Therapists in Auckland
Kiera Elizabeth Allan
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632 (Online Only)
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
Your Story Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
As a family therapist, teen therapist and child therapist, adult and relationship therapist, I have worked with almost every imaginable issue over my 27 years of practice.
My approach is optimistic, creative, and fun! Whilst problems can be serious and painful, I intend that our conversations will be uplifting. ‘Problem stories’ can become overwhelming and it can be almost impossible to separate ourselves from them. This is where narrative therapy comes in. Together, we will disentangle problems stories and you will step into new, life-giving stories.
As a family therapist, teen therapist and child therapist, adult and relationship therapist, I have worked with almost every imaginable issue over my 27 years of practice.
My approach is optimistic, creative, and fun! Whilst problems can be serious and painful, I intend that our conversations will be uplifting. ‘Problem stories’ can become overwhelming and it can be almost impossible to separate ourselves from them. This is where narrative therapy comes in. Together, we will disentangle problems stories and you will step into new, life-giving stories.
Melanie Woodham
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
Mnthali Price
Psychologist, PsychD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Orewa 0931
TIK is an evidence-based programme which helps carers to become their child's 'emotion coach'.
We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck or like something just isn't going right - life isn't playing out the way we hoped. Sometimes we can muddle our way through this on our own, and at other points it can be helpful to reach out and walk this part of your path with support. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 8 years experience working with children, youth, and adults to help them better understand their experience and move towards living a valued and meaningful life, negotiating barriers to this as we go.
TIK is an evidence-based programme which helps carers to become their child's 'emotion coach'.
We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck or like something just isn't going right - life isn't playing out the way we hoped. Sometimes we can muddle our way through this on our own, and at other points it can be helpful to reach out and walk this part of your path with support. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 8 years experience working with children, youth, and adults to help them better understand their experience and move towards living a valued and meaningful life, negotiating barriers to this as we go.
Ai Kihara
Counsellor, MA, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1071
Ai is an ACC Registered Trauma Therapist, EAP therapist, EMDR therapist,Mental health first aid instructor, Domestic violence and LTBTQIA+ advocate, NZAC qualified counsellor and social worker (Registered both in New Zealand and Japan). Ai can undertake counselling in either English or Japanese. Ai works with groups and individuals including, adults, children and adolescents. My experts are trauma, loss& grief,mental health, addiction, domestic violence, suicidal intervention, and LGBTQ+. Ai is a member of Auckland Rainbow Trust, and has a strong passion for helping queer clients, their whānau, and the community.
Ai is an ACC Registered Trauma Therapist, EAP therapist, EMDR therapist,Mental health first aid instructor, Domestic violence and LTBTQIA+ advocate, NZAC qualified counsellor and social worker (Registered both in New Zealand and Japan). Ai can undertake counselling in either English or Japanese. Ai works with groups and individuals including, adults, children and adolescents. My experts are trauma, loss& grief,mental health, addiction, domestic violence, suicidal intervention, and LGBTQ+. Ai is a member of Auckland Rainbow Trust, and has a strong passion for helping queer clients, their whānau, and the community.
Melika Jamal Hassan
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1022
I am able to work with various ranges of issues and diverse clients and am open to Children, Teens and Adults and diverse cultures.
As the founder of MH Counselling, I believe Mental Health is fundamental to living a fulfilling life. MH Counselling is about prioritizing you as a client and providing support to gain your empowerment for you to deal with life's issues. I use different therapy techniques to work with different clients with different needs. Current available days and times: Monday-Friday Face to Face 9am-5pm /with Online- I am able to do night-time including weekends if that is suitable. Fees are 50-60 min session $65 for -Students -Retired -Having Physical and Mental health Disability and $85 for Others.
I am able to work with various ranges of issues and diverse clients and am open to Children, Teens and Adults and diverse cultures.
As the founder of MH Counselling, I believe Mental Health is fundamental to living a fulfilling life. MH Counselling is about prioritizing you as a client and providing support to gain your empowerment for you to deal with life's issues. I use different therapy techniques to work with different clients with different needs. Current available days and times: Monday-Friday Face to Face 9am-5pm /with Online- I am able to do night-time including weekends if that is suitable. Fees are 50-60 min session $65 for -Students -Retired -Having Physical and Mental health Disability and $85 for Others.
Ale Held
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 0629 (Online Only)
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). 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. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). 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. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Mona Ghanbari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
I have expertise in conducting psychological assessments and providing treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD/C), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Stress and Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My professional background includes working for the New Zealand Ministry of Education as an acute intervention provider, where I have experience assisting individuals who face behavioural and socio-emotional issues, as well as a range of mental health disorders.
I have expertise in conducting psychological assessments and providing treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD/C), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Stress and Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My professional background includes working for the New Zealand Ministry of Education as an acute intervention provider, where I have experience assisting individuals who face behavioural and socio-emotional issues, as well as a range of mental health disorders.
Anélda Huisamen Family Practice
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Orewa 0931
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Marinda Grimbeek
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 2010
My goal as a psychologist is to create a safe, nurturing and secure space to help and support children, young adults and adults to approach difficult and uncomfortable issues and to connect with their inner selves and to develop the qualities and strengths to ultimately live a more optimal and meaningful life.
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
My goal as a psychologist is to create a safe, nurturing and secure space to help and support children, young adults and adults to approach difficult and uncomfortable issues and to connect with their inner selves and to develop the qualities and strengths to ultimately live a more optimal and meaningful life.
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
BeChange
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
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Verified Verified
Auckland 1010
I have an extensive experience of working with children, adolescents, and their families.
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 have an extensive experience of working with children, adolescents, and their families.
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.
Barbara Torres
Counsellor, MSc, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1010
If working with children, I invite caregivers/guardians to be the voice of those who you care for, and who are limited by their age and awareness about this kind of help/service that they can also benefit from.
We all know how difficult it can be to start something new. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or not, it’s quite normal to feel a range of different emotions. With this said, sometimes leaning into the process and stepping out of your comfort zone can bring a sense of relief and broaden your perspective on what’s possible. At times, we can feel as if we are walking life’s path alone, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Therapy provides that additional support and guidance to uncover barriers, facilitate options, and choose a value driven direction in life.
If working with children, I invite caregivers/guardians to be the voice of those who you care for, and who are limited by their age and awareness about this kind of help/service that they can also benefit from.
We all know how difficult it can be to start something new. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or not, it’s quite normal to feel a range of different emotions. With this said, sometimes leaning into the process and stepping out of your comfort zone can bring a sense of relief and broaden your perspective on what’s possible. At times, we can feel as if we are walking life’s path alone, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Therapy provides that additional support and guidance to uncover barriers, facilitate options, and choose a value driven direction in life.
Olivia Sampson
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0612
I use person-centred and narrative therapies to help people explore their feelings and move into their preferred identities that will propel them to live a life filled with joy and hope. I teach useful strategies that can help with anxiety, regulating feelings, confidence and social skills, as well as helping people find the root cause of the problems they face. I have experience working with all ages, and especially love my work with children, adolescents and young people. I also have a special interest in neurodiversity, autism and ADHD.
I use person-centred and narrative therapies to help people explore their feelings and move into their preferred identities that will propel them to live a life filled with joy and hope. I teach useful strategies that can help with anxiety, regulating feelings, confidence and social skills, as well as helping people find the root cause of the problems they face. I have experience working with all ages, and especially love my work with children, adolescents and young people. I also have a special interest in neurodiversity, autism and ADHD.
Anthony John
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Orewa 0931
My experience is varied, working with adults and children/adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and anger; as well as supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and a range of injury related needs including head injury. I also have significant experience in providing behavioural support services to individuals, organisations, and families and love supporting parents find ways of parenting in line with their values.
My experience is varied, working with adults and children/adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and anger; as well as supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and a range of injury related needs including head injury. I also have significant experience in providing behavioural support services to individuals, organisations, and families and love supporting parents find ways of parenting in line with their values.
Richard Michael
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
I have many years of experience working with children, young people and their families both here in NZ and in the UK - I currently work in a therapeutic role in a busy CAMHS service.
I have extensive experience of working with children, teens and adults focusing on a range of presenting issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, anger and emotional dysregulation, as well as addiction. With younger clients I focus not only on the individual but also the wider family system to address current concerns including attachment issues. I am able to work with a wide age range and can target my work to keep sessions enjoyable and age appropriate from the ages of 5 through to adulthood.
I have many years of experience working with children, young people and their families both here in NZ and in the UK - I currently work in a therapeutic role in a busy CAMHS service.
I have extensive experience of working with children, teens and adults focusing on a range of presenting issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, anger and emotional dysregulation, as well as addiction. With younger clients I focus not only on the individual but also the wider family system to address current concerns including attachment issues. I am able to work with a wide age range and can target my work to keep sessions enjoyable and age appropriate from the ages of 5 through to adulthood.
Elaine Matthews Venter
Counsellor, AThR
Verified Verified
Silverdale 0932
I am an experienced, qualified and registered arts therapist working adults, teens and children.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
I am an experienced, qualified and registered arts therapist working adults, teens and children.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
Helena Groot
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Pukekohe 2120
My name is Helena and I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Franklin area. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, so I encompass this in my work with children and adolescents by including the whanau where possible. I am a passionate, caring counsellor with the desire to assist young and old in finding their true potential.
My name is Helena and I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Franklin area. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, so I encompass this in my work with children and adolescents by including the whanau where possible. I am a passionate, caring counsellor with the desire to assist young and old in finding their true potential.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Auckland 1051
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Grace Irvine
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 1022
Holding a Master of Counselling I have counselled pre-teens and teenagers in school for six years and have eight year’s experience working with children with special needs.
I work with all ages and specialise working with teens and young adults who are struggling. Challenges can come from anywhere; the loss of a loved one, a health condition, problems at school or work, anxiety, trauma, bullying, depression, attacks on dignity, abuse, or being spoken to in unhelpful ways. Problems can get you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and stuck. I invite you to let me journey with you from that stuck place to hope and peace.
Holding a Master of Counselling I have counselled pre-teens and teenagers in school for six years and have eight year’s experience working with children with special needs.
I work with all ages and specialise working with teens and young adults who are struggling. Challenges can come from anywhere; the loss of a loved one, a health condition, problems at school or work, anxiety, trauma, bullying, depression, attacks on dignity, abuse, or being spoken to in unhelpful ways. Problems can get you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and stuck. I invite you to let me journey with you from that stuck place to hope and peace.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Auckland provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Auckland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Auckland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.