Anxiety Therapists in Christchurch
With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and to help people heal is what drives me. As such, I am keen to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are facing during uncertain and stressful times; in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Applying tools from multiple modalities I do not believe in a check-list / one-size-fits-all approach
With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and to help people heal is what drives me. As such, I am keen to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are facing during uncertain and stressful times; in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Applying tools from multiple modalities I do not believe in a check-list / one-size-fits-all approach
Tim Robinson - Counsellor- men's wellbeing/anxiety
Counsellor, MPsych, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have a particular interest in anxiety, especially social anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them decide on the best next steps forward. Through discussion, clarity is provided, as well as tools others have found successful in moving forward. Ultimately though, I feel the client is the "driving force" as to what they want from therapy.
I have a particular interest in anxiety, especially social anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them decide on the best next steps forward. Through discussion, clarity is provided, as well as tools others have found successful in moving forward. Ultimately though, I feel the client is the "driving force" as to what they want from therapy.
I help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems.
Welcome. Seeking psychological help is a courageous step & I aim to make it accessible, understandable & effective for clients. Please feel free to email me. I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues. I work in a transparent way, explaining what we do & why, to increase your insight & engagement in your therapy. A good “fit” between client & psychologist is key & I would encourage you to look until you find that. I offer evidence-based strategies & coping skills, or can advise self-help or other resources at times.
I help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems.
Welcome. Seeking psychological help is a courageous step & I aim to make it accessible, understandable & effective for clients. Please feel free to email me. I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues. I work in a transparent way, explaining what we do & why, to increase your insight & engagement in your therapy. A good “fit” between client & psychologist is key & I would encourage you to look until you find that. I offer evidence-based strategies & coping skills, or can advise self-help or other resources at times.
Are you or your child facing mental health difficulties like depression, mental breakdown, self-harm, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-esteem issues?.
As a therapist, I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based therapies. My practice integrates principles from ACT, CBT, DBT, FBT, and EMDR. In addition to therapy, I also provide comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),cognitive difficulties, & support ADHD assessment process.
Are you or your child facing mental health difficulties like depression, mental breakdown, self-harm, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-esteem issues?.
As a therapist, I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based therapies. My practice integrates principles from ACT, CBT, DBT, FBT, and EMDR. In addition to therapy, I also provide comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),cognitive difficulties, & support ADHD assessment process.
We may use CBT to navigate a particular issue you would like to work on; Strength-Based Therapy, or ACT to help navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and more.
I practice a person-centered approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a means to facilitate long lasting change. I am currently undergoing further training in The Conversational Model, psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. I work from a lived experience, trauma-informed lens, and work with people from all walks of life. Therapy can help in many ways, including stress management, understanding relationships, and navigating the effects of trauma. If you are seeking to identify and challenge unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; please reach out.
We may use CBT to navigate a particular issue you would like to work on; Strength-Based Therapy, or ACT to help navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and more.
I practice a person-centered approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a means to facilitate long lasting change. I am currently undergoing further training in The Conversational Model, psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. I work from a lived experience, trauma-informed lens, and work with people from all walks of life. Therapy can help in many ways, including stress management, understanding relationships, and navigating the effects of trauma. If you are seeking to identify and challenge unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; please reach out.
Whether you're facing challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships or life decisions, I’m here to support you.
I use Solution-Focused Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to help you navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. Together, we will work towards your personal goals.
Whether you're facing challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships or life decisions, I’m here to support you.
I use Solution-Focused Counselling, Person-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to help you navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. Together, we will work towards your personal goals.
A few issues I work with anxiety, friendship/relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief and loss but I am not limited to these.
Kia ora,
I am Jess Lepou, a 25-year-old counsellor living in Christchurch New Zealand. I have a passion to journey with others by creating a safe space where people feel valued and listened to.
A few issues I work with anxiety, friendship/relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief and loss but I am not limited to these.
Kia ora,
I am Jess Lepou, a 25-year-old counsellor living in Christchurch New Zealand. I have a passion to journey with others by creating a safe space where people feel valued and listened to.
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.
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.
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
Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
Hannah provides tailored advice and evidence-based interventions which draw upon techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Client-Centred Counselling and Motivational Interviewing. Hannah also has a keen interest in trauma-informed approaches including Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
Hannah provides tailored advice and evidence-based interventions which draw upon techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Client-Centred Counselling and Motivational Interviewing. Hannah also has a keen interest in trauma-informed approaches including Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Meet Our Anxiety Counsellors
I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, low mood, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship difficulties.
I strive to be neurodiversity, gender, sexuality, and ethical non-monogamy affirming in my practice. I recognise that wellbeing is shaped by societal, historical, and cultural contexts, and I’m committed to offering holistic, trauma-informed, and tailored support that acknowledges these influences.
I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, low mood, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship difficulties.
I strive to be neurodiversity, gender, sexuality, and ethical non-monogamy affirming in my practice. I recognise that wellbeing is shaped by societal, historical, and cultural contexts, and I’m committed to offering holistic, trauma-informed, and tailored support that acknowledges these influences.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to eating disorders 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 eating disorders 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.
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 have worked with clients around issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, gender/sexuality, career, spirituality, family/relationships, and the pursuit of self-growth.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
I have worked with clients around issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, gender/sexuality, career, spirituality, family/relationships, and the pursuit of self-growth.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
My work assists adolescents and parents with parent-child relationship, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, adolescent issues, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, developmental disorders and other life challenges.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
My work assists adolescents and parents with parent-child relationship, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, adolescent issues, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, developmental disorders and other life challenges.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
I will encourage you to speak freely about feelings, difficulties, fears, desires and dreams.
I am an Art Therapist with 5 years of experience of working with my clients with a psychotherapeutic approach.
Are you looking to obtain more insight into yourself and your behaviour patterns? I can guide you on a journey of self-exploration and expression. Are you aware of your difficulties but are not able to overcome them on your own? I believe that most people know what they want and need but may need support to explore how to move forward.
I will encourage you to speak freely about feelings, difficulties, fears, desires and dreams.
I am an Art Therapist with 5 years of experience of working with my clients with a psychotherapeutic approach.
Are you looking to obtain more insight into yourself and your behaviour patterns? I can guide you on a journey of self-exploration and expression. Are you aware of your difficulties but are not able to overcome them on your own? I believe that most people know what they want and need but may need support to explore how to move forward.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life?.
I have helped people to identify what is holding them back in their life and move beyond it, set achievable goals, and experience a more fulfilling life. Specialties: Mood Disorders, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety-Management, Dynamics in Relationships/Conflict, Religious or Spiritual Trauma, Self-Esteem, Goal-setting.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life?.
I have helped people to identify what is holding them back in their life and move beyond it, set achievable goals, and experience a more fulfilling life. Specialties: Mood Disorders, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety-Management, Dynamics in Relationships/Conflict, Religious or Spiritual Trauma, Self-Esteem, Goal-setting.
You may be quite anxious or have some depression, or both.
I can help you to see a bit deeper, below the surface of your situation, to underlying issues that might be showing up in your life causing difficulties - in your relationships, in your family, in your workplace. I think like a psychotherapist so I often attend to deeper patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that can go unseen but affect what we do.
You may be quite anxious or have some depression, or both.
I can help you to see a bit deeper, below the surface of your situation, to underlying issues that might be showing up in your life causing difficulties - in your relationships, in your family, in your workplace. I think like a psychotherapist so I often attend to deeper patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that can go unseen but affect what we do.
I would love to support you through any mental health difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be anxiety, mood, emotional instability, stress, trauma, or something else.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches and apply these flexibly so they best fit with your needs. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), metacognitive therapy (MCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focussed therapy (CFT), motivational interviewing (MI), and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
I would love to support you through any mental health difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be anxiety, mood, emotional instability, stress, trauma, or something else.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches and apply these flexibly so they best fit with your needs. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), metacognitive therapy (MCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focussed therapy (CFT), motivational interviewing (MI), and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
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Anxiety Counsellors
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.