strategies will be tailoured to your situation enabling self expression, self understanding and the potential for increased connection to self and others. Experience with a wide range of people , and experiences, including my own, highlights to me that most of us need to work through something at some stage in our lifetime.
Frances offers a safe and confidential therapeutic space, with over 23 years of experience. Through collaboration and a trusting relationship we can explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, and relationships you are struggling with. Clear therapeutic objectives and coping strategies will be tailoured to your situation enabling self expression, self understanding and the potential for increased connection to self and others. Experience with a wide range of people , and experiences, including my own, highlights to me that most of us need to work through something at some stage in our lifetime.
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Ivor Tomasevich
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Auckland 0614
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 30 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 30 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.
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Photo of Chris Murray, Psychologist, PsychD
Chris Murray
Psychologist, PsychD
Auckland 1011
My focus is on helping people make sense of challenges they are currently experiencing, clarify what is important to them, and take steps to make desired change. My approach to therapy is person-centred, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each person.
My focus is on helping people make sense of challenges they are currently experiencing, clarify what is important to them, and take steps to make desired change. My approach to therapy is person-centred, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each person.
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Counselling with Flow
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Auckland 0604
Kia ora, I'm Fabian. Whatever your goals, you are welcome to a therapeutic conversation with me to overcome big or small problems and improve the quality of your life. We often discuss the root of issues rather than the symptoms. Due to my background, males of all ages, people from minority cultures, and those who defy 'normal' tend to be comfortable relating with me.
Kia ora, I'm Fabian. Whatever your goals, you are welcome to a therapeutic conversation with me to overcome big or small problems and improve the quality of your life. We often discuss the root of issues rather than the symptoms. Due to my background, males of all ages, people from minority cultures, and those who defy 'normal' tend to be comfortable relating with me.
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Luba Kabanov
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Online Only
In our work together, we will concentrate on helping you create the most authentic, fulfilling, and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life. I believe that our past shapes our present, and since we develop and may be hurt in relationships, healing and change also happen through relationships.
In our work together, we will concentrate on helping you create the most authentic, fulfilling, and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life. I believe that our past shapes our present, and since we develop and may be hurt in relationships, healing and change also happen through relationships.
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Yvette Summers-Gervai
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Auckland 1072
I'm a registered counsellor based in Central East Auckland. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together, we make sense of what matters to you, notice what’s already helping, and explore what you may want to change, at a pace that feels right. Alongside warmth, care, and confidentiality, I bring humour and curiosity into the room. I am passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals. I’m an artist, a lover of nature and music, and a mum to three teenage boys, all parts that shape how I show up with compassion, creativity, and realism of life.
I'm a registered counsellor based in Central East Auckland. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together, we make sense of what matters to you, notice what’s already helping, and explore what you may want to change, at a pace that feels right. Alongside warmth, care, and confidentiality, I bring humour and curiosity into the room. I am passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals. I’m an artist, a lover of nature and music, and a mum to three teenage boys, all parts that shape how I show up with compassion, creativity, and realism of life.
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Anna Riley
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1011
I help people reduce immediate distress, reflect on and process painful experiences, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships and discover new and more fulfilling ways of being themselves in the world. I provide a meaningful and authentic human connection, based in empathy, curiosity and honesty. ​
I help people reduce immediate distress, reflect on and process painful experiences, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships and discover new and more fulfilling ways of being themselves in the world. I provide a meaningful and authentic human connection, based in empathy, curiosity and honesty. ​
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Maarten Nico Mulholland
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
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Photo of Victor Ko, Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Victor Ko
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Auckland 1052
As a counsellor, I deeply value and respect each person's unique experiences and perspectives. Understanding the specific challenges my clients face—whether they arise from anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, or other personal struggles—is essential. Their needs, such as emotional support, self-understanding, and coping strategies, are just as diverse and shaped by individual life journeys. Providing a safe and empathetic space allows clients to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. This supportive environment fosters growth, resilience, and meaningful transformation, empowering them to navigate their challenges and move
As a counsellor, I deeply value and respect each person's unique experiences and perspectives. Understanding the specific challenges my clients face—whether they arise from anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, or other personal struggles—is essential. Their needs, such as emotional support, self-understanding, and coping strategies, are just as diverse and shaped by individual life journeys. Providing a safe and empathetic space allows clients to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. This supportive environment fosters growth, resilience, and meaningful transformation, empowering them to navigate their challenges and move
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Zasha Mahini
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
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Photo of Bede Maclaurin, Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Bede Maclaurin
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1010
Tēnā tātou katoa. Welcome. Change can be very difficult, whether we’re trying to make change in our lives, or whether our lives are changing within and around us. It’s even more difficult if we or those we care for are struggling or suffering. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can provide time, space, and safety to understand what we need to heal and flourish. Understanding offers a place to rest and recover, to see where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Understanding shared with another person can be a powerful and effective step towards wellbeing.
Tēnā tātou katoa. Welcome. Change can be very difficult, whether we’re trying to make change in our lives, or whether our lives are changing within and around us. It’s even more difficult if we or those we care for are struggling or suffering. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can provide time, space, and safety to understand what we need to heal and flourish. Understanding offers a place to rest and recover, to see where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Understanding shared with another person can be a powerful and effective step towards wellbeing.
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Chris Irwin
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Auckland 2014
For my clients, it means I have an in-depth understanding in how to support people to make internal changes, and also how to support them to ensure they live these changes in their everyday lives. For example, in relationship counselling understandings from the therapy room need to be experienced as changes in their everyday relationships. Or if you are anxious and tend to avoid certain aspects of life, you need your new understandings making positive changes in your everyday life.
For my clients, it means I have an in-depth understanding in how to support people to make internal changes, and also how to support them to ensure they live these changes in their everyday lives. For example, in relationship counselling understandings from the therapy room need to be experienced as changes in their everyday relationships. Or if you are anxious and tend to avoid certain aspects of life, you need your new understandings making positive changes in your everyday life.
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MindFlow Psychology
Psychologist, MSc
Auckland 1051
I am a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with nine years of experience in working in mental health. I believe that everybody has the capacity to heal, flourish, and grow from emotional struggle, whether that be coming from a place of diagnosed mental illness, a period of adjustment or stress, or simply wishing to better understand your patterns of behaviour and where they come from. Therapy is one tool that can help people navigate this journey more effectively. I work with older adolescents and adults to navigate anxiety and other difficulties.
I am a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with nine years of experience in working in mental health. I believe that everybody has the capacity to heal, flourish, and grow from emotional struggle, whether that be coming from a place of diagnosed mental illness, a period of adjustment or stress, or simply wishing to better understand your patterns of behaviour and where they come from. Therapy is one tool that can help people navigate this journey more effectively. I work with older adolescents and adults to navigate anxiety and other difficulties.
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Juciele Stander
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling for individuals and whānau navigating addiction and mental health challenges. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be seen without judgement. Many of the people I work with have carried shame, trauma or long-standing patterns alone for a long time. My role is to walk alongside you - helping you build insight, strengthen coping tools and reconnect with your sense of self and purpose, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling for individuals and whānau navigating addiction and mental health challenges. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be seen without judgement. Many of the people I work with have carried shame, trauma or long-standing patterns alone for a long time. My role is to walk alongside you - helping you build insight, strengthen coping tools and reconnect with your sense of self and purpose, at a pace that feels right for you.
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Sophie Buxton
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Auckland 0622
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage strong emotions, or noticing that past experiences are continuing to impact your present? Perhaps your relationships feel strained, or you’re finding it difficult to move through grief and loss. You don’t have to navigate these experiences alone. I work with individuals experiencing for example depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma/PTSD (ACC sensitive claims). I offer a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can feel safe to be yourself. Grounded in the importance of genuine connection, I aim to create a non-judgemental environment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage strong emotions, or noticing that past experiences are continuing to impact your present? Perhaps your relationships feel strained, or you’re finding it difficult to move through grief and loss. You don’t have to navigate these experiences alone. I work with individuals experiencing for example depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma/PTSD (ACC sensitive claims). I offer a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can feel safe to be yourself. Grounded in the importance of genuine connection, I aim to create a non-judgemental environment.
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Margo Regan
Counsellor, MNZAC
Auckland 1011
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Auckland

400+

Average cost per session

$160

Counsellors in Auckland who prioritize treating:

88% Anxiety
76% Depression
73% Stress
72% Self Esteem
71% Relationship Issues
65% Trauma and PTSD
55% Grief

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

100% Southern Cross
27% AIA
24% Partners Life

How Counsellors in Auckland see their clients

84% In Person and Online
16% Online Only

Gender breakdown

74% Female
24% Male
2% Non-Binary