Therapists in Auckland
If you or your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, you’re not alone. As a specialist eating disorder clinician working across both public and private health, I’ve seen firsthand that recovery is possible—and lasting. Iwork with the many “friends” of eating disorders, including anxiety, ASD, low mood, and self-esteem challenges. Providing a safe, supportive space to navigate food, body image, and emotions while building resilience and creating lasting change. When working with young people, I collaborate closely with families, recognizing the strength within the family system to guide them through this challanging time.
If you or your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, you’re not alone. As a specialist eating disorder clinician working across both public and private health, I’ve seen firsthand that recovery is possible—and lasting. Iwork with the many “friends” of eating disorders, including anxiety, ASD, low mood, and self-esteem challenges. Providing a safe, supportive space to navigate food, body image, and emotions while building resilience and creating lasting change. When working with young people, I collaborate closely with families, recognizing the strength within the family system to guide them through this challanging time.
Kia Ora and welcome. I help people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I offer years of experience working with people who were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and with people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. My special interest lies in meaning and purpose, and in finding hope again after becoming disillusioned and demoralised. You will find a caring, accepting, and thoughtful space with a genuine interest in who you are. It is important to me to understand your struggles with empathy while appreciating your strengths.
Kia Ora and welcome. I help people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I offer years of experience working with people who were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and with people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. My special interest lies in meaning and purpose, and in finding hope again after becoming disillusioned and demoralised. You will find a caring, accepting, and thoughtful space with a genuine interest in who you are. It is important to me to understand your struggles with empathy while appreciating your strengths.
Cari Frances Batenburg
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
2 Endorsed
Auckland 1024
Waitlist for new clients
It can be really difficult to share your deepest concerns, fears, and issues. Trusting another person with your ‘stuff’ can feel deeply uncomfortable and risky. With this in mind, I do my best to build a relationship with you (and your partner or partners) – in which you feel accepted and respected. No matter why you have come to therapy, or what you may share during each session, my role is to support and help you make sense of what's going on for you. It is not to judge, or tell you what to do.
It can be really difficult to share your deepest concerns, fears, and issues. Trusting another person with your ‘stuff’ can feel deeply uncomfortable and risky. With this in mind, I do my best to build a relationship with you (and your partner or partners) – in which you feel accepted and respected. No matter why you have come to therapy, or what you may share during each session, my role is to support and help you make sense of what's going on for you. It is not to judge, or tell you what to do.
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.
I am passionate about supporting you in the nuanced difficulties you may be facing in your life. At times it can feel difficult to know how to ask for help, and to tune into what might actually feel helpful for you individually. I endeavour to work with my clients in ways which feel meaningful for them, working to understand what it is that they're seeking support for as well as exploring their unique inner desires, wants, and means of fulfilment. I love working with individuals who have a desire to understand themselves deeper and feel more connected to themselves.
I am passionate about supporting you in the nuanced difficulties you may be facing in your life. At times it can feel difficult to know how to ask for help, and to tune into what might actually feel helpful for you individually. I endeavour to work with my clients in ways which feel meaningful for them, working to understand what it is that they're seeking support for as well as exploring their unique inner desires, wants, and means of fulfilment. I love working with individuals who have a desire to understand themselves deeper and feel more connected to themselves.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling sessions for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling sessions for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
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.
You have trouble sleeping. You're tired (mind the pun) of lying awake at night tossing & turning. The thought of going to bed makes you worry. You don't drop off when you put your head on your pillow. If you do, you wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep for hours. You worry about the toll your sleeplessness is having on your health, your mood, your relationships and your ability to function at work. You want to sleep better. You want to look forward to bedtime. You want to wake up feeling refreshed. You want to feel like sleep isn't controlling your life. Assess your insomnia here: https://www.thebettersleepclinic.com
You have trouble sleeping. You're tired (mind the pun) of lying awake at night tossing & turning. The thought of going to bed makes you worry. You don't drop off when you put your head on your pillow. If you do, you wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep for hours. You worry about the toll your sleeplessness is having on your health, your mood, your relationships and your ability to function at work. You want to sleep better. You want to look forward to bedtime. You want to wake up feeling refreshed. You want to feel like sleep isn't controlling your life. Assess your insomnia here: https://www.thebettersleepclinic.com
Are you grappling with anxiety, grief, depression, confusion, sadness, loss, emptiness, or addiction? These struggles might be linked to past or ongoing trauma, such as violence, abuse, grief, migration, displacement, spiritual or physical loss, neurodivergence, or relationship ruptures, or not If traditional talk therapy is leaving you stuck, why not consider Creative Arts Therapy? Creative Arts Therapy is a unique psychotherapy modality that uses creative processes to help you explore feelings that can be difficult to express in words.
Are you grappling with anxiety, grief, depression, confusion, sadness, loss, emptiness, or addiction? These struggles might be linked to past or ongoing trauma, such as violence, abuse, grief, migration, displacement, spiritual or physical loss, neurodivergence, or relationship ruptures, or not If traditional talk therapy is leaving you stuck, why not consider Creative Arts Therapy? Creative Arts Therapy is a unique psychotherapy modality that uses creative processes to help you explore feelings that can be difficult to express in words.
Are you looking for change, but you’re not sure where to start? I am a registered Psychotherapist, working with people from all walks of life to identify what is causing distress, and how to remove obstacles to growth.
Are you looking for change, but you’re not sure where to start? I am a registered Psychotherapist, working with people from all walks of life to identify what is causing distress, and how to remove obstacles to growth.
Psychotherapy with me is a space where you can bring whatever is on your mind. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and culturally grounded environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered to explore what matters most to you. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. Whether you seek clarity, connection, or a renewed sense of purpose, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Psychotherapy with me is a space where you can bring whatever is on your mind. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and culturally grounded environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered to explore what matters most to you. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. Whether you seek clarity, connection, or a renewed sense of purpose, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I provide individual counselling and couples counselling, creating a space with the potential to clear the obstacles to happiness. My personal philosophy is that since most of our wounding occurs in relationship, there is the potential to heal that wounding within the counselling relationship. I provide support to develop distress tolerance and emotional resilience to prevent the overwhelm that can occur when facing life’s challenges. I work with people with a range of presenting issues including trauma, abuse, family violence, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and loss, including losing one’s way in life.
I provide individual counselling and couples counselling, creating a space with the potential to clear the obstacles to happiness. My personal philosophy is that since most of our wounding occurs in relationship, there is the potential to heal that wounding within the counselling relationship. I provide support to develop distress tolerance and emotional resilience to prevent the overwhelm that can occur when facing life’s challenges. I work with people with a range of presenting issues including trauma, abuse, family violence, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and loss, including losing one’s way in 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.
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.
My ideal client is someone seeking a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, anxiety, or life transitions. They may struggle with self-worth, relationships, or past experiences that feel overwhelming. They need understanding, guidance, and practical tools to navigate emotions and build resilience. Their goal is to regain confidence, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections. They seek therapy to be heard, to heal, and to grow into the best version of themselves. They want to feel safe, empowered, and supported.
My ideal client is someone seeking a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, anxiety, or life transitions. They may struggle with self-worth, relationships, or past experiences that feel overwhelming. They need understanding, guidance, and practical tools to navigate emotions and build resilience. Their goal is to regain confidence, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections. They seek therapy to be heard, to heal, and to grow into the best version of themselves. They want to feel safe, empowered, and supported.
I provide a warm, non-judjemental space to explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, you are struggling with. I have worked as a Psychotherapist since 2002, and over time have developed an interest in working with Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Attachment issues, self esteem, identity, depression, adoption issues, grief, problems with relating and conflict, I focus on creating a collaborative trusting relationship, with individualised therapy goals and coping strategies.
Psychodynamic , Attachment, DBT, EMDR, Ego state /parts work, and Mindfullness mainly inform my practice.
I provide a warm, non-judjemental space to explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, you are struggling with. I have worked as a Psychotherapist since 2002, and over time have developed an interest in working with Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Attachment issues, self esteem, identity, depression, adoption issues, grief, problems with relating and conflict, I focus on creating a collaborative trusting relationship, with individualised therapy goals and coping strategies.
Psychodynamic , Attachment, DBT, EMDR, Ego state /parts work, and Mindfullness mainly inform my practice.
I do one on one, couples and family/ group counselling and supervision. I work with clients from 11+ yrs to adults. Sessions are face to face or online. I do general counselling as well as my special interest areas being Autism/ ASD, ADHD/ ADD, teenagers, couples, post separation or divorce work, grief & loss, Assisted Dying and work-life balance (EAP referrals). I have over 20years experience in counselling and supervision.
I do one on one, couples and family/ group counselling and supervision. I work with clients from 11+ yrs to adults. Sessions are face to face or online. I do general counselling as well as my special interest areas being Autism/ ASD, ADHD/ ADD, teenagers, couples, post separation or divorce work, grief & loss, Assisted Dying and work-life balance (EAP referrals). I have over 20years experience in counselling and supervision.
BSc(Pysch) MSc(Psych)(Honours) PGDipPP Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate Member of New Zealand Psychologists Society. Megan Williams is a Psychologist who works with clients of all ages. Megan has a warm and caring approach, ensuring that clients feel safe and respected during their journey through therapy.
BSc(Pysch) MSc(Psych)(Honours) PGDipPP Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate Member of New Zealand Psychologists Society. Megan Williams is a Psychologist who works with clients of all ages. Megan has a warm and caring approach, ensuring that clients feel safe and respected during their journey through therapy.
Counselling is an opportunity for you to tell your story to someone who is objective, non-judgemental and empathetic. A counsellor will give you unconditional positive regard and it is a completely confidential process. Talking through your thoughts and feelings can provide clarity about what’s going on – there’s something about hearing yourself say these things out loud that releases the heaviness of what you have been carrying.
Counselling is an opportunity for you to tell your story to someone who is objective, non-judgemental and empathetic. A counsellor will give you unconditional positive regard and it is a completely confidential process. Talking through your thoughts and feelings can provide clarity about what’s going on – there’s something about hearing yourself say these things out loud that releases the heaviness of what you have been carrying.
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.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. Every person is unique and my therapeutic approach is tailored to suit your needs. Psychotherapy can help you to become more fully yourself, improve your quality of life and develop greater psychological freedom. I work with people suffering trauma, anxiety, depression, loneliness, physical illnesses, losses, life transitions, relationship problems, and a range of other distressing life experiences. I specialise in deeper explorations of the self, this can include meeting twice weekly if desired.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. Every person is unique and my therapeutic approach is tailored to suit your needs. Psychotherapy can help you to become more fully yourself, improve your quality of life and develop greater psychological freedom. I work with people suffering trauma, anxiety, depression, loneliness, physical illnesses, losses, life transitions, relationship problems, and a range of other distressing life experiences. I specialise in deeper explorations of the self, this can include meeting twice weekly if desired.
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Number of Counsellors in Auckland
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Auckland who prioritize treating:
| 86% | Anxiety |
| 77% | Depression |
| 74% | Stress |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Southern Cross |
| 25% | AIA |
| 23% | Partners Life |
How Counsellors in Auckland see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |