Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists in Auckland

Hannah is both Australian and New Zealand Māori psychologist (Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu). After moving from New Zealand, Hannah spent a significant portion of her career working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hannah's work across both countries enables her to provide a culturally safe space for effective and enjoyable therapy. Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.

Senior British trained DClinPsych qualified (2004) clinical psychologist & ISST schema therapist (2014). NHS consultant level applied clinical psychologist in adult mental health since 2012. Specialist in adult mental health psychological assessment, formulation, and treatments. Worked in UK public sector recovery teams since qualification, now in an Auckland DHB (New Zealand). Trained in CBT, DBT, schema therapy/mode therapy, systemic psychotherapy, mindfulness-schema therapy, EMDR, and ACT. New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (full member). Registered New Zealand Psychologists Board (number: 90-07646)

Sometimes we all need space to reflect on what’s going on or to talk with someone outside our immediate circle. Therapy is a confidential space that can help you to develop the insight and skill you need to work through difficult or challenging experiences and find ways to live a life with greater resilience and purpose. My approach is empathetic, warm and non-judgemental. I work flexibly and collaboratively with my clients and believe in tailoring therapy to meet their individual needs.

I have over twenty years experience as a psychotherapist, and offer compassionate and personalised support to people seeking to improve their well-being, and make important changes in their lives. I have worked both in the public sector (Eating Disorders, Segar House: Personality Disorders and Trauma, and Marinoto: Adolescent mental health) and in private practice. Areas of special interest are Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Trauma, Eating Disorders, late adolescent mental health, and Immigration.

Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.

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 mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.

Empowering people to become courageous in a quest to change their life story is my passion. I offer a range of services to facilitate this including counselling, life coaching, mentoring and parent coaching. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, self-harm, suicide ideation, relationship issues and mid-life crises. I also have a particular passion for working in the area of maternal mental health. I am currently offering the majority of my work online with a few appointments offered face to face in order to meet the needs of everyone.

I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience with a focus on providing therapy to adults and older teenagers experiencing a range of psychological changes negatively impacting on you and probably on those closest to you. These changes can include feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the impact of external events, adjustments to changing circumstances or for reasons that seem inexplicable to you. I try to create a warm, supportive, collaborative and non-judgemental space for you to explore and better understand your current difficulties, and find a path to a more comfortable sense of well-being.

Life can be challenging and at times one can feel overwhelmed by their problems, yet there are proven ways that could help you dealing with these challenges, and I am here to support and guide you through your healing journey. I am offering a warm, genuine, and non-judgmental collaborative approach. A safe space where you can explore your thinking and feelings and reach an understanding that will help you deal with your difficulties and find your way forward to live a fulfilled life. Whether you struggle with relationship, past or recent trauma, stress, anxiety, life transitions, physical health matters and more, I’m here to help!

On Maternity Leave: 08/04/24 until mid-August '24. Kia ora, welcome. I offer online Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counselling to clients from various parts of the globe. I work Online, Phone call, Text / WhatsApp, face-to-face in Parnell (waitlist) and Walk & Talk sessions in Mt Eden, Mt Roskill and Royal Oak areas. My work uses tools and skills covering a range of psychodynamic and integrative practices; ACT, Play/Creative Therapy modalities and behavioural methods, such as DBT and CBT. I prefer to understand how clients are struggling and work adaptively to suit their needs, neuro-capabilities and personality.

Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychological distress. At Kindset, I work collaboratively with clients to build an understanding of themselves and to learn strategies to meet their wellbeing goals. This includes integrating evidence-based practice within a warm, trusting, and compassionate therapeutic environment.

Hi there, I've worked in mental health, addiction, domestic violence and specialist psychotherapy programmes. I am the regular co-host of NewstalkZB’s Mental Health awareness show “The Nutters Club” and have written extensively for the New Zealand Herald. I have held a number of professional roles and is currently serving on the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ), and was the NZAP representative on the ACC Sensitive Claims Advisory Group (SCAG) from 2010 until 2014. He was also on the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists National Council as convener of Public Issues from 2012 – 2016.

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.

Hi, my name is Mette Hansen-Reid. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 18 years local and international experience working in adult mental health in the community, inpatient, and forensic settings. I am passionate about helping others and provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to share their stories and experiences. Born in Wanganui, and raised in rural Taranaki, I value time spent with family, exploring the outdoors, and travelling internationally.

Neha is a warm and empathetic clinical psychologist with a vast range of experience across different settings in both India and New Zealand. Neha has conducted rigorous assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to help my clients across a variety of mental health difficulties. Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.

Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.

Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.

Cognitive Assessments Available, New Therapy Clients please email for waitlist. Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, and ensures her clients feel supported. Amber has experience with all age groups from children to adults. Amber achieves positive outcomes with her clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.