Life Coaching Therapists in Christchurch

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Integrated Therapies
Counsellor
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years experience working with people from all walks of life.
I am an experienced trauma counsellor for ACC sensitive claims service. I provide empathetic support to work through all nature of complex presentations. I incorporate a mind, body, spirit, and psycho-social, approach to healing and moving forward alongside life's challenges. I offer privately funded therapy and clinical supervision for professionals.
I have over 20 years experience working with people from all walks of life.
I am an experienced trauma counsellor for ACC sensitive claims service. I provide empathetic support to work through all nature of complex presentations. I incorporate a mind, body, spirit, and psycho-social, approach to healing and moving forward alongside life's challenges. I offer privately funded therapy and clinical supervision for professionals.
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Frank Marinthe
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a certified Life Coach, I'm here to help you create clarity around issues you may have, to help you regain emotional control, allowing you to considerably strengthen your position as a solution maker.
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.
As a certified Life Coach, I'm here to help you create clarity around issues you may have, to help you regain emotional control, allowing you to considerably strengthen your position as a solution maker.
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.
0800 627 004 x87 View 0800 627 004 x87
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Catia Batalha
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness.
I am here to assist you in connecting with your inner source of wisdom, unlocking your full potential across multiple dimensions of life—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—and overcoming the barriers that may be limiting you, including conditioning, harmful belief systems, distorted perceptions, and past traumas.
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness.
I am here to assist you in connecting with your inner source of wisdom, unlocking your full potential across multiple dimensions of life—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—and overcoming the barriers that may be limiting you, including conditioning, harmful belief systems, distorted perceptions, and past traumas.
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Maarten Nico Mulholland
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
I have witnessed, time and time again, the power of acceptance and forgiveness (of self and others) and the life changing
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.
I have witnessed, time and time again, the power of acceptance and forgiveness (of self and others) and the life changing
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.
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Donna Steel Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
I work with clients that are struggling to cope as well as they would like in life.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
I work with clients that are struggling to cope as well as they would like in life.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
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Paul Letham-McGrath
Counsellor, MNZAC
I am a fully-qualified registered counsellor based in Christchurch, Rolleston, and online. I have 12 years of full-time private practice experience. My counselling style is warm, interactive, exploratory, and methodical.
I am a fully-qualified registered counsellor based in Christchurch, Rolleston, and online. I have 12 years of full-time private practice experience. My counselling style is warm, interactive, exploratory, and methodical.
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OP Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
1 Endorsed
Hello, I’m John Melling and I’m a counsellor, a philosopher, and a gamer! I am passionate about supporting people managing anxiety and depression. Specialising in solution-focused and philosophical counselling, I also love to support fellow gamers that want to find a better balance between the many benefits of gaming and moving towards the future they desire.
Hello, I’m John Melling and I’m a counsellor, a philosopher, and a gamer! I am passionate about supporting people managing anxiety and depression. Specialising in solution-focused and philosophical counselling, I also love to support fellow gamers that want to find a better balance between the many benefits of gaming and moving towards the future they desire.
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Lea Godfrey
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Have difficulty enjoying life, feeling hopeful, and experiencing pleasure.
I am a registered psychotherapist and have a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and I am a certified Buddhist chaplain. I work with adults experiencing a range of personal issues. If you are looking for a deeper level of understanding as to how you got to be as you are and how you might move forward, I can help.
Have difficulty enjoying life, feeling hopeful, and experiencing pleasure.
I am a registered psychotherapist and have a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and I am a certified Buddhist chaplain. I work with adults experiencing a range of personal issues. If you are looking for a deeper level of understanding as to how you got to be as you are and how you might move forward, I can help.
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Life can be challenging, and at times we all need someone to walk alongside us.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression; life transitions and identity changes; relationship challenges and communication difficulties. I work with individuals experiencing grief and loss. And I am experienced at providing support for parents.
Life can be challenging, and at times we all need someone to walk alongside us.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression; life transitions and identity changes; relationship challenges and communication difficulties. I work with individuals experiencing grief and loss. And I am experienced at providing support for parents.
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I have experience working with young people who are struggling with transitioning through to adulthood, and adults who are facing major life changes and challenges.
I use a multi-modal approach to therapy that is based on collaboration with my clients to find a useful way forward. I see therapy as teamwork and there is regular evaluation of progress and approach to ensure the right fit for each individual client.
I have experience working with young people who are struggling with transitioning through to adulthood, and adults who are facing major life changes and challenges.
I use a multi-modal approach to therapy that is based on collaboration with my clients to find a useful way forward. I see therapy as teamwork and there is regular evaluation of progress and approach to ensure the right fit for each individual client.
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Vicki Maree Fowler
Psychologist, PhD, NZPsS Member
My name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I am a Life Coach & Registered Psychologist.
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 name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I am a Life Coach & Registered Psychologist.
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.
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Franciska Neuhäuser
Verified Verified
Online Only
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and 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.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and 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.
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Outcome Focused Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
My unique expertise lies in helping clients live their preferred lives despite the obstacles and challenges they face. The energy of my work is focused on the description of clients aspirations, not an understanding of the clients problem. The focus of our session is directed toward what you want to achieve as opposed to what you want to leave behind. This is why it is highly valuable among individuals (adults, adolescents) couples, and groups
My unique expertise lies in helping clients live their preferred lives despite the obstacles and challenges they face. The energy of my work is focused on the description of clients aspirations, not an understanding of the clients problem. The focus of our session is directed toward what you want to achieve as opposed to what you want to leave behind. This is why it is highly valuable among individuals (adults, adolescents) couples, and groups
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Kate Todd Coaching and Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
2 Endorsed
I am a Solution Focused trained counsellor which means we will look at how your life is now, what changes you would like to make, what is holding you back from that and learning your strengths to help you to move forward.
As a therapist and Executive Coach I have a special interest in supporting clients to manage ADHD, Menopause, Relationships, Separation, Grief and our relationship with eating. I integrate evidence based therapeutic modalites and am trained in Solution Focused therapy, CBT and ACT. ( FBT and CBT-E for eating disorders)
I am a Solution Focused trained counsellor which means we will look at how your life is now, what changes you would like to make, what is holding you back from that and learning your strengths to help you to move forward.
As a therapist and Executive Coach I have a special interest in supporting clients to manage ADHD, Menopause, Relationships, Separation, Grief and our relationship with eating. I integrate evidence based therapeutic modalites and am trained in Solution Focused therapy, CBT and ACT. ( FBT and CBT-E for eating disorders)
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Grace Miles
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you want to feel more choice and control in your life and reclaim your sense of passion and purpose then please know that it is possible to develop the resilience to manage your symptoms.
I primarily work with adults with chronic pain and fatigue (who often have associated trauma or addiction issues). Through a combination of brain (neuro) and body (somatic) work, you can get from where you are to where you want to be. I am extremely experienced and specialised offering a variety of modalities from cutting edge science to the ancient arts.
If you want to feel more choice and control in your life and reclaim your sense of passion and purpose then please know that it is possible to develop the resilience to manage your symptoms.
I primarily work with adults with chronic pain and fatigue (who often have associated trauma or addiction issues). Through a combination of brain (neuro) and body (somatic) work, you can get from where you are to where you want to be. I am extremely experienced and specialised offering a variety of modalities from cutting edge science to the ancient arts.
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Intensive Counselling
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Online Only
Whether you need support navigating a major life challenge (grief, divorce, burnout, midlife crisis, being a Mum) or need to heal from trauma, you can work with me through Writing Therapy (email counselling), OR in person/online counselling OR attend a Retreat (in Oxford, Canterbury).
Counselling Retreats are a wonderful way to focus just on you, your healing and growth. Work with me everyday over a 3, 4 or 5 day period for some intensive therapy that you will leave feeling a lot better than when you arrived. In addition to Retreats - I also offer ‘An Alternative to Talking Therapy’ with Writing Therapy (which is counselling by email). If you find it easier to express yourself through writing rather than talking, then Writing Therapy (Email Counselling) might be the perfect fit for you.
Whether you need support navigating a major life challenge (grief, divorce, burnout, midlife crisis, being a Mum) or need to heal from trauma, you can work with me through Writing Therapy (email counselling), OR in person/online counselling OR attend a Retreat (in Oxford, Canterbury).
Counselling Retreats are a wonderful way to focus just on you, your healing and growth. Work with me everyday over a 3, 4 or 5 day period for some intensive therapy that you will leave feeling a lot better than when you arrived. In addition to Retreats - I also offer ‘An Alternative to Talking Therapy’ with Writing Therapy (which is counselling by email). If you find it easier to express yourself through writing rather than talking, then Writing Therapy (Email Counselling) might be the perfect fit for you.
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Melisa Cane-Franzetti
Counsellor, MNZAC
Online Only
I look at the different elements in your life and your environment to better understand where you are at right now and what you need.
I can help you with: anxiety, depression, navigating life's changes, relationship issues, communication styles, sex therapy, migrant related issues, attachment styles, feelings of isolation, fears, self-love, family dynamics, apathy, general well-being, and amongst other topics.
I look at the different elements in your life and your environment to better understand where you are at right now and what you need.
I can help you with: anxiety, depression, navigating life's changes, relationship issues, communication styles, sex therapy, migrant related issues, attachment styles, feelings of isolation, fears, self-love, family dynamics, apathy, general well-being, and amongst other topics.
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Araxi Mavridis
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't have to face it alone.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't have to face it alone.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
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Nadina Dodd
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Online Only
I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I work holistically and offer a safe respectful space to help you explore, examine and understand your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, executive functioning, values, needs, self-compassion and strengths so that you can be your true self in a challenging world.
I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I work holistically and offer a safe respectful space to help you explore, examine and understand your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, executive functioning, values, needs, self-compassion and strengths so that you can be your true self in a challenging world.
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Dr Paul Duignan
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online).
I give my clients practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship issues, worry and sadness. For ADHD, I use tools in my 30-Day Attention Bootcamp. 'I come out from a session with hands-on tools to take away that I have already been helped to practice, and I can clearly see, they can be applied to my situation'.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online).
I give my clients practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship issues, worry and sadness. For ADHD, I use tools in my 30-Day Attention Bootcamp. 'I come out from a session with hands-on tools to take away that I have already been helped to practice, and I can clearly see, they can be applied to my situation'.
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What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.