Buddhist Therapists in Waikato

We cannot change others, but we can change ourselves. Counselling and Psychotherapy is a relationship with a therapist who can assist you in exploring and developing new ways to be responsive to old, entrenched, destructive, stuck and defensive patterns in your life that cause stagnation and suffering. We can all learn to be responsive rather than reactive. Therapy and counselling is a supportive, warm and non-judgmental space to learn about yourself and to create new ways of being. Growth and the creation of these new ways of being are available to everyone. For some this takes a short time, others longer.

You may have been feeling anxious or disconnected for a while now but you just can't quite put your finger on it. Perhaps you are suffering from a major loss or the ongoing pain of unresolved issues. Whatever you are going through, when you have had enough and want to make change in your life, I am here to walk beside you while you navigate your way through your inner world. As we go along, I will provide the support you need to gain insight and clarity about what is happening, as well as empowering you to discover your own solutions, inner resources and strengths.

I am an experienced and compassionate Psychologist specialised in wellbeing, stress, career issues and burnout. I walk alongside people from all walks of life to navigate challenges, find peace of mind, and success according to their own personally defined standards. I have worked with people from all works of life. from senior leaders in the public sector, to entrepreneurs, school leavers, and those looking to feel more confident in themselves or find new direction. I am especially passionate about working with people in creative fields, high performing professionals, and small business owners.

If you are experiencing feelings of low sense of self or perhaps a little displaced with some big emotions, kōrero mai, let’s work on managing this together. By encouraging ako torowhānui I can help you develop in your sense of self, and build upon your inherent strengths & resilience through whakawhānaungātanga, manaakitanga, ngākau aroha & mana-manaaki approaches. Leaving you feeling empowered & in control of your life; allowing you to live your life in a way that fulfils your wants & needs.

Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. ​

Amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists in Australasia Glenda has been quoted as saying her approach is "therapy with a coaching edge." Assisting clients with issues such as ADHD, substance abuse, BPD, grief, life coaching, relationships, trauma... In her experience, there isn't a 'presenting issue' that mindfulness and strength-based psychological interventions won't aid. 15 years experience in helping people learn to regulate their nervous system, and cope with life challenges, major life events. Ultimately, Glenda believes there is a place where all of us will experience life as "wild, precious, and purposeful."

It can be really difficult to share your deepest concerns, fears and issues. It takes a lot of courage to make yourself vulnerable in this way; trusting another person with your ‘stuff’ can feel deeply uncomfortable and risky. With this in mind, I do my best to build a relationship with you (and your partner or partners) – in which you feel safe, accepted and respected. No matter why you have come to therapy, or what you may share during each session, my role is to try to help you – not judge you.

I assist clients to create the reality they want while reconnecting with their joy, vitality, and presence. Most of the clients I currently see deal with substance use, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues. I am generally skills oriented and promote the use of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through DBT and ACT. I enjoy helping clients feel safe, creative, and responsive to their external environment through becoming more internally resilient and stable.

Are you constantly putting pressure upon yourself and feeling overwhelmed by life's demand? Do you find yourself suppressing your emotions or find it difficult letting go? Regretting the past, worrying about the future and not living in the present moment? Feeling overwhelmed with stress at home, family demands, arguments, expectations, or separations? Feeling as though things are spiraling out of control and cannot stop worrying? I focus on anxiety and worry, stress and burnout, life transitions, difficulty in focusing, emotional reactivity, negative thought patterns, over-thinking and ruminating thoughts.

Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.