Therapists in Gisborne
Grace Irvine
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Gisborne 4010
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.
Online Therapists
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.
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.
Louise Edwards
Psychologist, PsychD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
I work with children, adolescents, adults and parents .
At times we can all feel overwhelmed by challenging emotions such as anxiety, sadness, or anger. My work involves helping people to change, grow and heal, allowing them the freedom to live the life they want to live. I am friendly and warm, with a flexible and integrative style to psychological support and believe that it is a privilege to hear people’s stories and work alongside them to make sense of things during difficult times. Change is possible, let me help you to work towards having the freedom to live the life you would like to live.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and parents .
At times we can all feel overwhelmed by challenging emotions such as anxiety, sadness, or anger. My work involves helping people to change, grow and heal, allowing them the freedom to live the life they want to live. I am friendly and warm, with a flexible and integrative style to psychological support and believe that it is a privilege to hear people’s stories and work alongside them to make sense of things during difficult times. Change is possible, let me help you to work towards having the freedom to live the life you would like to live.
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.
Dr. Kayla Mackie
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Waitlist for new clients
Registered senior clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer assessment and therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety disorders, disordered eating and eating disorders, trauma, gender incongruence, sexual dysfunctions, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties.
Registered senior clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer assessment and therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety disorders, disordered eating and eating disorders, trauma, gender incongruence, sexual dysfunctions, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties.
Positive Psychology & Psychotherapy
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Christchurch 8022
Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy provides effective and evidence-based counselling, psychology, and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our therapists have over 20 years of experience in the health and education fields, and we specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship counselling. We provide in-person therapy for those in the Canterbury area and online therapy for those in the rest of New Zealand. We provide animal-assisted therapy with our friendly Labradoodle. Please visit our website for up-to-date details.
Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy provides effective and evidence-based counselling, psychology, and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our therapists have over 20 years of experience in the health and education fields, and we specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship counselling. We provide in-person therapy for those in the Canterbury area and online therapy for those in the rest of New Zealand. We provide animal-assisted therapy with our friendly Labradoodle. Please visit our website for up-to-date details.
Julie Burgess-Manning
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Christchurch 8023
I am a family therapist and psychologist specialising in child, adolescent and family issues. I can also do couple work. I have worked in this area for more than 20 years. I also have specific skills in eating disorders, anxiety and depression, attachment and family relationships. I also offer supervision to both Mental health and other professionals.
I am a family therapist and psychologist specialising in child, adolescent and family issues. I can also do couple work. I have worked in this area for more than 20 years. I also have specific skills in eating disorders, anxiety and depression, attachment and family relationships. I also offer supervision to both Mental health and other professionals.
Pukatea Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
New Plymouth 4310
When one person in the family/whanau is unwell, the whole family feels it. Their distress can be felt throughout the whole family/whanau. I work with children and adults in a full range of relationship and psychological problems, including conflict, child and teenager anxiety and stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders, stressful events, death, loss or financial troubles. I view problems as separate from people and that people have skills, beliefs, values and abilities that will assist them on their individual journeys.
When one person in the family/whanau is unwell, the whole family feels it. Their distress can be felt throughout the whole family/whanau. I work with children and adults in a full range of relationship and psychological problems, including conflict, child and teenager anxiety and stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders, stressful events, death, loss or financial troubles. I view problems as separate from people and that people have skills, beliefs, values and abilities that will assist them on their individual journeys.
Amber Takhar-Stapleton
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Waitlist for new clients
Cognitive Assessments Available, New Therapy Clients please email for waitlist. Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, and ensures her clients feel supported. Amber has experience with all age groups from children to adults. Amber achieves positive outcomes with her clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Cognitive Assessments Available, New Therapy Clients please email for waitlist. Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, and ensures her clients feel supported. Amber has experience with all age groups from children to adults. Amber achieves positive outcomes with her clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Rosemary A White
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3112
Waitlist for new clients
I have been trained in Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Play Therapy, EMDR, Domestic Violence, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Dream Therapy, Suicide, Grief, Post Abortion Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Grief Therapy.
Hi there - my background includes working as a Registered Nurse for 6 years, and then as an Independant Midwife for 10 years. I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma. I then retrained to gain a Batchelor in Counselling 12 years ago and have really enjoyed for the past 12 years working with children through to the elderly. I can see you face to face, or via zoom. I work in a number of different modalities to suit your needs. I work with all ethnicities.
I have been trained in Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Play Therapy, EMDR, Domestic Violence, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Dream Therapy, Suicide, Grief, Post Abortion Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Grief Therapy.
Hi there - my background includes working as a Registered Nurse for 6 years, and then as an Independant Midwife for 10 years. I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma. I then retrained to gain a Batchelor in Counselling 12 years ago and have really enjoyed for the past 12 years working with children through to the elderly. I can see you face to face, or via zoom. I work in a number of different modalities to suit your needs. I work with all ethnicities.
Nicola Clark Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Swannanoa 7475
Kia ora! As well as private practice I also work as a Counsellor at Karanga Mai Young Parents College so have a real affinity and connection with children and young people. As a result I tend to work with people of all ages and deal with a broad range of issues from anxiety, eating disorders, domestic violence and depression through to grief, self-esteem and stress. My preferred modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and focus on acceptance of life with all its complexities while still being able to work towards valued goals.
Kia ora! As well as private practice I also work as a Counsellor at Karanga Mai Young Parents College so have a real affinity and connection with children and young people. As a result I tend to work with people of all ages and deal with a broad range of issues from anxiety, eating disorders, domestic violence and depression through to grief, self-esteem and stress. My preferred modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and focus on acceptance of life with all its complexities while still being able to work towards valued goals.
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.
Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Nelson 7010
I am a registered Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people. I am able to provide safe and effective counselling, whether you have a diagnosis (such as Generalised Anxiety, ADHD etc.) or not.
I am a registered Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people. I am able to provide safe and effective counselling, whether you have a diagnosis (such as Generalised Anxiety, ADHD etc.) or not.
Lynlee Jane Wilson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 1072
I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
Whakaora Therapy
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Whakatane 3120
Waitlist for new clients
As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
Paola Therapy Online
Counsellor, MPsych, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Blenheim 7201
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?
Zainab Badat
Occupational therapist
Verified Verified
Auckland 0622
As a mental health occupational therapist I bring a holistic and strengths-based approach when engaging with young people (ages 8-21) facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, low mood and self-esteem, intense emotional reactions, and body image issues. These symptoms can significantly disrupt daily activities, and I am passionate about supporting young people to uncover their true potential and thrive!
As a mental health occupational therapist I bring a holistic and strengths-based approach when engaging with young people (ages 8-21) facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, low mood and self-esteem, intense emotional reactions, and body image issues. These symptoms can significantly disrupt daily activities, and I am passionate about supporting young people to uncover their true potential and thrive!
BLOOM Positive Change
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0622 (Online Only)
I am a qualified and registered Professional & Clinical Supervisor and provide supervision for all industries. Do you feel lonely in your job and feel you cannot talk to anyone at work? Do you feel you wish you could unpack or brainstorm some work ideas. Let's do it together. Executives, managers, staff, social workers, sales, counsellors are all welcome to contact me.
I am a qualified and registered Professional & Clinical Supervisor and provide supervision for all industries. Do you feel lonely in your job and feel you cannot talk to anyone at work? Do you feel you wish you could unpack or brainstorm some work ideas. Let's do it together. Executives, managers, staff, social workers, sales, counsellors are all welcome to contact me.
Julie Routier
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Lower Hutt 5012
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Gisborne 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 Gisborne 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 Gisborne 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.