Anxiety Therapists in Te Puke
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.
As a clinical arts therapist (AThR) working with adolescents and adults I offer an alternative to talk therapy and counselling. When we can’t find the words to talk about our concerns, arts therapy provides an alternative pathway to discover what is troubling us. Being "good at art" is not important in arts therapy. For people with trauma histories our sessions will also focus on nervous system regulation and how to manage states of fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Engaging with creative processes invites presence and helps reduce nervous system dysregulation. I will work with you to build new neural pathways that dismantle triggers.
As a clinical arts therapist (AThR) working with adolescents and adults I offer an alternative to talk therapy and counselling. When we can’t find the words to talk about our concerns, arts therapy provides an alternative pathway to discover what is troubling us. Being "good at art" is not important in arts therapy. For people with trauma histories our sessions will also focus on nervous system regulation and how to manage states of fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Engaging with creative processes invites presence and helps reduce nervous system dysregulation. I will work with you to build new neural pathways that dismantle triggers.
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.
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.
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 have particular experience working with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety and depression.
I take a holistic approach to mental well-being and offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I have particular experience working with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety and depression.
I take a holistic approach to mental well-being and offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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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.
Hi, I'm Goldie Hamilton, a Registered Psychologist specialising in Anxiety and OCD, providing online therapy for adults experieng intrusive thoughts, chronic worry, avoidance, and compulsive rituals.
I use evidence-based approaches for anxiety and OCD, including ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and I-CBT (Inference-Based CBT), alongside CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and compassion-focused work. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your needs, combining practical tools with deeper understanding to support lasting change.
Hi, I'm Goldie Hamilton, a Registered Psychologist specialising in Anxiety and OCD, providing online therapy for adults experieng intrusive thoughts, chronic worry, avoidance, and compulsive rituals.
I use evidence-based approaches for anxiety and OCD, including ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and I-CBT (Inference-Based CBT), alongside CBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and compassion-focused work. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your needs, combining practical tools with deeper understanding to support lasting change.
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.
CKC Counsellor Kristen Cook
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
1 Endorsed
Mount Maunganui 3116
Waitlist for new clients
Kristen offers a warm friendly environment to explore challenges or issues and acknowledge your strengths. She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome). In conversations, you will discuss practical tools you can use in everyday life and how you can move closer to your preferred ways of being. You will develop insight and anchor skills to work through life's ‘curve balls’.
Kristen offers a warm friendly environment to explore challenges or issues and acknowledge your strengths. She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome). In conversations, you will discuss practical tools you can use in everyday life and how you can move closer to your preferred ways of being. You will develop insight and anchor skills to work through life's ‘curve balls’.
If you feel stuck, anxious, low or stressed and want things to change, I might be able to help.
We will meet in a safe and confidential space where we’ll tailor sessions towards your personal goals and needs. Using CBT techniques, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, where they may have come from and what keeps them going. You’ll learn skills to deal with your challenges in a safe way and manage them with greater confidence and effectiveness.
If you feel stuck, anxious, low or stressed and want things to change, I might be able to help.
We will meet in a safe and confidential space where we’ll tailor sessions towards your personal goals and needs. Using CBT techniques, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, where they may have come from and what keeps them going. You’ll learn skills to deal with your challenges in a safe way and manage them with greater confidence and effectiveness.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
You may be experiencing the impacts of painful or traumatic experiences, or a carrying more general sense of emptiness, anxiety, or unease.
With individuals, I tailor our work to what best supports you, primarily using weekly psychodynamic talk therapy to help you explore how past experiences may be influencing your present.
For couples, I offer both traditional weekly sessions or weekend intensives designed for couples who want to do in a weekend what might otherwise take months.
You may be experiencing the impacts of painful or traumatic experiences, or a carrying more general sense of emptiness, anxiety, or unease.
With individuals, I tailor our work to what best supports you, primarily using weekly psychodynamic talk therapy to help you explore how past experiences may be influencing your present.
For couples, I offer both traditional weekly sessions or weekend intensives designed for couples who want to do in a weekend what might otherwise take months.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD and anxiety, but have experience in a broad range of mental health difficulties.
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (including exposure therapy), EMDR, schema-focused therapy and positive CBT. I have more than 25 years of experience.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD and anxiety, but have experience in a broad range of mental health difficulties.
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (including exposure therapy), EMDR, schema-focused therapy and positive CBT. I have more than 25 years of experience.
Hi I'm Bergen, I've been a counsellor for 16 years. I have a vast range of knowledge and experience and it would be my pleasure to work with you and support you in whatever way you need. My approach is eclectic, using a range of modalities' and resources. I come from a direct, empathic, genuine position when dealing with my clients. As I get to know you , you get to know me. I do this professional because I car and have a heart for people. I work with many different clients and their different needs.
Hi I'm Bergen, I've been a counsellor for 16 years. I have a vast range of knowledge and experience and it would be my pleasure to work with you and support you in whatever way you need. My approach is eclectic, using a range of modalities' and resources. I come from a direct, empathic, genuine position when dealing with my clients. As I get to know you , you get to know me. I do this professional because I car and have a heart for people. I work with many different clients and their different needs.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/unwanted 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/unwanted 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.
"It's the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people
My practice is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrated with somatic healing. This approach releases emotional patterns and triggers from trauma, offering compassionate support to all parts with effective results. Just so you know, I provide only 90-minute sessions, as IFS requires this time for more profound work.
"It's the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people
My practice is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrated with somatic healing. This approach releases emotional patterns and triggers from trauma, offering compassionate support to all parts with effective results. Just so you know, I provide only 90-minute sessions, as IFS requires this time for more profound work.
My specialty areas include cancer, chronic health issues (diabetes, kidney disease, pain, cardiac) adolescent/young adult support, anxiety and trauma or PTSD.
You are the expert on your life, and so we work together on your goals or needs. This could be managing health or illness, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood, grief and loss, stress, relationships, change, and much more.
To meet your goals, I use CBT, ACT, or EMDR with a sprinkling of other therapies. Above all, I aim to help you feel empowered and confident.
My specialty areas include cancer, chronic health issues (diabetes, kidney disease, pain, cardiac) adolescent/young adult support, anxiety and trauma or PTSD.
You are the expert on your life, and so we work together on your goals or needs. This could be managing health or illness, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood, grief and loss, stress, relationships, change, and much more.
To meet your goals, I use CBT, ACT, or EMDR with a sprinkling of other therapies. Above all, I aim to help you feel empowered and confident.
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 work with adults who may be managing high levels of stress, responsibility, or pressure, alongside challenges such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, burnout, low mood, grief and loss, difficulties with sleep, concentration, or emotional regulation.
My approach is culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming, and grounded in a range of modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and mind–body techniques. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on what may be contributing to distress or feeling “stuck.”
I work with adults who may be managing high levels of stress, responsibility, or pressure, alongside challenges such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, burnout, low mood, grief and loss, difficulties with sleep, concentration, or emotional regulation.
My approach is culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming, and grounded in a range of modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and mind–body techniques. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on what may be contributing to distress or feeling “stuck.”
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.
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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.
What are the most common types of treatment 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.
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.