Anxiety Therapists in Tauranga
I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma to help them manage emotions, accept responsibility, and reflect on their past.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your emotions and life experiences. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment where you can feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Through our work together, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate emotional resilience, and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma to help them manage emotions, accept responsibility, and reflect on their past.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your emotions and life experiences. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment where you can feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Through our work together, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate emotional resilience, and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
For anxiety I use somatic (sensations) therapy.
I see individuals 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.
For anxiety I use somatic (sensations) therapy.
I see individuals 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.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, self-harming behaviours, anger management, and neurodiversity.
I have attained specialized qualifications in substance and behavioural addictions, depression and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and C-PTSD. I work with EMDR, CBT, and strength-focused therapeutic modalities. I also work supporting parents with neuro-diverse children. EMDR is a very fast approach and results are quick and long-lasting.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, self-harming behaviours, anger management, and neurodiversity.
I have attained specialized qualifications in substance and behavioural addictions, depression and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and C-PTSD. I work with EMDR, CBT, and strength-focused therapeutic modalities. I also work supporting parents with neuro-diverse children. EMDR is a very fast approach and results are quick and long-lasting.
I have treated hundreds of clients in PTSD, Anxiety, GAD, OCD, Depression, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic, Stress (to name a few)
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 have treated hundreds of clients in PTSD, Anxiety, GAD, OCD, Depression, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic, Stress (to name a few)
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.
Together, we can identify and implement strategies tailored to your needs, whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety and depression, enhancing relationships, building self-esteem and confidence, or addressing other difficulties you are facing.
I use a comprehensive and eclectic approach to therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic methods include EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, and MI. I provide customized support to address your unique needs, focusing on building resilience and helping you achieve your personal goals.
Together, we can identify and implement strategies tailored to your needs, whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety and depression, enhancing relationships, building self-esteem and confidence, or addressing other difficulties you are facing.
I use a comprehensive and eclectic approach to therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic methods include EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, SFT, and MI. I provide customized support to address your unique needs, focusing on building resilience and helping you achieve your personal goals.
I have more than 10 years experience in both public and private sectors and support people with a range of difficulties (i.e., anxiety, OCD, stress, low mood, emotion dysregulation, relational difficulties, trauma and eating disorders), as well as those pursuing performance optimisation goals.
I believe applied psychology can help people live the life they want. I encourage those I work with to have a reflective, kinder, less judgmental perspective of themselves and to overcome psychological or contextual barriers that have weighed them down and prevented them from achieving their goals.
I have more than 10 years experience in both public and private sectors and support people with a range of difficulties (i.e., anxiety, OCD, stress, low mood, emotion dysregulation, relational difficulties, trauma and eating disorders), as well as those pursuing performance optimisation goals.
I believe applied psychology can help people live the life they want. I encourage those I work with to have a reflective, kinder, less judgmental perspective of themselves and to overcome psychological or contextual barriers that have weighed them down and prevented them from achieving their goals.
Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during the last 20 years in six countries and in four languages. In NZ I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist.
Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during the last 20 years in six countries and in four languages. In NZ I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist.
I specialise in children and teens who struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, family and friendship concerns and problems with school.
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 specialise in children and teens who struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, family and friendship concerns and problems with school.
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.
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.
You want to be happy and live free from fear, uncertainty, stress, anxiety and depression.
Hey! My name is Ben Burggraaf and I hold a Master’s in Counselling. My job is to help you take back your control. In counselling, you’ll talk and I’ll patiently listen with compassion. Together, we’ll explore what’s causing your problems and you’ll learn new tools to overcome them. Your energy and confidence will grow, and anxiety and depression will shrink.
You want to be happy and live free from fear, uncertainty, stress, anxiety and depression.
Hey! My name is Ben Burggraaf and I hold a Master’s in Counselling. My job is to help you take back your control. In counselling, you’ll talk and I’ll patiently listen with compassion. Together, we’ll explore what’s causing your problems and you’ll learn new tools to overcome them. Your energy and confidence will grow, and anxiety and depression will shrink.
I can assist individual clients and couples with problems such as feeling overwhelmed, experiencing grief & loss, current difficulties, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties including poor communication.
I use specific modalities best suited to my clients needs. Everyone is different therefore It’s important to ensure clients receive the type of therapy that works for them and not a ‘one shoe fits all’ attitude. I’ve worked with many male clients successfully, and my ability to form a trusting relationship with them has helped with relationship Counselling.
I can assist individual clients and couples with problems such as feeling overwhelmed, experiencing grief & loss, current difficulties, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties including poor communication.
I use specific modalities best suited to my clients needs. Everyone is different therefore It’s important to ensure clients receive the type of therapy that works for them and not a ‘one shoe fits all’ attitude. I’ve worked with many male clients successfully, and my ability to form a trusting relationship with them has helped with relationship Counselling.
Meet Our Anxiety Counsellors
Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression.
Neha mainly utilise cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, positive psychology and strength-based therapy. Neha also like to draw up on mindfulness-based stress reduction and motivation
Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression.
Neha mainly utilise cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, positive psychology and strength-based therapy. Neha also like to draw up on mindfulness-based stress reduction and motivation
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and OCD.
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/intrusive thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and OCD.
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/intrusive thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
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.
As a qualified and registered counsellor, I have the privilege of working with individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual addiction, relationship issues, workplace issues and many other difficulties that become apparent in people’s lives.
My approach is client-centered, meaning that your unique needs guide our sessions. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioural strategies, narrative therapy, always tailoring our work to resonate with your personal needs. I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore, express, and evolve.
As a qualified and registered counsellor, I have the privilege of working with individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual addiction, relationship issues, workplace issues and many other difficulties that become apparent in people’s lives.
My approach is client-centered, meaning that your unique needs guide our sessions. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioural strategies, narrative therapy, always tailoring our work to resonate with your personal needs. I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore, express, and evolve.
I also have a strong interest in working with eating disorders, grief, identity, self esteem/worth, anxiety, depression and healthy relationships.
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 also have a strong interest in working with eating disorders, grief, identity, self esteem/worth, anxiety, depression and healthy relationships.
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 work with individuals, couples, youth and families. I provide individual counselling and family therapy. I have specific experience with families/whanau and children/adolescents where mental health can result in difficult in behavioural and emotional problems that fracture relationships. I provide counselling services for a wide range of issues for those 16 years of age and above. Including: Relationships, Family issues, Mediation, Caregivers raising children, Domestic Violence, Grief and loss, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Self harm & Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety & Depression, Stress, Self Esteem and Eating
I work with individuals, couples, youth and families. I provide individual counselling and family therapy. I have specific experience with families/whanau and children/adolescents where mental health can result in difficult in behavioural and emotional problems that fracture relationships. I provide counselling services for a wide range of issues for those 16 years of age and above. Including: Relationships, Family issues, Mediation, Caregivers raising children, Domestic Violence, Grief and loss, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Self harm & Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety & Depression, Stress, Self Esteem and Eating
I have experience working with many kinds of issues and challenges but specialize in trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues.
I offer a safe place for individuals and couples to feel heard and validated while working through issues. I provide a non-judgmental and confidential environment to process hard things, improve communication, reduce conflict, and gain a new perspective. I offer strategies and tools to move forward, set goals, and plan for the future.
I have experience working with many kinds of issues and challenges but specialize in trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues.
I offer a safe place for individuals and couples to feel heard and validated while working through issues. I provide a non-judgmental and confidential environment to process hard things, improve communication, reduce conflict, and gain a new perspective. I offer strategies and tools to move forward, set goals, and plan for the future.
People struggling with emotional distress - whether it be anxiety, depression, adjustment dysregulation, relational injury or loss, failing to thrive or feel satisfied with your life.
Welcome. People come to therapy for a number of reasons and most want relief from suffering, emotional symptoms, inability to thrive or feel satisfied, overwhelm or stuckness. With my 20+ years of experience as a registered psychotherapist I offer evidence based tools (backed up by my interest in current neuroscience and wellness science), to help reduce your current discomfort. Alongside this we start to look at how life long patterns/ideas of self are limiting your ability to thrive and feel truly authentic/seen and we carefully rewrite some of these narratives to help you live a more equipped, authentic, satisfied life.
People struggling with emotional distress - whether it be anxiety, depression, adjustment dysregulation, relational injury or loss, failing to thrive or feel satisfied with your life.
Welcome. People come to therapy for a number of reasons and most want relief from suffering, emotional symptoms, inability to thrive or feel satisfied, overwhelm or stuckness. With my 20+ years of experience as a registered psychotherapist I offer evidence based tools (backed up by my interest in current neuroscience and wellness science), to help reduce your current discomfort. Alongside this we start to look at how life long patterns/ideas of self are limiting your ability to thrive and feel truly authentic/seen and we carefully rewrite some of these narratives to help you live a more equipped, authentic, satisfied life.
Research supports the efficacy of these models for anxiety, depression, trauma and other emotional challenges.
Life sometimes invites you to pause and take stock. This may be in response to a big shock – the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or an event that shakes you to your core. Or perhaps it's a subtle, gnawing sense that there’s more to life than what you're currently experiencing. These big shocks or subtle gnawings can start to erode your sense of happiness and fulfilment. You may be experiencing depression, sadness, isolation, confusion or deep overwhelm. I help people reconnect with their strengths, passions and purpose, so they can rediscover meaning, joy and peace in their lives.
Research supports the efficacy of these models for anxiety, depression, trauma and other emotional challenges.
Life sometimes invites you to pause and take stock. This may be in response to a big shock – the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job or an event that shakes you to your core. Or perhaps it's a subtle, gnawing sense that there’s more to life than what you're currently experiencing. These big shocks or subtle gnawings can start to erode your sense of happiness and fulfilment. You may be experiencing depression, sadness, isolation, confusion or deep overwhelm. I help people reconnect with their strengths, passions and purpose, so they can rediscover meaning, joy and peace in their lives.
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What are the most common treatments 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.
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.
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.