Anxiety Therapists in Papakura
I am a NZ registered clinical psychologist who works with people suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transition issues
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist and a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. I have several years of experience working with Adults and Older Adults, Couples and Women’s Heath including pain, PMS, complex gynaecological conditions, pelvic pain.
I am a NZ registered clinical psychologist who works with people suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transition issues
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist and a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. I have several years of experience working with Adults and Older Adults, Couples and Women’s Heath including pain, PMS, complex gynaecological conditions, pelvic pain.
Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing, and counselling is about more than simply talking. It offers a safe space to understand ourselves, make sense of our experiences, heal, and find ways forward. I work primarily with adults who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disadvantage, including PTSD, CPTSD, complex trauma, and dissociative difficulties. Clients may seek support when past experiences continue to affect their relationships, emotions, sense of self, or everyday life.
Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing, and counselling is about more than simply talking. It offers a safe space to understand ourselves, make sense of our experiences, heal, and find ways forward. I work primarily with adults who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disadvantage, including PTSD, CPTSD, complex trauma, and dissociative difficulties. Clients may seek support when past experiences continue to affect their relationships, emotions, sense of self, or everyday life.
Daniela Affolter - Kita Kalm Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
Papakura 2110
Not accepting new clients
It throws us unexpected curveballs, leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, sad, bewildered, grieving, and confused.
I believe in the profound impact of reconnecting our emotions (feelings) to our bodies, as all too often in society, we spend too much time in our ‘heads’ without listening to what the body tells us. I offer a safe space to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to explore what lies beneath the struggles that brought you to therapy.
It throws us unexpected curveballs, leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, sad, bewildered, grieving, and confused.
I believe in the profound impact of reconnecting our emotions (feelings) to our bodies, as all too often in society, we spend too much time in our ‘heads’ without listening to what the body tells us. I offer a safe space to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to explore what lies beneath the struggles that brought you to therapy.
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Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
My clinical social work and counselling services include support for depression, anxiety, preparation and adjustment to parenting, emotional regulation, self-care, stress management, identity shifts, relationship changes, and grief and loss.
As a registered clinical social worker and counsellor, I understand how life can be deeply beautiful and so hard at the same time. It often feels hard because it is hard.
Counselling can help you work through those challenges. It can help your voice feel louder and clearer, can help you understand your emotions, find ways to live in alignment with your values, and live the one precious life you want to live.
Whether you are struggling with a recent change, feeling overwhelmed, need practical strategies or emotional support, I am available to support you.
My clinical social work and counselling services include support for depression, anxiety, preparation and adjustment to parenting, emotional regulation, self-care, stress management, identity shifts, relationship changes, and grief and loss.
As a registered clinical social worker and counsellor, I understand how life can be deeply beautiful and so hard at the same time. It often feels hard because it is hard.
Counselling can help you work through those challenges. It can help your voice feel louder and clearer, can help you understand your emotions, find ways to live in alignment with your values, and live the one precious life you want to live.
Whether you are struggling with a recent change, feeling overwhelmed, need practical strategies or emotional support, I am available to support you.
As an experienced Play Therapist dually trained as a Child and Adolescent psychotherapist, I am dedicated to understanding and addressing the emotional needs of individuals aged 4-19. A creativity-based and client-oriented approach complements my specialisation in parent/child attachment issues, trauma, anxiety, social difficulty, and emotional dysregulation. I offer Jungian sandplay and art therapy to guide my clients through their internal processes and explore their inner worlds. I look forward to walking alongside you and your child in my Rosedale therapeutic counselling room.
As an experienced Play Therapist dually trained as a Child and Adolescent psychotherapist, I am dedicated to understanding and addressing the emotional needs of individuals aged 4-19. A creativity-based and client-oriented approach complements my specialisation in parent/child attachment issues, trauma, anxiety, social difficulty, and emotional dysregulation. I offer Jungian sandplay and art therapy to guide my clients through their internal processes and explore their inner worlds. I look forward to walking alongside you and your child in my Rosedale therapeutic counselling room.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with changes in your life, adjusting to a health diagnosis, or feeling like experiences from the past are making it harder to move forward.
I work with adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting people affected by cancer, survivorship and grief, and understand how life experiences, such as health, loss or other events, can affect identity, relationships, confidence and wellbeing.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with changes in your life, adjusting to a health diagnosis, or feeling like experiences from the past are making it harder to move forward.
I work with adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting people affected by cancer, survivorship and grief, and understand how life experiences, such as health, loss or other events, can affect identity, relationships, confidence and wellbeing.
My practice supports people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, identity exploration, or simply when they feel stuck and need a safe space to process life.
My role as your counsellor is to walk alongside you, recognizing you as the expert in your life. I blend evidence-based therapies with practical tools and genuine connection. Centered on your story and culture, I support you to build skills and sustainable growth.
My practice supports people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, identity exploration, or simply when they feel stuck and need a safe space to process life.
My role as your counsellor is to walk alongside you, recognizing you as the expert in your life. I blend evidence-based therapies with practical tools and genuine connection. Centered on your story and culture, I support you to build skills and sustainable growth.
My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist (New Zealand) with over 30 years experience in working with a variety of clients from many different Nationalities and Ethnicities using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Data-Driven approaches that provide results for individuals.
My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist (New Zealand) with over 30 years experience in working with a variety of clients from many different Nationalities and Ethnicities using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Data-Driven approaches that provide results for individuals.
I can help you with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, trauma/PTSD, assertiveness and emotion regulation.
I have training and experience in a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
I can help you with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, trauma/PTSD, assertiveness and emotion regulation.
I have training and experience in a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have both practiced and provided clinical oversight for interventions focusing on developing skills for people to function more effectively in response to depression, anxiety and life stressors (work, relationship etc.), which has my primary field of expertise for the last few years.
I would like to work with you to identify and help manage your concern or difficulty to help facilitate optimal functioning and living. I am trained in CBT, ACT and other key modalities and therapeutic approaches.
I have both practiced and provided clinical oversight for interventions focusing on developing skills for people to function more effectively in response to depression, anxiety and life stressors (work, relationship etc.), which has my primary field of expertise for the last few years.
I would like to work with you to identify and help manage your concern or difficulty to help facilitate optimal functioning and living. I am trained in CBT, ACT and other key modalities and therapeutic approaches.
I work with children (7+), teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, challenges related to neurodiversity, school issues, behavioural issues, relationship challenges, work/life stresses, grief, and sociocultural pressures.
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 work with children (7+), teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, challenges related to neurodiversity, school issues, behavioural issues, relationship challenges, work/life stresses, grief, and sociocultural pressures.
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.
My clinical background is in Psychodynamic psychotherapy with emphasis on Attachment theory and human development across the life span. Having an in-depth understanding of how our early beginnings impact our view of self, life, and relationships, assists me to support my clients toward developing empathy and compassion for themselves and others. I believe this can be an integral factor in the healing process and in attaining a sense of personal freedom.
My clinical background is in Psychodynamic psychotherapy with emphasis on Attachment theory and human development across the life span. Having an in-depth understanding of how our early beginnings impact our view of self, life, and relationships, assists me to support my clients toward developing empathy and compassion for themselves and others. I believe this can be an integral factor in the healing process and in attaining a sense of personal freedom.
Anxiety is like that uninvited guest who just won't leave.
A Person-Centred approach allows me to meet you where you are and tailor our time together for your specific needs. This method might mean incorporating various types of therapy from narrartive techniques to Creative Expressive Arts (CEA). Everything I do is encompassed in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) which is used to uplift and empower you.
Anxiety is like that uninvited guest who just won't leave.
A Person-Centred approach allows me to meet you where you are and tailor our time together for your specific needs. This method might mean incorporating various types of therapy from narrartive techniques to Creative Expressive Arts (CEA). Everything I do is encompassed in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) which is used to uplift and empower you.
I work a lot with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment to change, as well as people who are dealing with attachment related anxiety, trauma and healing from abuse.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is important to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
I work a lot with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment to change, as well as people who are dealing with attachment related anxiety, trauma and healing from abuse.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is important to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges?
The benefits of Co-Active Life Coaching are: -Find awareness around issues you may have. -Define personal goals you may want to achieve. -Find the tools/action steps needed for you to enjoy positive, sustainable change in your life.
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges?
The benefits of Co-Active Life Coaching are: -Find awareness around issues you may have. -Define personal goals you may want to achieve. -Find the tools/action steps needed for you to enjoy positive, sustainable change in your life.
If life feels overwhelming — if you're anxious, struggling in relationships, or facing self-doubt — I provide a calm, supportive space for meaningful change.
I work with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I enjoy working with people who are curious about their inner life — those who sense that something deeper is asking for attention. I offer a calm, supportive space, in person or online, to explore what's really going on.
If life feels overwhelming — if you're anxious, struggling in relationships, or facing self-doubt — I provide a calm, supportive space for meaningful change.
I work with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I enjoy working with people who are curious about their inner life — those who sense that something deeper is asking for attention. I offer a calm, supportive space, in person or online, to explore what's really going on.
I've been practicing in the field of clinical psychology for over 15 years, along with different clinical contexts, I had opportunity to work with mood and anxiety disorders , trauma, complex trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), selective mutism, bullying, suicidal ideation, cycle of domestic violence, addictions, complex grief, adjustment/ anxiety related to retirement and immigration, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, attachment-based family interventions.
Extensive clinical training and practice, in a psychodynamic and trauma informed approach and posteriorly integrating essential evidence based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), with an Attachment-Based orientation. Currently working with EMDR therapy approach for trauma, anxiety, and other issues.
I've been practicing in the field of clinical psychology for over 15 years, along with different clinical contexts, I had opportunity to work with mood and anxiety disorders , trauma, complex trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), selective mutism, bullying, suicidal ideation, cycle of domestic violence, addictions, complex grief, adjustment/ anxiety related to retirement and immigration, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, attachment-based family interventions.
Extensive clinical training and practice, in a psychodynamic and trauma informed approach and posteriorly integrating essential evidence based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), with an Attachment-Based orientation. Currently working with EMDR therapy approach for trauma, anxiety, and other issues.
You might come with a specific problem, or seeking support for difficult experiences, or feeling stuck, anxious or unhappy and not knowing why.
Through short or long-term therapy, we will explore patterns in your life and relationships, to see where present issues might be rooted in the past. We will work towards increased awareness and understanding of the choices you make, and freedom to choose differently in the future.
You might come with a specific problem, or seeking support for difficult experiences, or feeling stuck, anxious or unhappy and not knowing why.
Through short or long-term therapy, we will explore patterns in your life and relationships, to see where present issues might be rooted in the past. We will work towards increased awareness and understanding of the choices you make, and freedom to choose differently in the future.
You don't have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking the first step, and I'd be glad to take it with you.
I'm Christopher, and my approach is built on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Together, we'll make sense of what you're facing and build a plan that fits your life and your goals, drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and supportive therapy. You're the expert on your own life. I'm here to walk alongside you as you make the changes that matter most to you.
You don't have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking the first step, and I'd be glad to take it with you.
I'm Christopher, and my approach is built on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Together, we'll make sense of what you're facing and build a plan that fits your life and your goals, drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and supportive therapy. You're the expert on your own life. I'm here to walk alongside you as you make the changes that matter most to you.
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When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.