Therapists in Auckland
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 empowering others to make positive changes that will enable them to make decisions that align with their values, and manage their emotions more effectively, resulting in increased resilience, enhanced wellbeing and healthier relationships.
I am passionate about empowering others to make positive changes that will enable them to make decisions that align with their values, and manage their emotions more effectively, resulting in increased resilience, enhanced wellbeing and healthier relationships.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with problematic thoughts that cause them to have intense unpleasant emotions. I am able to help clients identify the underlying causes of there problems and focus on the here and now to make significant positive changes that they will see in there daily lives. Cogniitve Behavioural therapy has an evidence base of research to show that it works to treat a variety of psychological problems
My ideal client is someone who struggles with problematic thoughts that cause them to have intense unpleasant emotions. I am able to help clients identify the underlying causes of there problems and focus on the here and now to make significant positive changes that they will see in there daily lives. Cogniitve Behavioural therapy has an evidence base of research to show that it works to treat a variety of psychological problems
I’m a trained educational psychologist and experienced therapist with over a decade of work in educational and clinical settings overseas. I’m also a registered counsellor with NZAC. I support individuals of all ages through life’s emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use a range of evidence-based therapies including psychotherapy, CBT, and EMDR. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Whether you're facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or emotional stress — I’m here to help.
I’m a trained educational psychologist and experienced therapist with over a decade of work in educational and clinical settings overseas. I’m also a registered counsellor with NZAC. I support individuals of all ages through life’s emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use a range of evidence-based therapies including psychotherapy, CBT, and EMDR. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Whether you're facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or emotional stress — I’m here to help.
I am a NZ registered clinical psychologist who works with people suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transition issues.I work collaboratively with people to help them feel more satisfied with their feelings, thoughts, and connections by learning to adapt effectively to situations. My aim is to support individuals to explore and uncover ways to regulate their innermost environments in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I work upon mutually established goals and strive to coach clients to become their own therapists so that they feel equipped to handle the challenges that life throws at them
I am a NZ registered clinical psychologist who works with people suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transition issues.I work collaboratively with people to help them feel more satisfied with their feelings, thoughts, and connections by learning to adapt effectively to situations. My aim is to support individuals to explore and uncover ways to regulate their innermost environments in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I work upon mutually established goals and strive to coach clients to become their own therapists so that they feel equipped to handle the challenges that life throws at them
Kia ora, my name is Lizzy and I am a clinical psychologist with training and experience across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. I work together with people to help them make sense of their experiences and live a meaningful life.
I can support with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- History of trauma
- PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress
- Head Injury
- Intellectual Disability
- Adjustment issues
- Coping strategies
Kia ora, my name is Lizzy and I am a clinical psychologist with training and experience across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. I work together with people to help them make sense of their experiences and live a meaningful life.
I can support with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- History of trauma
- PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress
- Head Injury
- Intellectual Disability
- Adjustment issues
- Coping strategies
Hello, Kia ora, I am Ria and I warmly welcome you to my counselling space.
I offer skilled, trauma sensitive and compassionate support for your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. I am ACC registered and accepting new clients . My approach is pluralistic and grounded within person centered, humanistic psychology. Meaning I work with you collaboratively and draw on several different modalities according to your needs as a unique and whole person.
Talking Therapy, narrative, psychodynamic , somatic and expressive art /movement approaches are regularly integrated within in my practice.
Hello, Kia ora, I am Ria and I warmly welcome you to my counselling space.
I offer skilled, trauma sensitive and compassionate support for your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. I am ACC registered and accepting new clients . My approach is pluralistic and grounded within person centered, humanistic psychology. Meaning I work with you collaboratively and draw on several different modalities according to your needs as a unique and whole person.
Talking Therapy, narrative, psychodynamic , somatic and expressive art /movement approaches are regularly integrated within in my practice.
I have a lifelong interest in the intrinsic relations among psychological factors, behaviour, and physical health and illness. I have special training in behavioural medicine and am passionate about helping individuals maintain wellness and successfully cope with life challenges.
I have a lifelong interest in the intrinsic relations among psychological factors, behaviour, and physical health and illness. I have special training in behavioural medicine and am passionate about helping individuals maintain wellness and successfully cope with life challenges.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in a pattern of conflict, poor communication or disconnection? Perhaps you struggle with frequent arguments, lack of intimacy or rebuilding trust after a betrayal? Do you need practical, effective tools to resolve conflicts, improve communication and deepen your connection?
If so, I can help. Together, we can work to create a calmer, happier, and more loving relationship where both of you feel understood, valued, and supported. Your relationship is worth the effort, and change is possible.
Let’s take the first step together.
Are you and your partner feeling stuck in a pattern of conflict, poor communication or disconnection? Perhaps you struggle with frequent arguments, lack of intimacy or rebuilding trust after a betrayal? Do you need practical, effective tools to resolve conflicts, improve communication and deepen your connection?
If so, I can help. Together, we can work to create a calmer, happier, and more loving relationship where both of you feel understood, valued, and supported. Your relationship is worth the effort, and change is possible.
Let’s take the first step together.
Please note: I currently only have appointments available on Fridays.
Therapy is a confidential and supportive space to talk about what is going on in your life. Therapy helps you to develop the insight and the skills needed to work through challenging experiences and find ways to live with greater resilience and meaning. My aim is to support you in developing effective ways of coping, while exploring and addressing underlying issues that may be contributing to your current struggles, emotional distress or interpersonal problems. I work collaboratively with clients and tailor therapy to the individual and their needs.
Please note: I currently only have appointments available on Fridays.
Therapy is a confidential and supportive space to talk about what is going on in your life. Therapy helps you to develop the insight and the skills needed to work through challenging experiences and find ways to live with greater resilience and meaning. My aim is to support you in developing effective ways of coping, while exploring and addressing underlying issues that may be contributing to your current struggles, emotional distress or interpersonal problems. I work collaboratively with clients and tailor therapy to the individual and their needs.
I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space where you feel listened to. I have experience helping a diverse range of people with challenges that impact how they feel and their quality of life, including feeling stuck and disconnected, life changes, loss, and identity struggles, as well as people who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse. Psychotherapy helps us explore why we feel, think and respond the way we do. It can help us understand ourselves and patterns, recognise and manage our emotions, and allow us to accept things we can't change.
I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space where you feel listened to. I have experience helping a diverse range of people with challenges that impact how they feel and their quality of life, including feeling stuck and disconnected, life changes, loss, and identity struggles, as well as people who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse. Psychotherapy helps us explore why we feel, think and respond the way we do. It can help us understand ourselves and patterns, recognise and manage our emotions, and allow us to accept things we can't change.
“I can’t say no without feeling guilty.” “I’m tired of never feeling good enough.” “I don’t know how to express my feelings and needs without apologising or feeling ashamed.” If this sounds like you, you are not alone. At HER Therapy, I help millennial women break free from people-pleasing and start putting themselves first. Together, we will focus on uncovering your true feelings and needs, quieting the inner critic, and building the confidence to go after what you want. Imagine feeling less anxious and self-critical, and instead more secure, empowered, and unapologetically yourself. You can be that woman!
“I can’t say no without feeling guilty.” “I’m tired of never feeling good enough.” “I don’t know how to express my feelings and needs without apologising or feeling ashamed.” If this sounds like you, you are not alone. At HER Therapy, I help millennial women break free from people-pleasing and start putting themselves first. Together, we will focus on uncovering your true feelings and needs, quieting the inner critic, and building the confidence to go after what you want. Imagine feeling less anxious and self-critical, and instead more secure, empowered, and unapologetically yourself. You can be that woman!
Hi, Kia ora, 您好, I am Mei Long, a registered NZAC counsellor. I will encounter you in your world and embrace who you are. I believe that everyone has potential, even when facing challenges at certain stages of their lives. What people often need is good company through their difficult journeys. I am a non-judgmental and compassionate listener. Drawing from my diverse life experiences—growing up in China, immigrating to New Zealand in young adulthood, working in various industries, and navigating motherhood and marriage in a blended, multicultural family—I believe I can deeply understand you and your story.
Hi, Kia ora, 您好, I am Mei Long, a registered NZAC counsellor. I will encounter you in your world and embrace who you are. I believe that everyone has potential, even when facing challenges at certain stages of their lives. What people often need is good company through their difficult journeys. I am a non-judgmental and compassionate listener. Drawing from my diverse life experiences—growing up in China, immigrating to New Zealand in young adulthood, working in various industries, and navigating motherhood and marriage in a blended, multicultural family—I believe I can deeply understand you and your story.
I have been specialising in mental health counselling and therapy for almost seven years now. I utilise a 360-lens perspective, recognising the deep interconnectedness of life’s various aspects and their impact on one’s overall well-being. I am dedicated to guiding my clients on how to achieve their goals rooted from core values, unlock their potential, regain their confidence, and learn how to navigate life's struggles and hardships that we all experience using a growth and positive mindset.
I have been specialising in mental health counselling and therapy for almost seven years now. I utilise a 360-lens perspective, recognising the deep interconnectedness of life’s various aspects and their impact on one’s overall well-being. I am dedicated to guiding my clients on how to achieve their goals rooted from core values, unlock their potential, regain their confidence, and learn how to navigate life's struggles and hardships that we all experience using a growth and positive mindset.
No Waitlist - Saturday Morning Sessions Available now!
At Action Potential Psychology, we offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) we will help you break free from negative patterns and build healthier habits. Our goal is to equip you with tools that actually work and support meaningful change that lasts. With a high success rate and a compassionate, client-centred approach, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
No Waitlist - Saturday Morning Sessions Available now!
At Action Potential Psychology, we offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) we will help you break free from negative patterns and build healthier habits. Our goal is to equip you with tools that actually work and support meaningful change that lasts. With a high success rate and a compassionate, client-centred approach, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
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.
Specialist support for Addiction, Neurodiversity and Emotional Regulation. I have been practicing in the field of addictions for over 20 years. I take a positive approach based on your strengths and aim to work with you where you are at. With any kind of change getting the information that you need and helping you decide how and what you want to change is always the first step. From there I can help you make a plan/strategy to achieve your goals.
Specialist support for Addiction, Neurodiversity and Emotional Regulation. I have been practicing in the field of addictions for over 20 years. I take a positive approach based on your strengths and aim to work with you where you are at. With any kind of change getting the information that you need and helping you decide how and what you want to change is always the first step. From there I can help you make a plan/strategy to achieve your goals.
Make therapy work for you. I primarily work through the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model to help you embrace the full range of emotions, and strengthen skills that align with your own values and goals. In this space, you take the lead in steering your journey towards a rich and meaningful life.
I am transgender and bicultural, and always strive to provide a culturally safe environment. 我可以提供中文咨询服务.
One half of the Inkblot Psychology team. I also work with neurodivergent children and adolescents at Rainbow House.
Make therapy work for you. I primarily work through the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model to help you embrace the full range of emotions, and strengthen skills that align with your own values and goals. In this space, you take the lead in steering your journey towards a rich and meaningful life.
I am transgender and bicultural, and always strive to provide a culturally safe environment. 我可以提供中文咨询服务.
One half of the Inkblot Psychology team. I also work with neurodivergent children and adolescents at Rainbow House.
Creative Arts Therapy is a unique psychotherapy modality that uses creative processes & talking to help you explore feelings that can be difficult to express in words.
If you are 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.
If you feel that traditional talk therapy is leaving you stuck, why not consider Creative Arts Therapy?
Online and or in Person sessions in Auckland CBD.
Creative Arts Therapy is a unique psychotherapy modality that uses creative processes & talking to help you explore feelings that can be difficult to express in words.
If you are 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.
If you feel that traditional talk therapy is leaving you stuck, why not consider Creative Arts Therapy?
Online and or in Person sessions in Auckland CBD.
Feeling overwhelmed by change? I can help with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression related to relationship challenges, loss, trauma, life transition, migration, and decision-making. Perhaps you’re looking for deeper connection and more effective conflict management with a partner, friends, or family members. Maybe it’s more self-trust and authentic confidence in social situations. You might need space to grieve and make sense of a loss. Overall, you probably want to experience more enthusiasm, presence, joy, love, and flow in daily life. I can help you establish your intentions and move towards them with self-compassion.
Feeling overwhelmed by change? I can help with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression related to relationship challenges, loss, trauma, life transition, migration, and decision-making. Perhaps you’re looking for deeper connection and more effective conflict management with a partner, friends, or family members. Maybe it’s more self-trust and authentic confidence in social situations. You might need space to grieve and make sense of a loss. Overall, you probably want to experience more enthusiasm, presence, joy, love, and flow in daily life. I can help you establish your intentions and move towards them with self-compassion.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Auckland who prioritize treating:
| 87% | Anxiety |
| 78% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | Southern Cross |
| 25% | AIA |
| 22% | Partners Life |
How Counsellors in Auckland see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |