Online Therapists in Bay of Plenty
I offer in person or online sessions, depending on your circumstances and needs.
I work with reflective adults who are navigating life transitions, relational difficulty, burnout, anxiety or low mood — and who want deeper alignment with their authentic self.
I offer in person or online sessions, depending on your circumstances and needs.
I work with reflective adults who are navigating life transitions, relational difficulty, burnout, anxiety or low mood — and who want deeper alignment with their authentic self.
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist, experienced in working with a whole range of concerns. If there is an issue getting in the way of you living the life you want to live, or from achieving what you want to achieve, then therapy can help. I work with people both short and long term. With over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health field, I have a wide variety of experience. Before starting in private practice, I worked for many years in various mental health roles, which has given me an excellent grounding in ensuring my practice is based on the best available evidence, and is both ethical and effective.
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist, experienced in working with a whole range of concerns. If there is an issue getting in the way of you living the life you want to live, or from achieving what you want to achieve, then therapy can help. I work with people both short and long term. With over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health field, I have a wide variety of experience. Before starting in private practice, I worked for many years in various mental health roles, which has given me an excellent grounding in ensuring my practice is based on the best available evidence, and is both ethical and effective.
Kia ora :)
I am a 45-year-old pākehā counsellor based in the Bay of Plenty, offering both in-person and online therapy services.
I offer trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs, using a range of modalities. I work at your pace to support emotional regulation, healing from trauma, and building resilience, while honouring your identity, culture and strengths.
Kia ora :)
I am a 45-year-old pākehā counsellor based in the Bay of Plenty, offering both in-person and online therapy services.
I offer trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs, using a range of modalities. I work at your pace to support emotional regulation, healing from trauma, and building resilience, while honouring your identity, culture and strengths.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, practicising psychodynamic and EMDR therapy with a trauma focus, having spent much of her career working with people who have experienced developmental trauma. Ella trained and qualified in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa in early 2024.
She now offers a range of trauma informed therapeutic support, utilising skills from within the occupational therapy field but with a psychotherapeutic, attachment and systemic focused lens. Ella has a special interest in family therapy, long-term psychotherapy and EMDR, and can work accross all age groups.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, practicising psychodynamic and EMDR therapy with a trauma focus, having spent much of her career working with people who have experienced developmental trauma. Ella trained and qualified in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa in early 2024.
She now offers a range of trauma informed therapeutic support, utilising skills from within the occupational therapy field but with a psychotherapeutic, attachment and systemic focused lens. Ella has a special interest in family therapy, long-term psychotherapy and EMDR, and can work accross all age groups.
I offer in-person and online sessions in English and Sinhalese.
Kia ora, hello, and Ayubowan. I’m Kushlani Munasinghe, a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Tauranga. If you’ve found your way here, you might be thinking about starting therapy or simply wondering how it could help. You might be dealing with stress, anxiety or low mood, carrying the effects of trauma, struggling with relationships or attachment, finding it hard to manage emotions, exploring your identity, or navigating migration and life transitions. My approach is warm, open, inclusive, and creative, and I like to make space for reflection and curiosity.
I offer in-person and online sessions in English and Sinhalese.
Kia ora, hello, and Ayubowan. I’m Kushlani Munasinghe, a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Tauranga. If you’ve found your way here, you might be thinking about starting therapy or simply wondering how it could help. You might be dealing with stress, anxiety or low mood, carrying the effects of trauma, struggling with relationships or attachment, finding it hard to manage emotions, exploring your identity, or navigating migration and life transitions. My approach is warm, open, inclusive, and creative, and I like to make space for reflection and curiosity.
Just quality online therapy from the comfort of your own home, whenever you're ready.
Our registered psychologists specialise in delivering effective, evidence-based therapy online - including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP. Sessions are delivered via secure video, available from anywhere in New Zealand. Book directly, no GP referral needed, and get started within days.
Just quality online therapy from the comfort of your own home, whenever you're ready.
Our registered psychologists specialise in delivering effective, evidence-based therapy online - including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP. Sessions are delivered via secure video, available from anywhere in New Zealand. Book directly, no GP referral needed, and get started within days.
We all experience times in life when things are just too much and feel too hard to deal with on our own. It can be hard to talk to friends and family as often there can be an agenda. Counselling is a space where you can be you, without any judgement, and I believe the hard times in life teach us the most. Counselling is my passion and I enjoy giving people the opportunity to have a space to look at issues without being judged. I believe many people have not had the opportunity to really experience being listened to, this can enable you to create great changes in your life.
We all experience times in life when things are just too much and feel too hard to deal with on our own. It can be hard to talk to friends and family as often there can be an agenda. Counselling is a space where you can be you, without any judgement, and I believe the hard times in life teach us the most. Counselling is my passion and I enjoy giving people the opportunity to have a space to look at issues without being judged. I believe many people have not had the opportunity to really experience being listened to, this can enable you to create great changes in your life.
I am available for online assessments on Thursday afternoons.
I am a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, offering comprehensive adult assessments for those wondering about ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits. I work exclusively in assessment, creating a safe, professional, and non-judgmental space where people can explore their experiences and gain deeper understanding — with or without a formal diagnosis.
I am available for online assessments on Thursday afternoons.
I am a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, offering comprehensive adult assessments for those wondering about ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits. I work exclusively in assessment, creating a safe, professional, and non-judgmental space where people can explore their experiences and gain deeper understanding — with or without a formal diagnosis.
I am a registered (NZPB) clinical psychologist (with a full New Zealand Psychological Society membership). I also hold full membership with EMDRNZ. My interests lie in adolescents and adults with psychological needs such as trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and adjustment.
I am a registered (NZPB) clinical psychologist (with a full New Zealand Psychological Society membership). I also hold full membership with EMDRNZ. My interests lie in adolescents and adults with psychological needs such as trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and adjustment.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years. Having studied in the USA, UK and NZ and worked with the children of the Christchurch Earthquakes for several years, I have been privileged to learn from and work with some very inspiring and resilient people. This knowledge was used to volunteer as crisis responder and as an in-person Youthline counsellor amongst other roles. Recently, I was employed as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor serving 13 South Otago area primary and intermediate schools. I now operate my own Private Practice in a beautiful and healing setting in Whakamarama.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years. Having studied in the USA, UK and NZ and worked with the children of the Christchurch Earthquakes for several years, I have been privileged to learn from and work with some very inspiring and resilient people. This knowledge was used to volunteer as crisis responder and as an in-person Youthline counsellor amongst other roles. Recently, I was employed as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor serving 13 South Otago area primary and intermediate schools. I now operate my own Private Practice in a beautiful and healing setting in Whakamarama.
I offer Play therapy sessions in person and offer online and in-person therapy sessions for teens and adults.
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
I offer Play therapy sessions in person and offer online and in-person therapy sessions for teens and adults.
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
I offer therapy sessions in person or alternatively, online sessions are also available.
As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
I work with children from the age of 6, Teenagers, and female adults, approximately. age of 40.
I offer therapy sessions in person or alternatively, online sessions are also available.
As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
I work with children from the age of 6, Teenagers, and female adults, approximately. age of 40.
I offer in person and online counselling.
Kia ora, I'm Andy. I'm here to walk with you as you process your experiences. There are times in our lives where it can help to have someone to talk to, who can listen with empathy and confidentiality. I can help you access your knowledge of yourself, your struggles, your hopes, your choices and your next steps. Come as you are and be met with acceptance and safety no matter your background, gender, cultural and spiritual identity, or ethnicity. You have found a Safe Place. www.safeplacecounselling.co.nz
I offer in person and online counselling.
Kia ora, I'm Andy. I'm here to walk with you as you process your experiences. There are times in our lives where it can help to have someone to talk to, who can listen with empathy and confidentiality. I can help you access your knowledge of yourself, your struggles, your hopes, your choices and your next steps. Come as you are and be met with acceptance and safety no matter your background, gender, cultural and spiritual identity, or ethnicity. You have found a Safe Place. www.safeplacecounselling.co.nz
During my nearly 20 years in practice, I have come to understand that people seek therapy for many reasons, most often guided by a natural desire to grow, heal, and live more fully.
I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.
My intention is to help you explore your inner world and the challenges you face with curiosity and compassion, supporting healing, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
I am a trained Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist. Psychosynthesis is a holistic, integrative therapeutic approach that honours the whole person — mind, body, feelings and spirit
During my nearly 20 years in practice, I have come to understand that people seek therapy for many reasons, most often guided by a natural desire to grow, heal, and live more fully.
I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.
My intention is to help you explore your inner world and the challenges you face with curiosity and compassion, supporting healing, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
I am a trained Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist. Psychosynthesis is a holistic, integrative therapeutic approach that honours the whole person — mind, body, feelings and spirit
I offer sessions in-person (my preference) and on-line via video on a needs-must basis.
Kia ora, I’m Shelley-Anne Kim.
I aim to create a space that is inclusive, culturally respectful, and grounded in genuine connection. I have experience working with people who are:
teens and adults, male, female or nonbinary;
gender diverse;
neurodiverse;
navigating life transitions;
survivors of sexual abuse, family abuse and neglect;
has dealt abuse to others and want to learn new/more lifegiving ways of relating;
feeling lost in the world of relationships, romantic or otherwise;
couples;
grieving loss (of health, jobs, pets, people, purpose);
used to surviving by using drugs, alcohol or dissociation.
I offer sessions in-person (my preference) and on-line via video on a needs-must basis.
Kia ora, I’m Shelley-Anne Kim.
I aim to create a space that is inclusive, culturally respectful, and grounded in genuine connection. I have experience working with people who are:
teens and adults, male, female or nonbinary;
gender diverse;
neurodiverse;
navigating life transitions;
survivors of sexual abuse, family abuse and neglect;
has dealt abuse to others and want to learn new/more lifegiving ways of relating;
feeling lost in the world of relationships, romantic or otherwise;
couples;
grieving loss (of health, jobs, pets, people, purpose);
used to surviving by using drugs, alcohol or dissociation.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences. They may be searching for clarity, confidence, and emotional stability, wanting healthier connections and a stronger sense of self. They’re ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences. They may be searching for clarity, confidence, and emotional stability, wanting healthier connections and a stronger sense of self. They’re ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With over 25 years of experience as a clinical psychologist I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Systemic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself.
Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With over 25 years of experience as a clinical psychologist I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Systemic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself.
Available for appointments: Mon - Thurs, during school hours (either Mount/ online).
Kia ora and welcome, My name is Michelle and I have been blessed to be Counselling since 2010. I am passionate about people, healing and supporting people to overcome the challenges they face in life.
Available for appointments: Mon - Thurs, during school hours (either Mount/ online).
Kia ora and welcome, My name is Michelle and I have been blessed to be Counselling since 2010. I am passionate about people, healing and supporting people to overcome the challenges they face in life.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.
I specialise in supporting young people and adults to make sense of what they are experiencing, grow in understanding of themselves, and improve their daily functioning. I enjoy helping people foster self-compassion and gain skills to draw on in challenging times to move closer to the life they want for themselves.
I work part-time for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and part-time in private practice two days per week.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.
I specialise in supporting young people and adults to make sense of what they are experiencing, grow in understanding of themselves, and improve their daily functioning. I enjoy helping people foster self-compassion and gain skills to draw on in challenging times to move closer to the life they want for themselves.
I work part-time for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and part-time in private practice two days per week.
I am working via both online sessions and face to face sessions, offering a ventilated space, and 2 metres apart.
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.
I am working via both online sessions and face to face sessions, offering a ventilated space, and 2 metres apart.
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.
FAQ - About Online Therapy
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.