Therapists in Bay of Plenty
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Kathryn Taylor
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
Do you need someone safe, empathetic and genuine to speak with? Someone who is not in your usual circle, so can offer a different outlook on problems? Someone who understands life is not easy and has many challenges along the way? I enjoy working with people who have either long term or short term challenges or goals, working towards a better understanding of themselves. Perhaps life has got you down, and you are not sure where to start in your journey of reclaiming life. That is when you may find a counsellor is someone to help you through these challenges - to support you, be honest with, and to help you reach your goals.
Joy - Relationship Counsellor
Counsellor, MNZCAA
Verified
Joy has worked extensively in private practice, with couples and individuals, helping them with a range of issues, including: conflict de-escalation, understanding triggers and behaviour patterns, poor communication, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, family and parenting issues. Joy brings empathy and life experience to her work with clients, to enable them to feel heard and equipped to change. She is trained in several specialist models of couples therapy, and has years of experience helping clients resolve relationship issues and move into a happier place together.
Anna Redgrave Coaching & Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified
My experience and education strengthens my ability to empathize with and support clients across my areas of expertise incl ADHD, Aspergers/ASD Lvl 1, Trauma and Work life problems amongst other issues. My approach is personable, empathetic, and I pride myself on being down-to-earth and unpretentious. Clients have commented on how comfortable they feel working with me, trusting that I have their best interests at heart. When appropriate I am also known to have a spring in my step and smile on my face. I trained as a counsellor at the University of Auckland, with a BA in psychology and education, and a Masters in counselling.
Dawn Marie Ingall
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Through Counselling I can assist adults, adolescents, couples and families with problems they are currently encountering due to issues such as; life purpose, life changes, grief, loss, difficulties encountered, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, abuse both mental and physical, anxiety, depression and relationships. It can also assist with coming to terms with issues caused by events in the past such as abandonment, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, post traumatic stress, lack of self confidence, identity crisis, low self-esteem, withdrawal and isolation.
ParentsAlways
Psychologist
Verified
My client issues, needs and goals include perinatal, anti-natal and beyond support to keep calm during the process of becoming a parent; parent training i.e. positive parenting techniques; calming the tiger in ourselves and our children; behavioural support at school for teachers, parents and children; help with social/emotional strategies for anxiety.
Alana Hawke | Counselling and Psychotherapy
I help people rediscover their strengths, passions and purpose and find meaning, joy and happiness in their lives. Most of us experience a moment in our lives where we stop and take stock. This may come as a result of a big shock, the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or some other trauma that shakes us to our very core. Or it may just be a gnawing sense that there is something more to life than what you are currently experiencing. These big shocks or subtle gnawings can start to erode our sense of happiness and fulfilment. We may experience depression, sadness, a sense of isolation, confusion or feel deeply overwhelmed.
Leith Thompson
Counsellor, MNZCAA
Verified
My name is Leith Thompson. I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand-children. My wife Donna and I live in Tauranga, NZ. I've been involved in the caring for people profession for over thirty years, before that I drove forklifts and worked as a baker. I have contracted to Mental Health and local Schools for many years and I have worked with ages five to eighty five. My wife and I make the most of our leisure time by enjoying good movies, great coffee and travelling. To relax I play table tennis and pool.
Yvette Atkinson
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Making that first contact to talk to someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience! I can assure you that once you have taken that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerable, but empowered too.
Julie Bickers Counselling Services
Counsellor
Julie is a New Zealand born Kiwi, a mother, and a grandmother living in the Western Bay of Plenty. She is passionate about providing affordable, accessible, culturally sensitive counselling services to everyday New Zealanders, with a particular passion for supporting those impacted in some way by addiction. Her career working in the social sector has spanned more than 25 years, and her lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence gives her a deep understanding of Aotearoa's most vulnerable populations, and the ability to engage with people from all walks of life with empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
Anneline Mordaunt
Psychologist, MA
Verified
My ideal client is interested in being challenged to become more self aware in order to enhance their overall wellbeing (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and relationally). They are passionate about connecting with themselves and others in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner to enhance compassion for themselves and others. My job would be to help them overcome obstacles such as unhelpful thinking styles in order to break cycles of addiction, anxiety and depression. At times, they may need to consider relationship therapy with their partners and family members which would enrich themselves and their family members.
Aroha Counselling Services
Counsellor, MSc, NZCCA
Verified
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years. I have studied in the USA, UK and NZ and worked with the children of the Christchurch Earthquakes for several years. As a volunteer, I provided emotional first aid in conjunction with crisis responders and as an in-person Youthline counsellor. Recently, I was employed as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor serving 13 South Otago area primary and intermediate schools. Currently, I am counselling at Mount Maunganui Intermediate School two days a week and working in my own private practice.
Dorotka Anna Wisniewski
I help women who are stressed, anxious, and questioning what they want in life to get clear on their purpose, direction and next steps. They generally want and need help to transform their personal life - particularly in the area of health, wellbeing, and relationships. They may be overwhelmed with personal, family and professional commitments and may feel depleted, burnout, or experiencing physical pain. Their goals are often (but not limited to) prioritizing time and selfcare for themselves, working on self-esteem/confidence/worth so that they can feel more empowered, and have agency over their personal and social life.
Tu Ora NZ Limited
Ideal clients could be suffering from disappointing life experiences, an unfair chance at life and those who are needing awhi, encouragement and support. They can be feeling sad or down, confused, have a reduced ability to concentrate, fearful, mood swings, feelings of guilt, withdrawal, loneliness, tiredness, low energy or have trouble sleeping. Understanding these issues by listening, identifying their needs and determine some goals may help formulate changing circumstances for a better future of growth and prosperity; a balanced life with whānau, friends and work situations.
Haumoana Counselling
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Anthony's (Tony) specialties are assessment and treatment of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) and associated disorders, Couple Counselling, Career Development, and is a LEADR trained Mediator. He was the first person trained in New Zealand in EFT (1996); EMDR (1995) and EDxTM Energy Psychology (2000). Anthony led a Mental Health Practice, Kilpan & Associates, in Ellerslie, Auckland for 25 years until July 2020. Anthony now consults from his home and base at Rainbow Trout Lodge, Lake Rotoehu in the Rotorua Lakes District, in Rotorua and Whakatane. From December 2021 Consultations / Appointments will be in Koutu Rotorua.
Ben Burggraaf
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
You’re here because you want to transform. You want to be happy and live free from fear, uncertainty, stress, anxiety and depression. You don’t want to suffer anymore. You want a new way of living that is energising and fulfilling. You want to let go of what is holding you back and be your most authentic and compassionate self. It takes tremendous courage to let go of the past and imagine a different future for yourself. So, who am I and how can I help?
Penny Jayne Farry
Counsellor
Verified
I understand the value of needing a space that provides the freedom to say how it is and receive validation of what that person is experiencing. Working from a strength-based solution-focused approach, it is my hope to bring this privacy of thought into a therapeutic context to unravel and explore truth and feeling. I want each client that walks into my room to experience a relaxed atmosphere where they can be real. While we all understand that help begins with ourselves, stepping into a counselling room is that very thing that will bring about that very process. My statement when asked how can counselling help, my reply would b
Steve Gore
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
I see individuals and couples for a wide number of needs. I generally see clients above the age of 18. People come to counselling because they want changes in their lives and are unsure how to make those changes. Often they are stuck in stories or habits of the past , or traumas have locked them into unhelpful ways of being. People use therapy to achieve those goals and then move on.
Jamie Winders
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
I enjoy working with young people aged 11+, and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
He Tohu Counselling & Supervision
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Nau mai, haere mai, pupuritia te manawa ora o nga mea katoa, hei painga mo tou oranga. Kia tipu, kia rea, kia puawai tou Ao. Providing private and confidential Counselling for all. Clinical & Cultural Supervision Facilitation, Mediation, Management & Teambuilding support. Employee Assisted Program, (EAP) ACC Reg. (ISSC). Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Relationship Counselling, Grief & Loss, Palliative Care, Whakamōmori, Whakamā, Anxiety & Stress, Self Harm, Family Violence. Face to face or online zoom sessions available.
Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
My ideal client is a self-motivated referral wanting to empower themselves with new strategies, willing to be curious to what may be possibilities
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Bay of Plenty are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Bay of Plenty then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Bay of Plenty then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Bay of Plenty, or Child Psychologists in Bay of Plenty.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Bay of Plenty psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Bay of Plenty psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Bay of Plenty specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.