Child Therapists in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Ella has signfnicant experience of working accross child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and adult mental health services in the UK and NZ.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, psychodynamic and EMDR psychotherapist specialising in trauma therapy/treatment, 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 has signfnicant experience of working accross child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and adult mental health services in the UK and NZ.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, psychodynamic and EMDR psychotherapist specialising in trauma therapy/treatment, 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'm Geraldine Hughes, a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, specialising in supporting infants, children and young people and their whanau where there is a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I use a play based approach with children, including sandplay and art. Circle of Security Parent Programme is offered for parents seeking understanding of their child’s emotional needs which may lie behind problematic behaviours. Watch Wait and Wonder is a child-led infant-parent psychotherapy that strengthens the parent/ child relationship.
I'm Geraldine Hughes, a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, specialising in supporting infants, children and young people and their whanau where there is a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I use a play based approach with children, including sandplay and art. Circle of Security Parent Programme is offered for parents seeking understanding of their child’s emotional needs which may lie behind problematic behaviours. Watch Wait and Wonder is a child-led infant-parent psychotherapy that strengthens the parent/ child relationship.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years.
My counselling philosophy is to provide clients with age and stage appropriate support in a non-judgmental, hope filled way. I specialise in children and teens who struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, family and friendship concerns and problems with school. This may show up as sleeping and/or physical complaints, self-harming or even suicidal ideation.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years.
My counselling philosophy is to provide clients with age and stage appropriate support in a non-judgmental, hope filled way. I specialise in children and teens who struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, family and friendship concerns and problems with school. This may show up as sleeping and/or physical complaints, self-harming or even suicidal ideation.
I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma.
I have been trained in Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Play Therapy, EMDR, Domestic Violence, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Dream Therapy, Suicide, Grief, Post Abortion Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Grief Therapy.
I have trained as a Supervisor and also enjoy this role.
I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma.
I have been trained in Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Play Therapy, EMDR, Domestic Violence, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Dream Therapy, Suicide, Grief, Post Abortion Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Grief Therapy.
I have trained as a Supervisor and also enjoy this role.
Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Sol, I am originally from Argentina, where I earned my degree in Clinical Psychology. I ventured to New Zealand in early 2020 and became a registered Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Bringing over a decade of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in a trauma-capable approach, acknowledging the profound impact of past experiences on mental health. With a passion for assisting individuals on their mental health journeys, I am eager to collaborate with you as you navigate your path towards well-being. I am providing sessions in English and Spanish.
Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Sol, I am originally from Argentina, where I earned my degree in Clinical Psychology. I ventured to New Zealand in early 2020 and became a registered Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Bringing over a decade of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in a trauma-capable approach, acknowledging the profound impact of past experiences on mental health. With a passion for assisting individuals on their mental health journeys, I am eager to collaborate with you as you navigate your path towards well-being. I am providing sessions in English and Spanish.
I especially enjoy working with adults, children, young people, couples & families.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues & my counselling practice is deeply compassionate & encouraging. I mainly use talking therapy techniques & I offer Art Therapy which can be particularly useful to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions & experiences.
I especially enjoy working with adults, children, young people, couples & families.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues & my counselling practice is deeply compassionate & encouraging. I mainly use talking therapy techniques & I offer Art Therapy which can be particularly useful to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions & experiences.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural, Person-Centred, Narrative, and Strengths-Based therapies, and also hold a certificate in Early Childhood Education.
I am a qualified counsellor committed to supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them move toward meaningful, positive change.
I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore and process difficult emotions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to talk to, I’m here to listen and support you.
My approach is tailored to each individual, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Your experiences are unique, and I take the time to understand what they mean to you. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural, Person-Centred, Narrative, and Strengths-Based therapies, and also hold a certificate in Early Childhood Education.
I am a qualified counsellor committed to supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them move toward meaningful, positive change.
I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore and process difficult emotions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to talk to, I’m here to listen and support you.
My approach is tailored to each individual, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Your experiences are unique, and I take the time to understand what they mean to you. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a kind and compassionate clinical psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, specializing in adult ADHD and autism assessments. I provide evidence-based psychological assessments in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental environment.
I am a kind and compassionate clinical psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, specializing in adult ADHD and autism assessments. I provide evidence-based psychological assessments in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental environment.
I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and individual adults.
I’m friendly, open-minded, and I’ll always tailor our work together to suit what feels right for you. I have experience using a range of evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches, and I’ll work with you to find the approach that fits your unique needs.
I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and individual adults.
I’m friendly, open-minded, and I’ll always tailor our work together to suit what feels right for you. I have experience using a range of evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches, and I’ll work with you to find the approach that fits your unique needs.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I have extensive experience in working with all age groups, and am skilled in many modalities, such as Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy. I offer individual, parent and/or whanau sessions. I always bring deep empathy, kindness, playfulness, and a sense of humour into my therapy room.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I have extensive experience in working with all age groups, and am skilled in many modalities, such as Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy. I offer individual, parent and/or whanau sessions. I always bring deep empathy, kindness, playfulness, and a sense of humour into my therapy room.
I am a Psychologist recognized by the NZ Board of Psychology, specializing in supporting children aged 5-12 facing social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. My practice integrates play therapy, sandtray therapy, and creative expressive arts to foster a nurturing environment where children can freely explore and express themselves.
I am a Psychologist recognized by the NZ Board of Psychology, specializing in supporting children aged 5-12 facing social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. My practice integrates play therapy, sandtray therapy, and creative expressive arts to foster a nurturing environment where children can freely explore and express themselves.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. 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.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. 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.
She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions.
Following a rigorous assessment, she implements function-based interventions that are individually tailored and can work with families to achieve this in the case of children/adolescents.
She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions.
Following a rigorous assessment, she implements function-based interventions that are individually tailored and can work with families to achieve this in the case of children/adolescents.
She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome).
Therapy sessions are flexible and tailored to individual needs on the day. Kristen draws on many evidence-based therapeutic approaches and aims for you to feel heard, supported and empowered in sessions. Funding available.
She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome).
Therapy sessions are flexible and tailored to individual needs on the day. Kristen draws on many evidence-based therapeutic approaches and aims for you to feel heard, supported and empowered in sessions. Funding available.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
Alex has specialist expertise in the areas of Child and Family Psychology, Organisational Psychology / Workplace consulting, Health Psychology as well as General Psychology.
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
Alex has specialist expertise in the areas of Child and Family Psychology, Organisational Psychology / Workplace consulting, Health Psychology as well as General Psychology.
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
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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 follow a holistic approach and aim to support the whole whanau while I work closely with their child in a child-friendly setting. I am a Mental Health Social worker who specializes in Gestalt Play Therapy techniques to support children in their own language, which is play. I do not diagnose neurodiversity but can support with pre-assessment if unsure.
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 follow a holistic approach and aim to support the whole whanau while I work closely with their child in a child-friendly setting. I am a Mental Health Social worker who specializes in Gestalt Play Therapy techniques to support children in their own language, which is play. I do not diagnose neurodiversity but can support with pre-assessment if unsure.
My practice is dedicated to working with young people and their families, as well as adults struggling with primary obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders. Clients I work with often experience distressing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and impacts on their day to day behaviours such as avoidance of the things they once enjoyed. I am passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised, and non-judgmental care to help my clients to reclaim their lives.
My practice is dedicated to working with young people and their families, as well as adults struggling with primary obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders. Clients I work with often experience distressing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and impacts on their day to day behaviours such as avoidance of the things they once enjoyed. I am passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised, and non-judgmental care to help my clients to reclaim their lives.
Online Therapists
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
I love working with families and individuals are experiencing difficulties in life. People who are searching for meaning to life and wanting to achieve their full potential in life. Individuals searching for answers or questions in regard to Grief and Loss, Spiritually and Christianity, Spiritual abuse are welcome.
I love working with families and individuals are experiencing difficulties in life. People who are searching for meaning to life and wanting to achieve their full potential in life. Individuals searching for answers or questions in regard to Grief and Loss, Spiritually and Christianity, Spiritual abuse are welcome.
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Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.